ANDRE RISON, WR, FLINT NORTHWESTERN (1982-1985): One of the greatest all-around high school athletes to come out of Flint, Rison was a dynamic wide receiver in high school along with being an all-state guard in basketball. 65. He went on to play at University of Notre Dame, where he was a tri-captain on the 1977 National Championship team, and he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated after Notre Dames win over University of Texas in the Cotton Bowl. St. Louis. Those teams featured greats like Santana Moss, Stanford Samuels, Robert Sanford, Octavis Jackson, Bradley Jennings and Moses Washington. Lesniak also set a school record with a 374-yard rushing game. Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. All American: Created by April Blair. In 1996,he rushed for 2,239 yards and scored 37 touchdowns, as the Chieftains reached the state semifinals. Greg Willard Spirit Award; NCAA Season Awards. 97. He had many career paths, working as a newspaper publisher, a restaurant owner, an oil promoter and a football coach early in his career. Backs Tony Snookie'' D'Esposito, Andy Garrity and Bill Meyers were part of the potent offense, while George Bo'' Stephenson and Dorian Parreott helped anchor the defense. PAUL WALDERZAK, OT, SAGINAW ARTHUR HILL (1971-1973): Like Eurick, Walderzak was a member of the 1973 Arthur Hill team that outscored its opponents 433-0. He is not on a StepMill. He went on tosuccess at Central Michigan Universitybefore a lengthy NFL career as a safety with the Cincinnati Bengals. the official baseball of Minor League Baseball and the NCAA, and an approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation. 7. If Lane didnt hit a receiver after he didnt make the catch, that was probably because Lane made the catch himself. But their senior season began under a cloud. Alphonse Dotson, the first small-college player named to a major All-America team in 1964, his senior year at Grambling State. And while North Jersey observers thought that East Orange was the top team in the state in days before the NJSIAA playoffs, everyone in South Jersey was sure the Indians were No. BRETT LESNIAK, RB, DOWAGIAC (1996-1997): Lesniak was the centerpiece of a Dowagiac team that dominated football in southwestern Michigan in the mid-1990s. FWAA was also a poll of writers,[1] and the AFCA[2] was a poll of college coaches. Tucson. Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the nation's top high school football players at the conclusion of the season. News Sports Life Opinion Business USA TODAY Best of the Best Obituaries eNewspaper 2 at the Shore behind Neptune. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. They also produced a hard-fought 7-6 win over Franklin. Brick's winning streak reached 32 games in 1962before it ended with a14-12 loss at Neptune, as speedster Ricky Hopkins broke a 70-yard TD run in the third quarter to provide the winning points. All rights reserved. Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. In the 2005 all-star game, he scored two defensive touchdowns. End Harry Walters was a threat on both sides of the line of scrimmage, while back Steve Costello was second on the team in tackles and picked off four passes. His size (63, 230 pounds) and sprinter speed were known to few, and he almost attended Central Michigan University before Michigan State Universityjumped into the gamelate and the rest was history. Dave Bloom; Bobby The Flea Hermanni, who averaged 7.8 yards-per-carry and returned four kicks for scores; Cliff Katzin; and Rip Scherer led the attack that season, running behind the blocking of Pete Bush, Bob Currie, Bob Pedone and Jay Liquori. It was a time of tremendous growth in Monmouth and Ocean counties, with new rivalries forming as the level of play rose. CALVIN ONEAL, LB, SAGINAW (1969-1971): A two-time all-state linebacker, ONeal averaged 14 tackles per game his senior year and wasMVP of the Saginaw Valley League. Birmingham Age-Herald 1963 Parade All-America High School Football Team (1st Annual) He also held the record for longest field goal for 13 yearsafter a 55-yard effort in 1981 vs. Farmington. Linebacker. 16. Up next will be the greatest teams from the 1970s, which will be posted on APP.com on Oct. 11, followed by the 1980s on Oct. 18, the 1990s on Oct. 25 and the 2000s on Nov. 1. 18. AP Player of the Year Award; John R. Wooden Award; Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Award; Final Four Most Outstanding Player; NCAA Season Honors. Long was an all-American offensive tackle at the University of Michigan and has played for the Miami Dolphins and the St. Louis Rams during his six-year NFL career. The names, logos, and other source identifying features of newspapers depicted in our database are the trademarks of their respective owners, and our use of newspaper content in the public domain or by private agreement does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement from, the publishers of the newspaper titles that appear on our site. DAVE BLACKMER, PK, FARMINGTON HARRISON (1981-1982): Blackmer was one of the most successful high school kickers in state history. He finished his career with 2,809 career receiving yards, sixth-most in state history. 