<< <i>Interesting thread and an interesting point for Yary--he just had another kid with his wife and I believe he has three under the age of 7. >>
I have Yary's Senior yearbook and will try to get it posted sometime this week. He's one of the good guys. >>
I totally agree. He was in MN for Vikings appearances around the draft. I went to go see him at a bar/grill and he came in and shook my hand (keep in mind I wasn't in line, just standing by the door) and talks to everyone he sees until he sits down. He shook everyone's hand and talked to everyone with no sense of hurry. He's a big guy too.
1967 Helix High School Yearbook (La Mesa, San Diego County, California), titled "Tartan."`
In the Senior Class is true crime author Cathy Scott; in the Sophomore Class is NFL tackle and brother of Bill Walton, Bruce Walton; and in the Freshman Class is NBA legend Bill Walton.
It is said Bill Walton grew from 6'1" to 6'7" between his sophomore and junior years. While I am not disputing that, it is apparent Bill Walton showed an early prowess at the game, serving on the 1966-67 Helix Junior Varsity Basketball Team his freshman year, and helping the team to a 10-4 record. Promoted to Varsity the next year, Walton would compile a 33-0 high school win-loss record between 1968-1970. As a senior, he averaged 29 points and 24 rebounds a game. After moving onto UCLA, Walton would help the Bruins tally an 88 game winning streak, before losing a Notre Dame matchup his Senior season.
Bruce Walton and the 1966-67 Helix Junior Varsity Football Team was much less successful with a 1-8 record.
1966-67 Helix Junior Varsity Basketball Team
1966-67 Helix Junior Varsity Football Team
Bill Walton has a Freshman Class Photo (page 133), and is in the Junior Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 207).
Bruce Walton has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 123), and is in the Junior Varsity Football Team group photo (page 196).
Cathy Scott has a Senior Class Photo (page 63), and is in the Swim Club group photo (page 147). According to Wikipedia, Cathy Scott worked on the high school yearbook her Senior year, but I could not find her listed in the staff in the yearbook.
With her Senior Class Photo, Cathy has noted her memory of Helix High School being "My junior year, Mr. Lee's wild lectures, and the fine spirt that Helix has maintained throughout the years." She has noted her ambition as being "To become an elementary school teacher, and to become a folk singer."
Also in this yearbook, is The Harlem Clowns performing in the school's gym (page 156). The Harlem Clowns, was a basketball show team based in Chicago and founded in 1934 by Al "Runt" Pullins, who is agrueably basketball's 1st national superstar, after he left the Harlem Globetrotters. The Harlem Clowns toured all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Asia during its several decades of existence from 1934 until 1983, when Pullins fell ill. Pullins died two years later.
Bill Walton Freshman Class Photo.
Bill Walton at Helix High School, 2010.
Former professional basketball player and sports commentator William "Bill" Theodore Walton III was born November 5, 1952 in Le Mesa, California. After playing for the United States in the 1970 FIBA World Championship, Walton attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he played basketball under John Wooden from 1971 to 1974. Walton, considered by some the greatest college basketball player ever, was a 3-time Naismith College Player of the Year (1972-1974). He led the UCLA Bruins to a National Title in 1972 (over Florida State) and in 1973 (over Memphis State). In the 1973 game, Walton made an impressive 21 of 22 field goal attempts and scored a total 44 pts. The Portland Trail Blazers selected Bill Walton with the first overall pick in the 1974 NBA Draft. Walton played for the Portland Trail Blazers (1974-1979), the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers (1979-1985), and the Boston Celtics (1985-1987). In 1976, Walton led the NBA in both rebounds per game and blocked shots per game, and helped Portland sweep the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals and take the NBA title over the favored Philadelphia 76ers, despite losing the first two games of the series. Walton was named the 1976 Finals MVP, an All-Star selection in 1977 and 1978, and won the MVP award in 1978, but after a couple of injury filled seasons, he demanded to be traded, citing unethical and incompetent treatment by the Blazers' front office. He did not get his wish and sat out the 1978-79 season in protest. Walton signed with his hometown San Diego Clippers, and spent a couple more years seasons alternating between the court and the disabled list, before being traded to the Boston Celtics for popular forward Cedric Maxwell and a first-round draft pick. Providing a reliable backup to McHale and Parish, Walton played in a career-high 80 games and received the NBA Sixth Man Award in 1986, and the three brought Boston an NBA Championship. Walton became and is the only player to have ever won an NBA Finals MVP, Sixth Man Award, and regular season MVP. He injured himself in 1986-87, but returned for the playoffs. Walton spent the 1987-88 season on the injured list and attempted a comeback in February 1990, but injury intervened and he retired from the game. Bill Walton has been inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame (1993); the UCLA Hall of Fame; and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1993). He has had his #32 jersey number retired by the Trail Blazers and the UCLA Bruins. After his retirement as a player, Walton became a popular, and at times controversial, NBA color commentator for NBC (1990-2002), the Los Angeles Clippers (1990-2002) and ABC/ESPN (2002-2009).
Bruce Walton Sophomore Class Photo.
Former professional football guard/tackle Bruce Edward Walton was born June 14, 1951 in San Diego, California, and is the older brother of famed basketball player Bill Walton. Bruce, like his brother, attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he played tackle on the UCLA Bruins Football Team from 1970 to 1972. The Dallas Cowboys selected Bruce Walton in the 5th round of the 1973 NFL Draft. Walton played with the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1975. He appeared in 33 games and is credited with recovering 1 fumble and returning 1 kick-off (for 11 yards). Bruce Walton served as the general manager of KIFM radio in San Diego in the 1990s.
Cathy Scott Senior Class Photo.
1966-67 Helix Swim Team,
True crime writer and investigative journalist Cathy Scott was born during 1949 (?) in San Diego, California. Scott is an award-winning author best known for penning the true crime books "The Killing of Tupac Shakur" (Huntington Press) and "The Murder of Biggie Smalls" (St. Martin's Press), both bestsellers in the United States and United Kingdom. Her 7th book, The Rough Guide to True Crime, was released in August 2009, and her next book, about the 1990 contract murder of George Kogan, is scheduled for release by St. Martin's Press in early 2011. A graduate of the University of Redlands, Cathy Scott taught journalism and advanced magazine writing for five years at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Journalism (2001-2005). She has sat as the Nevada State Sunshine Chair (1998-2007) and on the Society of Professional Journalists' Sunshine Committee, and was a key participant in the Library of Congress' 2008 National Book Festival. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, New York Post, George magazine, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. She has appeared as a televison guest on CNN, NPA and MTV.
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1972 Essex Catholic High School Yearbook (Newark/East Orange, New Jersey), titled "Talon."
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future MLB pitcher Rick Cerone, who was the quarterback on the 1971-72 Essex Varsity Football Team and a pitcher on the 1971-72 Essex Varsity Baseball Team. As quarterback, Cerone led the Varsity Football Team to an undeated 7-0-2 record, which included three shutouts. Against Bergen Catholic, Essex scored 34 points in the first half.
Cerone was also a key member of the Varsity Fencing Team that won the school it's 8th consecutive state championship.
Cerone has a Senior Class photo (page 27); is in the Student Council group photo (third on the right side)(page 99); is shown in the Dance Committee group photo (page 109); is shown in the Varsity Football Team group photo (#11) (page 132); playing quarterback for the Varsity Team (#11) (page 132); as co-captain with the Varsity Football Coach (#11) (page 133); in the Varsity Fencing Team group photo (page 144); in white Fencing Gear (page 145); in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 162); appears to be the background pitching having the ball thrown to him (?) (page 162); and in the background of a snapshot sleeping (?) (page 20).
