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.

Carlos Montealegre and William Howard Griswold 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.

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Marathon picture 2 of 8

William Griswold helps break a world record.

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 William Howard Griswold
Daily Advance Marathon picture 3 of 8

On the left side of the net are William Howard Griswold, Lori Casterline, Nancy Eileen Griswold, and Dale Newkirk.

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Marathon picture 4 of 8

The State of New Jersey drafted a resolution congratulating the Dover High School volleyball team.

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 NJ State Resolution
Waiting for the serve Marathon picture 5 of 8

Here Megan Fisher, Lori Casterline, and William Griswold await a serve from the other side of the court.

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Marathon picture 6 of 8

Mike Phelan and Bill Griswold, at the 200 hour mark.

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 Mike & Bill at the 200 hour mark
Bill Griswold & Lori Casterline embrace at the end of the marathon Marathon picture 7 of 8

Bill Griswold & Lori Casterline embrace at the end of the marathon.

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Marathon picture 8 of 8

Mike Phelan & Bill Griswold - net buddies.

 Mike Phelan & Bill Griswold