Joe Perkins, of Wichita Falls, speaking at 1942 dedication of Joe Perkins Gym. To his right is his wife Lois and to his left is SMU President Dr. Umphrey Lee.
Lois and Joe Perkins, of Wichita Falls, in front of Joe Perkins Gym after 1942 dedication.
Athletic Director Matty Bell and Basketball Coach E. O. (Doc) Hayes in front of Joe Perkins Gym after Doc had been named basketball coach at SMU in 1947.
Lois and Joe Perkins also gave money to build the Perkins Administration Building and the Perkins School of Theology. In the first game played in Perkins Gym SMU defeated North Texas State 36-35. Next up will be the story of the construction of the SMU Coliseum.