Rick Cerone Senior Class Photo
1971-72 Essex Varsity Football Team.
Varsity Football Team Captains and Coach. Cerone is on the right (#11).
Quarterback Rick Cerone.
1971-72 Essex Varsity Baseball Team.
Rick Cerone on the mound (?).
1971-72 Essex Varsity Fencing Team. Cerone is in the middle in the first row wearing the dark jacket.
Fencer Rick Cerone.
Student Council Group Photo. Cerone appears to be the third student on the right side.
In the senior section. Rick Cerone sleeping in background (?).
Former professional baseball catcher Richard "Rick" Aldo Cerone was born May 19, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey. The Cleveland Indians selected Rick Cerone in the 1st round, 7th pick overall, of the 1975 MLB Amateur Draft. Cerone made his Major League debut on August 17, 1975 at age 19. He played for the Cleveland Indians (1975-1976), the Toronto Blue Jays (1977-1979), the New York Yankees (1980-1984, 1987 & 1990), the Atlanta Braves (1985), the Milwaukee Brewers (1986), the Boston Red Sox (1988-1989), the New York Mets (1991) and the Montreal Expos (1992). Cerone is best known for his time with the New York Yankees, where in 1980 he replaced Thurman Munson, killed in a plane crash the previous year. The following year, with Cerone as the starting catcher, the New York Yankees won the 1981 American League pennant, and played the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1981 World Series. After retiring as a player, Cerone became a broadcaster on New York Yankees games for the Madison Square Garden Network, and playoff broadcasts for baseball's internatinal feeds. He left the Yankees to broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles before retiring from baseball completely. Leaving the Yankees has always been one of Cerone's greatest regrets. In 1981, Cerone recorded a song, "A Long Run Home," released on a 7" single on the Reel Dreams label, with his royalties donated to the Italian Earthquake Victims Fund In 1998, Cerone founded the Newark Bears, a minor league ball club in the independent Atlantic League. He sold the team in 2003.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
1981 Garden Grove High School Yearbook (Garden Grove, California), titled "Argonaut."
Attending this school and in the Senior Class is future MLB star Lenny Dykstra.
His Senior year, Dykstra was co-Captain of the Varsity Football Team.
Lenny Dykstra is shown singing and/or performing on stage (page 39); in football uniform listening to the football coach (Jersey #33) (page 68); has a Varsity Football Team individual portrait (page 70); has a Varsity Baseball Team individual portrait (Jersey #1) (page 91); voted Male Most Athletic (page 242); and has a Senior Class photo (page 242).
Also in the yearbook is Lenny Dykstra's younger brother Kevin Dykstra (?) and Lenny's sister, Johna Dykstra (?), who is a Senior.
Dykstra's bio and his recent problems were lightly covered on a previous page, with his Junior yearbook. I was hoping to be able to update that Dykstra had fixed his troubles, but they appear to be at best delayed at the moment. Dykstra did give an interview this last week, covering the various scandals and the like his name has been brought up with....well, most of them.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
1988 St. Bernard High School Yearbook (Playa Del Ray, Los Angeles County, California), titled "Voyager - Volume 28" and subtitled "A year in the life."
Attending this school at the time is MLB All-Star Royce Clayton in the Senior Class; actress Shireen Crutchfield in the Senior Class; NBA center Ed Stokes is in the Junior Class; and film director Rick Famuyiwa is in the Freshman Class. Actor Antonio Sabato, Jr. should also be a freshman at this school this year, but I could not find him.
The 1987-88 St. Bernard Varsity Baseball Team went undefeated in their league was named the League Champions and played in the CIF Championship series. The season was not over by the time the yearbook needed printed and I could not find reference to their final standings online.
The 1987-88 St. Bernard Varsity Basketball Team only lost one season game, in what was considered the most competitive CIF league, and played in the Kingdom of the Sun Tournament, finishing with a 5th place record.
Royce Clayton has a Senior Class photo (page 16a); as Male Best Legs (page 32); as Homecoming King with his Male Court (page 32b); as Homecoming King posing for a camera (page 32b); as Homecoming King with his mother and sister (page 32b); as Homecoming King with Homecoming Queen (page 32c); as Homecoming King with Homecoming Queen and Homecoming Princesses (page 32c); as Homecoming King with Homecoming Queen, Homecomnig Princesses and Male Court (page 32c); as a Homecoming King, escorted Homecoming Princess Shireen Crutchfield (page 32d); in the Varsity Baseball group photo (page 193); on Varsity Baseball throwing the ball to first (page 194); and on Varsity Baseball "catching the ball with a smile (page 195).
Shireen Crutchfield has a Senior Class photo (page 16b); as a Homecoming Princess with King, Princesses and Queen (page 32c); as a Homecoming Princess with King, Princesses and Queen (page 32d); as a Homecoming Princess, escorted by the Homecoming King, Royce Clayton (page 32d); in the National Honor Society group photo (page 67); in the Campus Ministry group photo (page 69); in the Viking Voice (school newsletter) group photo (page 70); in the Pep Club group photo (page 72); has an ad in taken out with congratulations from her mother featuring an old photo of Crutchfield and her younger sister (page 202); and is on the yearbook staff working on the underclassmen section (page 264-265).
Ed Stokes has a Junior Class photo (page 89); is in the Varsity Basketball group photo (page 144); on the bench with other players listening to the Varsity Basketball (page 144); playing Varsity Basketball and jumping above a player (page 148); and playing Varsity Basketball and making a jump shot (page 149); and is in the Varsity Basketball group photo (page 144).
Rick Famuyiwa has a Freshman Class photo (page 105); and is in the Junior Varsity Basketball group photo (page 151).
Royce Clayton Senior Class Photo.
Royce Clayton, the Homecoming King, with his male Royal Court.
Royce Clayton, the Homecoming King, the Homecoming Queen and the Homecoming Princesses. Homecoming Princess Shireen Crutchfield is the Princess in the black dress.
Royce Clayton, the Homecoming King, with his male Royal Court, the Homecoming Queen and the Homecoming Princesses. Homecoming Princess Shireen Crutchfield is the Princess in the black dress.
"Royce Clayton catches the ball with a smile."
"Senior Royce Clayton throws to first with ease."
Former professional baseball shortstop Royce Spencer Clayton was born January 2, 1970 in Burbank, California. Clayton was picked by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round, 15th pick overall, in the 1988 MLB Amateur Draft. Clayton made his Major League debut for the San Francisco Giants on September 29, 1991, and would play in the Majors for 17 seaasons and 11 different teams. Crayton played for the San Francisco Giants (1991-1995), the St. Louis Cardinals (1996-1998), the Texas Rangers (1998-2000), the Chicago White Sox (2001-2002), the Milwaukee Brewers (2003), the Colorado Rockies (2004), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2005), the Washington Nationals (2006), the Cincinnati Reds (2006), the Toronto Blue Jays (2007) and the Boston Red Sox (2007). A 1997 All-Star selection, Clayton known for his speed and accurate arm, finished in the top 5 of his league in shortstop assists 7 times and shortstop putouts 5 times. In 1995, he led National League shortstops in assists (411), Putouts (223) and Range Factor. He also led National League shortstops in assists in 1997 and American League shortstops with putouts in 2000. In 2004, Crayton led the National League in Sacrifice Hits with an amazing 24. While inactive for the Fall Classic, Clayton earned a World Series ring with the Red Sox swept the Colorado Rockies in the 2007 World Series. Royce Clayton and his wife, Samantha Davies, have four children, Royce Jr., 4, and triplets, Elijah, Imani and Niya, 2, and make their home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Samantha competed for the United Kingdom in the 200-meter race at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Shireen Crutchfield Senior Class Photo.
