University of Iowa - Hawkeye Yearbook (Iowa City, IA)

Dnarph AVhen James Joseph Trickey was buried in the cemetery at Iowa Falls, the final chapter was written in the life of one who was a real man among men. It is difficult to describe adequately the imprint of this one life upon the lives of the under- graduates and alumni of the University of Iowa. " Jim " gave the best that was in him to his school, whether in the Young Men ' s Christian Association, the classroom, or on the gridiron. Trickey was a real man; he had real character; he possessed real friendships; he had real courage; he was real in every sense of the word. In every branch of life, Trickey showed genuine manhood. When the Iowa team left the gymnasium for the Indiana game, Coach Hawley left this parting word: " Men, whenever you feel you are all in, that you have given all you ' ve got, and can go no further, look over the line at old Jim Trickey, a man who never has and never will quit, and I believe it wiH encourage you. " It was this indomitable, heroic spirit which made it possible for Trickey to work his way through college and yet devote the long hours to football necessary to training on the squad for four years. At the same time, Trickey never neglected his spiritual development, and he found time to enter every wholesome activity. The students ' recognition of his sterling character was shown in his unanimous election as president of the Senior Class. The Iowa River, which passes Trickey ' s grave at Iowa Falls, carries this message down to Iowa field, the gridiron where his spirit will always remain: " ' Jim ' Trickey was a real man among men, and he lives as an inspiration to the men of Iowa for ever. " 57 1915