September 20, 2004

After a lengthy refurbishment, the Rocket has been returned to its perch outside the Glass Bowl at the University of Toledo. Many thanks go to the companies that donated time and materials to this project including Steve Grabke's Body Shop, Harmon Sign, Superior Towing, B&W Automotive Paint and Supply and PPG.

Photos by DANIEL MILLER
Dan Braithwaite, from Harmon Sign, helps guide the bottom stage of the UT Rocket as it is lifted on to the stand in front of the Glass Bowl, Monday, Sept. 20, 2004.

Dan Braithwaite aligns the two sections of the Nike Ajax missile as the rocket is reassembled.

The bolts holding the upper and lower sections of the rocket together are tightened down by Dan Braithwaite, Monday afternoon.

Toledo Head Football Coach Tom Amstutz watches from the balcony of the Larimer Athletic Complex as workers from Harmon Sign assemble the refurbished rocket outside the Glass Bowl.

The final strap is removed from the rocket after being lifted into position.

Toledo's Nike Ajax missile, which is the first thing visiting players see as they arrive at the stadium, sits on its mount as the university clock tower rises int he background.

The late afternoon sun glints off the upper stage of the rocket at the North end of the Glass Bowl.

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