Royce Clayton, the Homecoming King, with Shireen Crutchfield a Homecoming Princess. It appears they were each other's Homecoming date.
Actress-Model-Singer Shireen Crutchfield was born December 29, 1970 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Crutchfield is best known for her short but rememorable role as Jace (X5-798) in James Cameron's television series Dark Angel. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, she was the lead singer of the R&B group "The Good Girls." Her first television appearance was in 1993 on Soul Train with "The Good Girls." Crutchfield continue to appear on Soul Train as a dancer. As an actress, Crutchfield has starred in the movies; Love and a Bullet, Judgement Day, and House Party. She has also appeared on television shows The Bold and the Beautiful, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Commander in Chief, and Seinfield. Crutchfield has made guest appearances on The Steve Harvey Show and The Jamie Foxx Show and was a series regular on The Contender. Crutchfield modeled for the well known Nous Models in Los Angeles, where she did a campaign for Ford vehicles and modeled for a major department store.
Ed Stokes Junior Class Photo.
"Ed Stokes is tall, but he can still hit the jumper."
Ed Stokes looks for an open man."
Former professional basketball forward-center Edward "Ed" Kobie Stokes was born September 3, 1971 in Syracuse, New York. Stokes attended the University of Arizona, where he earned 1990 Pac-10 All-Freshman honors and finished his collegiate career with 984 points, 644 rebounds and 167 blocked shots. The Miami Heat selected Ed Stokes early in the 2nd round (35th pick overall) in the 1993 NBA Draft. After a couple of years of playing overseas, Stokes' rights were traded in 1995 by the Heat to the Washington Bullets (along with Jeff Webster for Rex Chapman and Terrence Rencher), who released him. After playing for the Denver Nuggets in the 1996-97 preseason, and the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1997-68 preseason, Stokes would make it to the NBA with the Toronto Raptors in 1997-98, appearing in 4 games. Despite only playing for slightly more then 4 min. his professional career, Stokes has a number of rookie cards including 1993-94 Upper Deck #324 and 1993 Classic Draft #68.
Rick Famuyiwa Freshman Class Photo.
Film Director Rick Famuyiwa was born June 18, 1973. Famuyiwa graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Cinema-Television (Production) and Cinema-Television (Critical Studies). During his senior year at USC, he wrote and directed a thesis film, Blacktop Lingo. The short brought him industry attention, and was one of 29 films selected (out of 1,500 submissions) to screen at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival. He is also the film writer and director of The Wood (1999) and Brown Sugar (2002). His latest project, Our Family Wedding (2010), stars Forest Whitaker and America Ferrera. Famuyiwa was nominated as Best Director for a 2000 Black Reel Award for his work on Brown Sugar.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
1965 Woodrow Wilson (Classical) High School Yearbook (Long Beach, California), titled "Campanile."
Attending Woodrow Wilson at the time and in the Sophomore Class, is future MLB players Bob Grich and Ed Crosby, and future NFL player Jeff Severson. In the Junior Class is future NFL player Sid Smith. ABA/NBA basketball player Swen Nater was born Jan. 14, 1950 and attended this school so he should be in the yearbook, but I could not locate him.
The 1964-65 Woodrow Wilson B's Football Team posted a 5-3 record, including a 24-0 shutout of Downey and a 32-0 shutout of Poly, for a third place league finish. This was considered a rebuilding year, after winning the league championship the previous season.
The 1964-65 Woodrow Wilson Varsity Basketball Team, also rebuilding with a new head coach, compiled an 8-13 record.
The 1964-65 Woodrow Wilson Junior Varsity Baseball Team, had a 10-1 record at the time the yearbook was printed. Bob Grich is an infielder.
This book belonged to a Donna Windham, who is classmate of Grich and Severson. Grich has signed the book (page 159), "Donna, Good Luck in French II. If your like me you'll need it. Good luck in the Future. See you this Summer. Bob Grich."
Ed Crosby appears in the Junior Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 194).
Bob Grich appears in a Sophomore Class photo (page 104); is in the Spring Sophomore Class Council group photo (page 115); in the "B's" Football Team group photo (page 182) and in the Junior Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 190); and in the Junior Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 194).
Jeff Severson is shown in his Sophomore Class photo (page 111) and in the "B's" Football Team group photo (page 182).
Sid Smith is shown in his Junior Class photo (page 93); is in the Varsity Football Team group photo (page 173); in the Varsity Starting Offense group photo (page 172); in the Varsity Starting Defense group photo (page 172); in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 188); with other Varsity Basketball Team starters getting ready for a gam (page 188); is shown making a basketball shot (page 189); and is shown under he basket while a teammate makes the rebound (page 189).
A less noteable, Terry DeKraai, who would later attend USC and was a football lettermen in 1967 and 1969, is a Senior in this yearbook.
The leading Varsity Basketball scorer, John Mastright, would later become a Los Angeles County Fire Battalion Chief. (And made news about 10 years ago...crashing the fire truck and totally it on a pole.)
Junior Varsity Baseball Team. Bob Grich is the 4th player in the second row. Ed Crosby is the 5th player in the second row.
Bob Grich Sophomore Class Photo.
Bob Grich 1965 Signature and Message.
"B's" Football Team Photo. Bob Grich is the 6th player in the second row. Jeff Severson is the first player in the first row.
Junior Varsity Basketball Team. Bob Grich is the last player in the first row.
Spring Sophomore Class Council. Bob Grich is the last student in the back row.
Jeff Severson Sophomore Class Photo.
Sid Smith Junior Class Photo.
Varsity Football Team. Sid Smith is the 4th player from the end in the last row.
Varsity Football Starting Defense. Sid Smith is the second player from the end of the first row.
Varsity Football Starting Offense. Sid Smith is the second player in the first row.
Varsity Basketball Team. Sid Smith is the fifth student, or sixth person counting the coach, in the back row (#53).
Former professional baseballl utility player Edward "Ed" Carlton Crosby was born May 26, 1949 in Long Beach, California. The Los Angeles Dodgers drated Ed Crosby in the 27th round of the 1967 MLB Amateur Draft, but he did not sign. The St. Louis Cardinals selected Ed Crosby in the 2nd round (43rd pick overall) of the 1969 MLB Amateur Draft, and he made his MLB debut on July 12, 1970, at age 21. Crosby played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1970, 1972-1973), the Cincinnati Reds (1973) and the Cleveland Indians (1974-1976). In his six-year Major League career, Crosby appeared in 297 games, connecting for 149 hits in 677 at-bats with 44 RBI's. Most of his Major League at-bats came as a frequently-used infield back-up to Dal Maxvill, Joe Torre and Ted Sizemore, while with the Cardinals. While playing for the Reds during the 1973 National League Championship Series, Crosby made one hit in two appearances, for a 0.500 batting average, however "The Big Red Machine" lost to the Mets in five games. Ed Crosby is the father of current Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop and 2004 MLB Rookie of the Year Bobby Crosby.
Former professional baseball second baseman Robert Anthony "Bobby" Grich was born January 15, 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan. Bob Grich was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1st round (19th pick overall) in the 1967 MLB Amateur Draft out of Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California. He made his Major League debut on June 29, 1970 and played for the Baltimore Orioles (1970-1976) and the California Angels (1977-1986). The Orioles would win the 1970 World Series, but Grich did not play in the Fall Classic. A solid defense player, Grich set the American League second base record with 484 putouts in a season in 1974 and earned four Gold Glove Awards (1973-1976). He could also hit, leading the league in slugging average and homeruns in 1981, and once hitting three consecutive home runs in a game (1974). During his 17-year career, Grich batted .266, with 224 home runs, 864 RBI, 1033 runs, 1833 hits, 320 doubles, 47 triples, 104 stolen bases and a .371 on base percentage in 2008 games. Grich is a 6-time All-Star selection (1972, 1974, 1976, 1979-80 & 1982) and a 1981 Silver Slugger Award winner. In 1996, Grich became the first player elected to the Angels' Hall of Fame, and in 2010, he was inducted into the International League Hall of Fame.