1team in the state. Randy Davis, a junior tailback in the Huskies' single wing offense, won the state scoring title and set a Shore Conference scoring record with 163 points, while tackle John Caliendo led a defense that allowed just 43 points. Jones was a standout in college at University of Colorado and is currently playing in theNFLfor the Green Bay Packers. The defense, anchored by nose tackle/fullback Tom DeMarks, gave up just 32 points, beating Shore powerhouses including Brickand Neptune. 1916. 91. Other organizations choosing All-American teams during those periods included Scholastic Coach Magazine, Coach and Athlete Magazine, USA Today, Students Sports, ESPN and MaxPreps. Join us in Orlando from May 7-10! 82. Coach: Manuel Douglas. He went on to star at Michigan State Universityand later played for the Detroit Lions. Boys - Girls | 1963 1965. He also held the state shot put record until T.J. Duckett broke it in 1998. North Carolina Team: Washington Year: 1979 Coach: Dave . He went to University of Michigan, where he was part of the Wolverines 1998 National Championship team and finished his career third on the all-time tackles list with 265. TONY SCHEFFLER, WR/TE, CHELSEA (1998-2000): An all-state wide receiver in 2000, Scheffler set school records with 67 receptions for 1,340 yards and 16 touchdowns. 68. In that state title game, he rushed for 278 yards to break O.J. In its December '57 issue, Scholastic Magazine gave Bruno a first-team berth on its High School All-America football team. 1 team in the state for much of the season. 39. 94. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 1964 Brendan McCarthy, Third Team, DeMatha 1965 Bernard Williams, Third Team, DeMatha 1966 John Hummer-Wash-Lee 1967 Sid Catlett - DeMatha Austin Carr, Fourth Team, Mackin 1969 James Brown, Fifth Team, DeMatha 1970 Donald Washington, Third Team, St. Anthony's 1972 Merlin Wilson, St Anthony's, 3rd team 1973 Adrian Dantley, First Team, DeMatha In what is still referred to as The Game, the Lions, ranked second in the state, beat top-ranked Toms River, 14-8, in what many consider the greatest game ever at the Jersey Shore. A dominating linebacker and fullback in high school, Bettis led Mackenzie to the West Division title in the Detroit PSL and to a state playoff berth. DREW STANTON, QB, FARMINGTONHARRISON (2000-2001): Stanton led Harrison to back-to-back 14-0 seasons and two state titles during his two years at the helm. Defensively, the Caseys surrendered just 38 points, with co-captain Spencer Hoos anchoring the unit. The 1966 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. During his junior year at Mackenzie, Perry totaled 75 tackles and 11 sacks. Belding reached its zenith when Cummings was piling up yards at a record clip. Page 99. The All-American Conference was billed a the best league of high school football teams in Ohio. Overlooked by major colleges, Metzelaars went on to an all-Americancareer at Wabash College in Indiana in both basketball and football. Stephen Edelson is an Asbury Park Press columnist: sedelson@gannettnj.com, HS Football: Greatest Shore teams of the 1960s, A look at the top high school football teams at the Jersey Shore from the 1960s, as well as a few from the 1950s, Greatest players ever at the Jersey Shore: the complete series, A golden era for Shore Conference football. Thats how good the Prairie View Interscholastic League was. Oklahomas Barry Switzer won his recruitment. He is Purdues all-time leader in interceptions with 17. Other selectors include Time magazine, Football News, and The Sporting News. Led by head coach Bob Ladicer, the Spartans didn't loose for over 12 years. MARK INGRAM JR., RB, GRAND BLANC/FLINT SOUTHWESTERN (2005-2007): The 2009 Heisman Trophy winner while attendingthe University of Alabama, Ingram enjoyed a sparkling high school career. He was part of two state title teams. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Lane hit like a train running two minutes late. RICHIE JORDAN, RB, FENNVILLE (1962-1964): The Fennville Flash was not just a basketball legend, although in that sport, the 57 Jordan averaged 44.1 points per game and was a high school all-American. That season, he wasMVP of the MAC, as he rushed for a school record 1,890 yards and scored 22 touchdowns. ROBERT JACKSON, RB, ALLENDALE (1973-1976): Jackson put up some gaudy numbers during his senior season in 1976, when he scored 217 points in nine games, an average of four touchdowns per game. He completed 31 of 50 passes for 465 yards in that semifinal game against Traverse City St. Francis. Along with helping Ravenna win a pair of state titles, Clark finished his career with the third-highest yardage total in state history with 7,212 yards rushing. BENNY CLARK JR., RB, RAVENNA (1993-1996): Clark was one of the greatest small-school runing backs in state history. He is second in career rushing with 7,813 yards. JOE DE LAMIELLEURE, OL,ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC(1967-1969): One of the finest offensive guards to ever play the game, DeLamielleure was a six-time Pro Bowl player for the Buffalo Bills after graduating from Michigan State University. The members consisted of Massillon, Canton McKinley, Warren Harding, Niles, Steubenville and Alliance. This was the team that started it all for the program that put Ocean County football on the map, as the Green Dragons were perfect just three seasons after head coach Warren Wolf arrived at the new high school after a decade as an assistant at Memorial in West New York. Abdella's fourth-quarter heroics in a 20-13 win over Long Branch secured the division title, as he scored two touchdowns in a five-minute stretch, including the game-winner with 40 seconds to play. Taylor played at University of Michigan and later in the NFL with Carolina and Detroit. The Class C champions closed out the campaign with a 56-13 win over Jackson on Thanksgiving Day, coming on the heels of a 69-0 win over Lawrence. And thats just the tip of the iceberg. He was voted MVP of the MAC in 1982. 