History maker at Tufts

Associated Press · May 21, 1973

Jane Burnett of Chevy Chase, Md., is helped with her varsity jacket by football co-captain Frank Ravielle of Long Beach, N.J., after becoming the first woman in Tufts' 109-year history of intercollegiate athletics to be awarded the varsity "T." Looking on is Tufts Athletic Director Harry Arlanson, left. Jane, who was born with extra bones in each foot, has persevered as a track and field athlete of international stature despite 14 operations on both feet and legs.