Former professional football safety Jeffrey Kent Severson was born September 16, 1949 in Fargo, North Dakota. Severson attended Long Beach State University and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 12th round fo the 1971 NFL Draft. Severson played for the Washington Redskins (1972), the Houston Oilers (1973-1974), and the Denver Broncos (1975) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1976-1977). During his rookie season with the 1972 NFC Champions Washington Redskins, Severson played in Super Bowl VII against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins won the game, but the score 14-7, was the lowest-scoring Super Bowl to date, thanks to a strong defense on both sides. Severson being of the key Redskins players. In 1990, Severson returned to Long Beach State where he coached for one season along side NFL Hall of Fame coach George Allen.
Former professional football lineman Sid Ercil Smith was born July 6, 1948 in Wichita, Kansas. Smith attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans alongside Heisman Trophy and future Hall of Fame running back O. J. Simpson. A 1969 The Sporting News, UPI, Walter Camp and Time All-American selection, Smith was a member of the Trojans 1967 Rose Bowl Champions and played Ohio State in the classic 1969 Rose Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs selected Sid Smith in the 1st round of the 1970 NFL Draft. Smith was the Chiefs first #1 draft pick after the AFL-NFL merger, and as an NFL team. He played for the Kansas Chiefs Chiefs from 1970 to 1972 and finished his career with the Houston Oilers in 1974. After retiring from football, Smith built homes in the Sugar Land, Texas region from 1975 to 1984. Served as a leader for Habitat for Humanity in 1998 and recently as an assistant football coach for St.Thomas High School in Houston, Texas. Currently a salesman for State Farm Insurance in Richard, Texas.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
1967 Woodrow Wilson (Classical) High School Yearbook (Long Beach, California), titled "Campanile."
Attending this school at the time is future Major League Baseball players Ed Crosby, Bob Grich and Jeff Burroughs, and future National Football League player Jeff Severson. Crosby, Grich and Severson are in the Senior Class. Burroughs is a member of the Sophomore Class. ABA/NBA basketball player Swen Nater was born Jan. 14, 1950 and attended this school so he should be in the yearbook, but I could not locate him.
Ed Crosby is shown in his Senior class photo (page 28); appears in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 187); and is shown on the Varsity Baseball in a batting stance (page 187). Bob Grich is shown with the Senior class forming the numbers "6" and "7" for 67. (Grich is close to the top of 6 and easy to spot); in his Senior class photo (page 34); in the Junior Exchange (JX) Club group photo (page 142); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (page 166); in the Varsity Football Team Offensive Line group photo (page 167); individual football team quarterback photo (page 171); getting sacked as the team's quarterback (page 173); playing basketball and leaping in the air over a defender (page 182); in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 183); in the Varsity Basetball Team group photo (page 187); and a photo showing Grich in a mid air dive catching a line drive (page 188). Jeff Severson is shown in his Senior class photo (page 50); in the Varsity Football Team on playground posed photo (page 164-165); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (page 166); in the Varsity Football Team Defense Line group photo (page 167);and has a posed football portrait (page 172). Jeff Burroughs is shown in his Sophomore class photo (page 88); in the Junior Varsity Football Team group photo (page 176) and in the Junior Varsity Hoopsters Basketball Team group photo (page 184).
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Varsity Baseball Team. Bob Grich is the 4th person, or the 3rd player, in the back row. Ed Crosby is the 7th person, or the 6th player, in the back row.
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Varsity Basketball Team. Bob Grich is the 2nd to last person in the 2nd row (#15).
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Varsity Football Team. Bob Grich is the 4th player in the second row (#10). Jeff Severson is the 9th player in the second row (#66).
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Varsity Football Team, Offensive Starters. Bob Grich is the 2nd to last person in the back row...lined up as quarterback (#15).
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Junior Varsity Basketball Team. Jeff Burroughs is the 4th person in the back row (#30).
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Junior Varsity Football Team. Jeff Burroughs is the 2nd to last person in the third row (#49).
Ed Crosby Senior Class Photo.
Ed Crosby, Varsity Baseball Player.
Bob Grich Senior Class Photo.
"Bob Grich defies the law of gravity as he pockets this low liner."
"Bobby Grich leaps high over the blocking attempt of Lew Alcinder" & Bob Grich Varsity Football Quarterback Portrait
Jeff Severson Senior Class Photo.
Jeff Burroughs Sophomore Class Photo.
Former professional baseball outfielder Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Burroughs was born March 7, 1951 in Long Beach, California. The Washington Senators drafted Jeff Burroughs, out of Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA, with the first pick overall in the 1969 MLB Amateur Draft. Burroughs made his MLB debut on July 20, 1970, at the age of 19, and played for the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers (1970-1976), the Atlanta Braves (1977-1980), the Seattle Mariners (1981), the Oakland Athletics (1982-1984) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1985). In his 16-season career, Burroughs played in 1689 games, collecting a .261 batting average with 240 home runs and 882 RBIs. Burroughs led the AL in RBI's in 1974 (118), finished second in the AL in homeruns in 1973 (30) and finished second in the NL in homeruns in 1977 (41). In 1978, Burroughs posted an impressive NL leading .432 on-base %. He had his best season in 1979, batting .301 with 25 home runs and 118 RBIs and was selected as the American League Most Valuable Player. Burroughs is also a 2-time All-Star selection (1974 & 1978). Defensively, Burroughs was capable but considered slow. When he announced his goal was to win a Gold Glove, teammate Joe Lovitto said, "You won't make any errors. You don't get to a ball until it stops rolling." Jeff Burroughs is the father of former professional third baseman and 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Sean Burroughs, who he successfully coached the Long Beach All-Stars to the 1992 and 1993 championship.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Looks like I only have about 10 more to go. Not a bad pile of yearbooks considering I have not been collecting them long really, and bought most of these in a two week period.
I should likely build a website sometime, but have not exactly decided the purpose of such yet. Meaning, perhaps it would be best for me to share my HS directory and go into more bio detail...and try to make money from site hits...rather then selling the books themselves. I also have a bunch of celebrity and political notable yearbooks, so I imagine it would do well overall in hits.
"Back in the day" I use to have a 400-500 page website that received about 400 hits a day with no paid advertisement. This was meteorite related and half a sale site, but it shows me, there is money there with paid ads if you have good and unique content. Figure $0.02-$0.08 a hit, or about $10 a day having the site. I bet I could easily double that (?) with celebs...a much more general public subject. I don't know...but it's a thought.
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1979 Don Antonio Lugo High School Yearbook (Chino, California), titled "El Camino Real."
Attending this school at the time is Luis Zendejas in the Sophomore Class and Max Zendejas in the Freshman Class, brothers and future kickers in the National Football League; and future MLB pitcher Richard Yett in the Junior Class.
The Zendejas are from a family of kickers, and their brothers Tony Zendejas (NFL 1985-1995, the first NFL kicker to convert all his field goal attempts in a season) and Alex Zendejas (college) were also kickers. Their nephew, Alex Zendajas Jr., is the current placekicker for the University of Arizona. Luis Zendejas still holds many of the school's kicking records and was inducted into it's Hall of Fame in 1991.
After losing it's first game, the 1978-79 Don Antonio Lugo Varsity Baseball Team, finished with a winning record and made the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Finals, winning the first round, but losing in the second round.