95. Teams. The members consisted of Massillon, Canton McKinley, Warren Harding, Niles, Steubenville and Alliance. 1950 Don Henry * 1958 Larry Coleman 1972 Earl Milligan * 1992 Josh Whicker * (honorable mention) 1993 Josh Whicker * Academic All-State (For 2003 to present, player received Academic All-State award from IFCA unless otherwise noted) 1993 John Rittichier 1997 J.P. Claybourn, Donnie Cummings, Ryan Fetscher, Bill Rittichier, Dan . 15. He was drafted fifth overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 1991 and was a two-time Pro Bowl player and member of the 1999 St. Louis Rams Super Bowl championship team. Every state has its high school basketball legends. What Shore team has won the most state championships? During its 17-year span it produced the following results: 1963 Niles state champion; Massillon 2nd place 1964 Massillon state champion; Canton McKinley 2nd place 1965 Massillon state champion; Warren Harding 5th place; Steubenville 8th place 1966 Niles 2nd place; Steubenville 4th place 1967 Massillon 2nd place; Steubenville 4th place 1968 Canton McKinley 3rd place; Niles 7th place; Steubenville 8th placed 1969 Canton McKinley 4th place 1970 Massillon state champion; Canton McKinley 3rd place 1971 Warren Harding state champion; Massillon 6th place 1972 Massillon A.P. He was named the MVP of the all-state Dream Team and was a first-team all-USA Today pick. The 1964 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1964. 75. A four-year starter at running back, Grady helped lead the Pioneers to a 49-3 record and two Division 3 state championships. He was a three-sport letterman at Michigan State Universityand a two-time football all-American whowon the Maxwell Trophy. Back Dave Bloom finished his career with more than 2,000 yards rushing and 32 touchdowns over three seasons, including 862 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior. A late-season 33-18 win over previously unbeaten Manasquan secured the Class B title, with a trick play called the Lambertville Special which coach Barry Rizzo had waited eight years to use after Lambertville used it against him sparking them. His junior year, he was third in the Heisman voting, and he finished fourth as a senior. Copyright 2023 Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club, Inc. However,one of his proudest high school memories was being inducted into the National Honor Society, where he served as sergeant-at-arms. Free shipping for many products! For more information . Page 153. A look at The Oklahoman's All-State football rosters from the following years: 1915, 1925, 1935, 1945, 1955, 1965, 1975, 1985, 1995 and 2005. What Shore team has the most perfect seasons? RELATED:What Shore team has won the most state championships? 2021 High School Sports Scene. Morrall was a nationally-recruited quarterback. 53. Subscribe to The RJ Young Show on YouTube. Joe Washington (24), from Lincoln High School in Port Arthur, Texas, drove Oklahoma to three Big-8 titles and twice finished in the top-five in voting for the Heisman Trophy. A winner who could beat you with his arm or his legs, Coleman led Harrison in three Class B state title games, of which he won two. Robinson also totaled a state-record 27 straight 100-yard rushing games. 73. Missouri. He was so unstoppable as a high school senior that Parade magazine put him on the cover of its issue announcing the high school All-America team. In 1999, he passed for a then-record 3,2776 yards and led Merrillto the state semifinal. Under head coach Charles Brown, the Bulldogs played for the state title in five of six years, with players so goodwhite folks made sure not to miss their games. Back then, point rankings determined sectional champions, sparking debate among fans and outrage from teams who often finished behind onesthey beat. He was bigger than Joe, 200 pounds, could catch, run punts back as quick as a water bug. He holds the career record for receptions in the state with 214. At Michigan State University, Bass was a two-time all-Big 10 player and was team MVP during the 1979 season and is the all-time leader in tackles for the Spartans. Coach Ron Signorino called it the impossible dream after the Indians completed an undefeated season with a 69-12 Thanksgiving Day romp at Lakewood, as they rushed for an astonishing 602 yards as a team. He is 13th in NFL history in rushing yards, 20th in . He finished his career with a record of 33-3; 6,550 passing yards; 76 passing touchdowns; 3,100 rushingyards; and 58 rushing touchdowns. JOHN MILLER, RB/DB, FARMINGTONHARRISON (1981-1984): A prep all-American, Miller was the premier player in the state of Michigan in the early 1980s. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In 2002 he was rated the No. Started by the Sunday magazine in 1957, it had been the longest ongoing selection of high school basketball . 63. He went on to play at Northwestern University,where he was an all-Big 10 player and left as the fifth all-time rusher in school history. AP All-America Teams; High School . 90. Some of the criteria included players. Ever since PARADE selected its first All America High School Football Team in 1963, the magazine has been discovering some of the greatest gridiron legends in history. He went on to enjoy a productive career at Michigan State Universityand then played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills. As a receiver, he caught 34 passes for 887 yards and 11 touchdowns, while at defensive back, he intercepted 10 passes. MARK BRAMER, TE, TRAVERSE CITY CENTRAL (1973-1975): An all-state tight end, Bramer helped lead the Trojans to a No. He threw for 2,072 yards in 1996 and finished his career with 5,662 yards. Dec. 27. A Little History This is the 132nd edition of the Walter Camp All-America team, the nation's oldest college football All-American team, and presented by 777 Partners. Leading the senior backfield was Eric Swenson, an All-State selection who led the Shore in scoring; Art Cotgreave; and George Tauser, who were joined by junior quarterback Merv Eastwick. 4 in the statewith two-way stars such as Rich Veth, Bob Capalbo, Jim Griffin and Wayne Rogers. He went on to University of Michigan, where he was a three-year starter at quarterback who led the Wolverines to a pair of Rose Bowls and setwhata wasthen thesingle-season passing yardage record. The league also had considerable influence on the Associated Press sportswriters that determined which was the best team in the state until the advent of the playoffs. Leach went on to start at quarterback for four years at the University of Michigan in the golden era of Wolverine football under Bo Schembechler and was a three-time Heisman Trophy finalist. Whats more? 1965 Parade All-America High School Football Team (3rd Annual) Ball dont lie, as they say, and the football players who honed their games on PVIL fields were the truth. The year before, they had lost Flick, a 6'5" forward who dropped out of school because he'd gotten his girlfriend pregnant; married men weren't allowed to play on the team. After college, he returned to Michigan,has coached Standish-Sterling Central High School for the past 36 years, and is a member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. . Still, the Indians put together a two-season run in which they went 17-1 against a tough schedule. He went on to be a two-time all-Big 10 linebacker at University of Michigan, where he wasteam captain in 1976. In the 1998 Division 2 state title game against Hudsonville, he hauled in six passes for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns and also added an interception. After his playing career ended, he was part of three additional Super Bowl championships as a defensive coach with the New England Patriots. 1964 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, 1964 All-Big Eight Conference football team, 1964 All-Big Ten Conference football team, 1964 All-Southwest Conference football team, "Football Writers Association of America All-American Team", American Football Coaches Association: All-America Teams, "Coaches' All-America Includes Berry, Morton", "Tide's Wayne Freeman Wins All-America Honors", "Walter Camp Football Foundation All-American Selections", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1964_College_Football_All-America_Team&oldid=1095581928, This page was last edited on 29 June 2022, at 05:44. TODD LYGHT, WR/DB,POWERS CATHOLIC (1985-1986): Lyght earned all-state and all-American honors his senior season. He was voted the United Press International (UPI) Player of the Year as both a junior and asa senior. TOM TYSON, RB, WHITTEMORE-PRESCOTT (1992-1995): Tyson was one of the finest football players to ever come out of northeastern Michigan. JOSH THORNHILL, LB, LANSING EASTERN (1994-1997): A four-year starter for the Quakers, Thornhill was a dominant defensive force, who totaled 151 tackles as a junior and 150 as a senior. RELATED:A golden era for Shore Conference football, It can be difficult for smaller schools to get the recognition they deserve, but coach Dave Wachters Blue Devils had a great season in 1963, finishing withthe best record in the Shore Conference that season. STUART SCHWEIGERT, QB/S,HERITAGE (1997-1999): An outstanding high school athlete and football player, Schweigert was a top 100 recruit in the nation coming out of high school. Pete Jelovic, Lake Catholic, Class of 1993 - Jelovic stepped in for injured quarterback Rick Trefzger (another worthy candidate) and led Lake. KERRY SMITH, RB, FOREST HILLS NORTHERN (1977-1978): An all-state running back in 1978, Smith helped lead Northern to the Class C state title. He chose the University of Michigan, where he earned all-American honors and was the Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year.
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