Volleyball Marathon, 1976

Playing for 260 hours in April of 1976, 24 students of Dover High School broke the world record for the longest continuous volleyball game.

Marathon picture 1 of 8 William Griswold holds Carlos Montealegre.  Carlos was clowning with Ron Whitney's crutches.  Ron Whitney was injured during the marathon but continued to play on crutches. Background, left to right  - holding volleyball over his head:  Dennis Buttrey (Team D)  - Rose Wagner (Captain of Team D)  - behind Carlos - Ken Miller Click here to see marathon picture 2 of 8. Click here to see a diary that Bill kept in the months prior to the marathon that were filled with hopes, dreams, and planning.

Marathon picture 2 of 8 William Griswold helps break a world record. left to right on far side of net Team D is at play  - Paul Sullivan (facing Buttrey) - Dennis Buttrey (with writing on T shirt)  - Rose Wagner (drinking from container)  - Jean ("Nee Nee") Pizzio  - facing net, short hair, jeans and white Marathon shirt  - Dave Beacham - wearing white shirt and black shorts - getting something (to eat) from side of the court Click here to see marathon picture 3 of 8.

Marathon picture 3 of 8 On the left side of the net are William Howard Griswold, Lori Casterline, Nancy Eileen Griswold, and Dale Newkirk. Click here to see marathon picture 4 of 8.

Marathon picture 4 of 8 The State of New Jersey drafted a resolution congratulating the Dover High School volleyball team. Click here to see marathon picture 5 of 8.

Marathon picture 5 of 8 Here Megan Fisher, Lori Casterline, and William Griswold await a serve from the other side of the court. Click here to see marathon picture 6 of 8.

Marathon picture 6 of 8 Mike Phelan and Bill Griswold, at the 200 hour mark. Click here to see marathon picture 7 of 8.

Marathon picture 7 of 8 Bill Griswold & Lori Casterline embrace at the end of the marathon. Click here to see marathon picture 8 of 8.

Marathon picture 8 of 8 Mike Phelan & Bill Griswold - net buddies.