Rich Yett is shown pitching (page 10); has a Junior Class photo (page 66); celebrating a score in baseball (page 146); in his windup pitching (page 196); and hitting the ball (full page photo) (page 195). Luis Zendejas has a Sophomore Class photo (page 83). Max Zendejas has a Freshman Class photo (page 91) and is shown playing on the Junior Varsity Soccer Team (page 184).
Rich Yett Junior Class Photo.
"Richard Yett sharpens his earned run average."
"Richard Yett scores again."
"Richard Yett in the wind up."
"Yett looks for the fences!"
Luis Zendejas Sophomore Class Photo.
Max Zendejas Freshman Class Photo.
Former professional football placekicker Luis Zendejas was born October 22, 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico. Luis played in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys from 1987 to 1989 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 1989. He also played with the Arizona Rattlers in the Arena Football League (AFL) from 1992 to 1992. While with the Cowboys, Zendejas was reported to be a member of the "Bounty Bowl." Philadelphia Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan was alleged, by Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson, to have placed a $200 bounty on Zendejas, who had been cut earlier by Philadelphia, for the 1989 Thanksgiving Classic game between Dallas and Philadelphia. During this game, Jessie Small blasted Zendejas after a kick-off and left the wobbly kicker with a concussion. Zendejas claimed that when he was with the Eagles, a player had once received $200 – $100 each for hits on a punter and kicker. This led his coach Jimmy Johnson to make the accusation that a bounty had existed in this game as well. After the game, Johnson commented to reporters, "I have absolutely no respect for the way they played the game, I would have said something to Buddy, but he wouldn't stand on the field long enough. He put his big, fat rear end into the dressing room." Buddy Ryan responded, "I resent that. I've been on a diet, lost a couple of pounds. I thought I was looking good." In his five professional seasons, Luis Zendejas played in 31 games, making 37 field goals on 55 attempts (67.3%) and 78 extra points on 79 attempts (98.7%). Zendejas kicked in 4 field goals in the infamous Fog Bowl. Currently the Arizona Cardinals Community Relations Director. Luis Zendejas Introduction to Placekicking on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp1ikkBrGjs
Former professional football placekicker Maximmillian "Max" Zendejas was born September 2, 1986 in Michoacan, Mexico. Max attended the University of Arizona from 1982 to 1985. Max was chosen as the Arizona Wildcats Most Valuable Player in 1985, was a 1983 All-American pick. He holds several school career records and is the Wildcats' career scoring leader with 360 points, field goal leader with 79, kicked field goals in 18 consecutive games to set another UA record, and has the school's longest field goal with a 57-yarder against ASU in 1985. The Dallas Cowboys selected Max Zendejas in the 4th round (100th pick overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft. Max would never play for Dallas and was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1986, to replace long-time Redskins kicker Mark Mosley. Released from the Redskins, Max signed with the Green Bay Packers for 1987 and 1988, where he finished his career. On October 23, 1988, in a matchup between the Packers and the Redskins, Zendejas missed a 24-yard game tying field goal in the final 11 seconds. "He's a true Redskin. He wouldn`t let us down," Washington defensive end Dexter Manley said after the game. In his three professional seasons, Max played in 27 games, making 34 field goals on 49 attempts (69.4%) and 53 extra points on 62 attempts (85.5%). Max Zendejas was elected to the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.
Former professional baseball relief pitcher Richard Martin Yett was born on October 6, 1962, in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. The Minnesota Twins selected Rich Yett in the 26th round (650th overall) of the 1980 MLB Amateur Draft. He made his Major League debut on April 13, 1985 for the Minnesota Twins, however after only played one game, was traded to the Cleveland Indians in package deal for pitcher Bert Blyleven. Yett played for the Cleveland Indians from 1986 to 1989, posting rather high Earned Run Averages from 4.65 to 5.25. On September 22, 1986, two weeks after learning a new forkball, Yett used it to shut out the first place California Angels on four hits. It was one of just three starts for Yett that season. In late 1989, Yett returned to the Twins, signing as a free agent, where he retired after the 1990 season. In his six professional seasons, Yett played in 136 games, recording 49 saves and posting a 22-24 win-loss record. Yett is currently the pitching coach at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Arizona.
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Found a notable in Roy Yary's Senior YB and updated the thread post. I have actually found several notables in previously posted YB's...but since this one was just the other day, I went ahead and edited it.
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1946 Bakersfield High School Yearbook (Bakersfield, California).
Featured in this book in the Sophomore Class is the then 15-year old Frank Gifford. Gifford has a football portrait (page 36); is likely in the Sanbad Reserves Football Team group photo (page 36); and there are three large photographs showing the sophomore class he is also likely found within (pages 43-45).
Frank Gifford Football Team Portrait.
Sanbad Reserves Football Team. Maybe the second in the first row?
Former professional football halfback/wide receiver and sports commentator Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford was born August 16, 1930 in Santa Monica, California. Gifford attended Bakersfield College for one year, making the Junior College All-American team, before transferring to the University of Southern California, where he played NCAA football with the Trojans earning All-American honors. The New York Giants selected Frank Gifford in the 1st round (11th pick overall) in the 1952 NFL Draft. Gifford would play his entire 12-year (1952-1964) with the Giants appearing in 136 regular season games. He played both offense and defense during his early days with the team, earning Pro Bowl selections as a defensive back, running back and as a wide receiver. Gifford retired with 3,609 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns in 840 carries, he also had 367 receptions for 5,434 yards and 43 touchdowns. Gifford completed 29 of the 63 passes he threw for 823 yards and 14 touchdowns with 6 interceptions. Gifford was a 6-time All-Pro selection (1953, 1955-1959); an 8-time Pro Bowl selection (1953-1959 & 1963); the 1958 Pro Bowl MVP and the 1956 UPI NFL MVP, among other honors. The New York Giants have retired Gifford's #16 jersey number and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. After Gifford's playing days ended he became a sports commentator, maingly for NFL games, on CBS. In 1971, Gifford replaced Keith Jackson as the play-by-play announcer on ABC's Monday Night Football, joining Howard Cosell and Don Meredith. Gifford commentated on MNF from 1971 to 1997. Gifford also served as a sports commentator and reporter for ABC, covering the Olympic Games, skiing, and golf, and used to guest-host Good Morning America when needed. While filling in as GMA host, Gifford met his wife Kathie Lee.
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I likely will not update the posting, but 1981 Aberdeen High School Yearbook with Billy Ripken, also has in the same class Playboy Playmate Julie Peterson.
(I think a couple list members have some of these yearbooks, so I am more just making a note for them.)
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Was wondering if anyone would notice. You are now an official no-prize winner.
I have an interesting signature somewhere I should try to dig out today. A club application Gifford filled out.
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My high school yearbooks (South Torrance High, in Torrance, CA) have Johnnie Morton (NFL WR and now USC assistant FB coach) and Carl Henkel (Olympic beach volleyballer - he transferred midway during his senior year to Mira Costa High School, which had the best volleyball program in the country).
My sister's yearbooks (same school, a few years later) have Gillian Boxx (Olympic gold medal softballer) in 2 and Chad Morton (NFL RB/KR) in the other 2. In the non-sports area, hers also have Marcel Melanson (Compton Deputy Fire Chief, regularly featured on the BET show First In).
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My high school yearbooks (South Torrance High, in Torrance, CA) have Johnnie Morton (NFL WR and now USC assistant FB coach) and Carl Henkel (Olympic beach volleyballer - he transferred midway during his senior year to Mira Costa High School, which had the best volleyball program in the country).
My sister's yearbooks (same school, a few years later) have Gillian Boxx (Olympic gold medal softballer) in 2 and Chad Morton (NFL RB/KR) in the other 2. In the non-sports area, hers also have Marcel Melanson (Compton Deputy Fire Chief, regularly featured on the BET show First In).
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My directory says you two might have a couple other notables among your yearbooks.
Not my complete listing for "South High School (Torrance, California)" but that period of time.
If you could confirm any certain year or class or the Age 17 references it would be appreciated. Like "Chad Morton was a Junior in 1994"(likely).
1986: Bobby Blotzer (Age 17 ref., born 16 Aug 1969) (aka "Blotz". Drummer for Ratt) 1988: Johnnie Morton (Age 17 ref., born 7 Oct 1971) (NFL Player 1994-2005, Boxer) 1990: Gillian Boxx (Age 17 ref., born 1 Sept 1973) (Gold Medal US Softball Team Member) 1992: Shannon Boxx (Freshman) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year) 1993: Shannon Boxx (Sophomore) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year) 1994: Shannon Boxx (Junior) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year) 1994: Chad Morton (Age 17 ref, born 4 Apr 1977) (NFL Player 2000-2006) 1995: Shannon Boxx (Senior) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year) 1996: Aaron Wright North (Age 17 ref, born 22 Mar, 1979) (Former lead guitarist for Nine Inch Nails)
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Also Nick, if you don't mind, what year/years do you have for Carl Henkel at Torrence. Wiki notes he graduated from Manhattan Beach’s Mira Costa High School in 1987, which likely means he transferred there, and why I dont have him for Torrence in the directory portion I posted.
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Henkel transferred out during his senior year ('86-'87).
Johnnie Morton was Class of '89.
Your YOB on Blotzer is wrong. He was a student there back in the '70s. So was Juan Croucier, also of Ratt.
I forgot about Shannon Boxx entirely, and I think I have the overlap wrong on Gillian Boxx and Chad Morton yearbooks. I assume my sister still has her copies, but they're 3 time zones away from me.
If Aaron Wright spent his freshman year there, he's probably in my sister's senior yearbook.
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Taft High has a long list of famous alumni, with Titans coach Jeff Fisher, former MLB manager Kevin Kennedy, NY Giants WR Steve Smith, the late rapper Eazy E, actress Lisa Kudrow, and actor Jason Bateman high on the list.
The entry I provided for your school wasnt very complete and it is still missing reference and the like, making it one of earlier entries. Which should explain the Blotz note, as I was saying the band was in high school during their brief time at being popular.
I also now, like on Johnnie Morton, will have NFL Wide Receiver, rather then NFL Player, and will usually add draft notes and college name (if of interest). The directory I am working on is still pretty new and going through changes.
I'll fix all of that tonight with the help of your notes (thanks) and check a couple other sources I know of now.
California really has 10-15x it's share of notables.
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Johnnie Norton is a great example why I use age 17 references, rather then age 18. Age 18...would have been correct on Norton..and is for most students, but with his late in the year birth date...you never. He could have been class of 89 or 90.
Then take musicians, like the NIN guy, there is a good change the random musician...didn't finish school (the NIN guy did)...or might have been smoking a cigarette in the bathroom during class photo time. So it can be kind of a hit and miss with them.
I just got a yearbook today, 1935 Alhambra High School (Alhambra, California) that should be Tex Schramm's freshman and Hillary Clinton's mother junior year. Most likely Schramm wont be identifiable as the older books are terrible on freshman...but it is packed with sigs., and at $8 a worthwhile roll of the dice, and hopefully if Schramm isn't in there (or I cant find him), I can find Hillary's mother.
Due to Chelsy's marriage the three generations of Clinton women were on the cover of people or time recently, perhaps her biggest claim to fame now (other then being Hillary's mom). Blah, Blah.
The 1938 Alhambra yearbook should have Schramm as a Senior and Ralph Kiner as a Sophomore. That would have been the better book.
Several have asked how I find these, which I imagine the last couple postings show better then I have explained.
Edit to add, yeah...found Tex. Tex Schramm's full name is Texas Earnest Schramm and graduated in 1938. The yell leader for the class of 1938 in the 1935 yearbook is "Texas Schranim", so they mispelled a "m" to a "n i" which is likely how it looked on paper to whoever typed it. No individual shot it appears (boo) and it only narrows him to one of three classrooms, but at least I found his name and know exactly what class he is in now (Alhambra had three graduating classes a year..maybe even four, one for each season). Will examine the book a little better later.
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2002 Long Beach Polytechnic High School Yearbook (Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California), titled "Caerulea" and subtitled "Appealing to the." The yearbook is over 400 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches.
During 2002, the school had what was knicknamed the "Long Beach Poly Five." The school boasted an unprecedented five Senior players ranked in the top 100 in the nation according to Rivals.com. The Long Beach Poly Five included: tight end Marcedes Lewis, offensive tackle Winston Justice, defensive tackle Manual Wright, running back Hershel Dennis Jr, and Darnell Bing. All but Dennis would enter the NFL, and Dennis would become a star in his own right at USC. Also in the Senior Class is AFL player David Sutton, NBA player Bobby Jones and MLB pitcher James McDonald; while in the Sophomore Class is USA Team sprinter Shalonda Solomon; and in the Freshman Class is NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson.
Darnell Bing is listed in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 35); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202); and is part of the Boy's Varsity Track and Field Team group photo (page 257).
Hershel Dennis Jr is shown while he "scans the field as he chases through" at the Homecoming game (page 19); is in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 42); voted class Male Most Athletic (page 78); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202);
Bobby Jones is listed in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 49); and is in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 274); is shown practicing and making a slam dunk (page 275); and is shown preparing for a free-throw (page 275).
Winston Justice is listed in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 50); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202);
Marcedes Lewis listed is in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 52); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202); is shown with a teammate rushing "the quarterback during the most important game of the season!" (page 202); is in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 274); and is shown making a layup (page 274).
James McDonald is listed in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 54); pitching the baseball (page 246); is in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 247); and is in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 274).
David Sutton is likely in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); and is listed in the Senior Class Photo Section (page 81, not pitchured).
Pago Togafau listed as missing in the Senior Photo section; is shown using his size and power over an oppentant at the Homecoming game (page 19); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202);
Manny Wright is in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 74); is shown studying a text book (page 174); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202); is part of the Junior Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 276);
Shalonda Solomon has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 125); is shown in the Varsity Track Team Photo (page 254); and a track meet running (page 255).
DeSean Jackson has a Freshman Class Photo (page 136); is likely in the unlabeled 2001-2002 Freshman Boys Football Team (page 204); and is shown in the 2001-2002 Frosh/Soph Baseball Team (page 204).
2001-02 Long Beach Polytechnic Varsity Football Team.
2001-02 Long Beach Polytechnic Varsity Basketball Team. The second player in the back row is James McDonald. The fourth player in the back row is Marcedes Lewis. The fifth player in the back row is Bobby Jones.
2001-02 Long Beach Polytechnic Varsity Baseball Team. James McDonald is fourth from the end in the back row.
2001-02 Long Beach Polytechnic Frosh/Soph Baseball Team.
"Lakewood High School collides with linebacker Senior Pago Togafau's immense power."
Darnell Bing Senior Class Photo.
Hershel Dennis Jr. Senior Class Photo.
Bobby Jones Jr. Senior Class Photo.
Winston Justice Senior Class Photo.
Marcedes Lewis Senior Class Photo.
"Junior Josh Tauanuu and Senior Marcedes Lewis rush the quarterback during the most important game of the season!"
"Senior starter Marcedes Lewis powers up in a layup in the "house.' Having contributed greatly to both the varsity football and basketball teams, it is not a surprize Lewis was named All-American for his accomplishments."
James McDonald Senior Class Photo.
"Senior pitcher James McDonald, loosens up during practice."
Manny Wright Senior Class Photo.
Manny Wright studying a text book.
Shalonda Solomon Sophomore Class Photo.
"Sophomore Shalonda Solomon, 2001 CIF Champion in both the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes, leads the race against Cabrillo and her other teammates. Followed closely by sister Shana Solomon and Junior Stephanie Graves. These three are among the fastest girl runners in California."
DeSean Jackson Freshman Class Photo.
Professional football linebacker Darnell Bing was born September 10, 1984 in Long Beach, California. Bing attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans from 2003 to 2005. With the future NFL star roster of the Trojans, he was a member of the 2003 AP Championship Team and the 2004 BCS Championship Team. Bing himself was named the Spring News Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 2003; a 2003 Sports News Freshman All-American; a 2004 Second-team All-Pac-10 selection; before having a break out junior season. In 2005, Bing was a First-team All-Pac-10 selection; a First-team AP All-American and a Jim Thorpe Award semifinest. Bing chose to forgo his senior season. The Oakland Raiders selected Darnell Bing in the 4th round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Bing played with the Raiders in 2006, signed by the San Francisco 49ers in 2007, the New York Jets in 2008, the Detroit Lions in 2008 and the Houston Texans in 2009.
Collegiate running back Hershel Dennis Jr. was born July 12, 1984 in Long Beach, California. "Patch" played for the University of Southern California Trojans for six seasons, 2002-2007. He was approved for a 5th and 6th year of eligibility after missing most of two seasons due to a pair of knee injuries. During Dennis' time with USC, the Trojans went 70-8 and finished the BCS top 5 each season, making him the first player to play on six Pac-10 Championship squads and the Winningest Player in College Football History. During Dennis' time with the Trojans, they played in the 2003 Orange Bowl, the 2004 Rose Bowl, the 2005 Orange Bowl, the 2006 Rose Bowl, the 2007 Rose Bowl and the 2008 Rose Bowl. The Trojans won 5 of the 6 Bowl games, losing the 2006 Rose Bowl to Texas by a 38-41 score. In his final game, the 2008 Rose Bowl against Illinois, Dennis rushed for a touchdown, his first of the season and first since 2004, that led teammates to rush the goal from the sidelines in celebration (and earn an excessive celebration penalty). "It was something that I will never forget. I’ve scored a lot of touchdowns in my career, and that wasn’t even one of the best ones. But after scoring the touchdown and seeing the love my teammates showed for me, they’ve known what I’ve been through. It was a good moment for them as well, and to get a touchdown in the Rose Bowl game, in my last game, that’s something I will never forget."
Professional baseball player Bobby Jones Jr was born January 9, 1984 in Compton, California. Jones attended the University of Washington. As a senior at UW, he averaged 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. He finished his career at UW as the 20th all-time leading scorer in school history with 1,226 points. The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Bobby Jones in the 2nd rond of the 2006 NBA Draft, and quickly traded Jones to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Philadelphia's 2007 NBA 2nd Round Draft Pick and cash considerations. He is a 6'7", 215 pound small forward who is mostly known for his defense, though he is a respectable shooter as well.
Professional football offensive lineman Winston Frederick Justice was born September 14, 1984 in Long Beach, California. Justice attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans. Reguarded as one of the best tackles to come from the school, Justice blocked for three Heisman Trophy winners (Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush). The Philadelphia Eagles selected Winston Justice early in the 2nd round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Justice has played with the Eagles since 2006, and signed a four-year contract extension in November 2009. He became the Eagles full-time right tackle starter after Shawn Andrews was placed on injured reservue in September 2009.
Professional football tight end Marcedes Alexis Lewis was born May 19, 1984 in Los Alamitos, California. Lewis attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he played played NCAA football with the Bruines under coach Bob Toledo (2002) and coach Karl Dorrell (2003-2005), playing in 49 games while starting 32. During his 2005 Senior season, Lewis made 58 receptions for 741 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning the 2005 John Mackey Award for the best tight end in college football, and making the 2005 All-American Team. Lewis ranks ninth on the school’s overall career-record list and first among tight ends with 126 receptions, holding the UCLA tight end all-time records with 1,571 yards receiving and 21 touchdowns. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Marcedes Lewis in the first round, 28th pick overall, in the 2006 NFL Draft. Since 2006, Lewis has been a key member of Jaguars offense. Lewis initially did not live up to expectations, with only 91 receptions his first three seasons. However, he is now considered one of the NFL's best pure blocking tight ends. 2009 was Lewis' best season to date as he was selected as an alternate to the Pro Bowl.
Professional baseball pitcher James McDonald was born Oct. 19, 1984 in Long Beach, California. The Los Angeles Dodgers selected James McDonald in the 11th round of the 2002 MLB Draft out of Long Beach Poly High School. In 207, McDonald was named the Dodgers minor league pitcher of the year. He made his MLB debut on Sept. 17, 2008. McDonald is the cousin of Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald.
Professional football wide receiver David Deion Sutton was born May 30, 1984 in Westminster, California, and is the cousin of former UCLA and NBA player Tyrus Edney. Sutton attended Lincoln (Mo.) Univerity as a freshman in 2003, setting the school freshman record with an 89-yard reception, and making 16 receptions for 445 yards and six touchdowns. He the transferred to Compton Community College in 2004, where he collected 15 receptions for 400 yards and 2 touchdowns, and finished his education, and collegiate career at the University of Texas-El Paso, where he played in 2005 and 2006. As a senior in 2006, Sutton played in 12 games with two starts. Undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, David Sutton signed as an unrestricted free agent by the MIami Dolphins on May 4, 2007, but was released by the team May 4, 2007. He played with the Arena Football League (AFL) San Jose SabreCats in 2008, and was signed by the AFL's Utah Blaze to their practice squad in March 2009.
Professional football linebacker Pago F. Togafau was born January 10, 1984 in Long Beach, California. Togafau attended Idaho State where he was a First-team All-Big Sky selection in 2005 and 2006. The Arizona Cardinals signed Pago Togafau as an undrafted free agent in April 2007. Released after training camp and signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in September 2007, where he would appear in seven games in the '07 season. Released from the Eagles and signed by the New Orleans Saints to their practice squad in November 2008. Resigned by the Arizona Cardinals in February 2009 as an exclusive rights free agent. Signed by the Tennessee Titans in March 2010.
Former professional football offensive/defensive lineman Manuel "Manny" Wright was born April 13, 1984 in Compton, California. Wright attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans. As a back-up in 2004, Wright made 23 tackles, including six for losses, and was an All-Pac-10 honorable mention. The Miami Dolphins selected Manny Wright in the 5th round of the 2005 NFL Supplemental Draft. Wright played for the Miami Dolphins from 2005 to 2006, was signed and waved by the Buffalo Bills in May 2007, and then signed with the New York Giants in August 2007. In 2007, he appeared in six games with the Giants and was a member fo the Giants' Super Bowl XLII Championship team. In 2008, Wright signed with the AF2 (an Arena Football League development league) and was assigned to the Stockton Lightning, but would never play for the league.
USA Team Track and field sprinter Shalonda Solomon was born December 19, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. Solomon led Long Beach Poly High School to 4x100 metres relay state championships in 2002 and 2003, while finishing second in the state individually in the 100 metres her 2001 freshman through 2004 senior seasons. While still in high school she won the 2003 Pan American Junior Championships in the 200 metres and was on the victorious United States 4x100 relay team. After graduating high school she duplicated those titles at the 2004 World Junior Campionships in Athletics. She moved to the collegiate level at the University of South Carolina, where she ran on their 2005 NCAA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship 4x400 metres relay team. The following year she won both the NCAA indoorand outdoor championship in the 200 metres. She also finished second at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. During the 2006 season she was named the United States Track and Field, Cross Country Coaches Associations (USTFCCCA) "National Indoor Scholar-Athlete of the Year" and a part of their All-Academic team. In 2010, she repeated a second place at the USA National Championships in the 200 metres.
Professional football wide receiver DeSean Jackson was born December 1, 1986 in Long Beach, California. Jackson attended the University of California, Berkeley where he played NCAA football with the California Golden Bears from 2005 to 2007. In his first collegiate game, against Sacramento State in 2005, Jackson scored both an offensive and special teams touchdown, returning a punt 49 yards for a score. After All-American and All-Pac-10 honors in 2006 and 2007, Jackson left Cal, declaring for the 2008 NFL Draft. He departed the school holding Pac-10 records for punts returned for a touchdown both in a season (four), and in a career (six). Jackson ranks third all-time at California for receiving yards with 2,423 and receiving touchdowns with 22. He is sixth in receptions (162). He finished with 52 career plays of 20 yards or more, making up 23 percent of his 226 touches. The Philadelphia Eagles selected DeSean Jackson in the 2nd round of the 2008 NFL Draft. On September 7, 2008, the Opening Day of the Philadelphia Eagles, DeSean Jackson started his 1st NFL game, and on September 28, against the Chicago Bears, he recorded his first offensive touchdown. Jackson would finish a successful rookie season wtih an Eagles rookie record 912 receiving yards, and with the Eagles rookie receptions record with 62. Jackson ended his 2009 sophomore season as the Eagles' leading receiver with 1,167 yards. He was selected to the 2010 Pro Bowl as a starting wide receiver and a kick returner, the first time in Pro Bowl history that a player was selected as a specialist and as their normal position. He was also selected to the Sporting News' All-Pro team as a Punt Returner for the 2009 season, averaging 15.2 yards per punt return in 2009 as the league leader.
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1953 East Liverpool High School Yearbook (East Liverpool, Ohio), titled "Keramos." Attending this school is Sophomore Lou Holtz.
Lou Holtz is listed as an absentee in the Class "Room 204" Photo (page 61); and is shown in the Varsity Football Team group photo (pages 108).
1952-53 East Liverpool High School Varsity Football Team. One of two photos showing the team. Holtz is in the top row, second from the end.
Lou Holtz from the above photo.
Football coaching legend, author and sportscaster Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz was born January 6, 1937 in Follansbee, West Virginia. Holtz attended Kent State University where he played college football as an undersized linebacker, and graduated in 1959. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1960 at the University of Iowa, where he received a Master's degree. After a few years as an assistant coach, which included being part of the 1968 Ohio State Buckeyes National Championship staff, Holtz got his first head coaching job at The College of William & Mary in 1969. After leading William & Mary to a 1970 Southern Conference title, Holtz moved on to North Carolina State in 1972. During his four years at North Carolina, the Wolfpack had a 31-11-2 record and made appearances in four bowl games, going 2-1-1. Holtz entered the NFL in 1976 coaching the New York Jets, but would resign with one game remaining in the season after going 3-10, and would never enter the NFL again. From there Holtz would coach the University of Arkansas Razorbacks from 1977 to 1982, the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers from 1984 to 1985, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1986 to 1996 and South Carolina from 1999 to 2004. Holtz would retire with an overall record of 249-132-7 in college games. He is the only college football coach to lead six different programs to bowl games and the only coach to guide four different projects to the final top 20 rankings. Holtz led his team's to 22 Bowl appearances, winning 12. In both 1977 coaching Arkansas and 1988 coaching Notre Dame, Holtz was named the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award, the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year and the Sporting News Coach of the Year. He was also named the ACC Coach of the Year in 1972 and the SEC Coach of the Year in 2000. Holtz has been the author or has contributed to over ten books. Holtz has long worked for CBS Sports as a college football analyst and currently works in the same capacity for the cable network ESPN. On May 1, 2006, Holtz was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
1942 South Division High School Yearbook (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), titled "The Cardinal." Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future AFL-NFL running back John Strzykalski.
John Strzykalski has a Senior Class Photo (page 35); has a B Squad Football Portrait (page 127); and has a football write-up (page 127).
John Strzykalski Senior Class Photo. John Strzykalski B Squad Football Portrait.
Former professional football running back John Raymond Strzykalski was born December 14, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Strzykalski graduated from Milwaukee's South Division High School, where he played football, basketball and track and field, making All-City conference honors three times in football and twice in basketball, while winning the State Championship in shot put. After high school, Strzykalski played for Marquette University in 1942 as the team's single-wing tailback, punter, cornerback and sometimes quarterback, helping the Hilltoppers to a 7-2 record. He played for the US Army Air Force team in 1943, and was reshirted in 1944 and 1945. "Johnny Strike" was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round, sixth pick overall, of the 1946 NFL draft. Rather then join the Packers in the NFL, Strzkalsko chose to sign with the San Francsico 49ers in the All-American Football Conference during the team's inaugural season. Strzykalski played with the San Francisco 49ers it's entire AAFC existence (1946-49), and three more years (1949-52) after the AAFC and the NFL merged. With the 49ers, Strzykalski was a 4-time All-Pro selection and played in the first AFL-NFL Pro Bowl game. In 1947, he rushed for 906 yards on 143 carries (6.3 yard average) and five touchdowns. He had his best season in 1948 rushing for 915 yards and 4 touchdowns and collecting 26 receptions for 485 yards and 7 touchdowns. In his seven pro season, Strzykalski gained 3,415 yards on 662 attempts for a 5.2 yard rushing average and 19 touchdowns. He also caught 93 passes for 1,218 yard and intercepted eight passes. After leaving the gridiron, Strzykalski became an automobile salesman. He spent his later years in retirement as a church counselor and a volunteer shopper for shutins. John Strzykalski died June 19, 2002 in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Woodrow Wilson High School (Dallas, Texas) Newsletter May 23, 1935
This was the Senior high school year for Davey O'Brien...bio and Senior Yearbook is on page 1.
O'Brien is the fourth from the end on the back row, where the fold is.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
2004 Oak Ridge High School (El Dorado, California).
Attending this school is future NFL wide receiver Austin Collie, who is in the Senior class; and future NBA forward Ryan Anderson, who is in the Sophomore class. A less notable also attended Oak Ridge is Mike Liebert (Sophomore), who became a decent intramural basketball player at the University of California, Berkeley
. 2003-04 Oak Ridge High "Tojans" Varsity Football Team. Austin Collin is the 4th player in the 4th row (#8).
2003-04 Oak Ridge High "Tojans" Varsity Basketball Team. Ryan Anderson is the 3rd player (or 5th person) in the back row (#40).
2003-04 Oak Ridge High "Tojans" Varsity Volleyball Team. Austin Collin is the last student in the back row, next to the coach.
During Austin Collie's senior high school season he recorded 60 receptions for a total of 978 yards and 18 touchdowns. The "Mr. California" finalist, was named a PrepStar; a SuperPrep All-American; was voted Northern California's Most Valuable Player; and named the Sacramento Bee’s Most Valuable Player.
"We were good," said Collie. "We won back-to-back section championships and we had a lot of guys who had a lot of talent."
"He was a jack of all trades," remembered his former head coach Chris Jones, who now coaches at Vista Del Lago. "Austin was on the field for every down of every game."
As a Trojan, Collie played every postion from wide receiver, defensive back, punter and kick returner -- he even threw the ball every now and then.
While 2004, was a quiet year for Ryan Anderson, in 2005, he would lead the Oak Ridge High School Trojans to the Division II California State Championship, defeating the prep school Mater Dei High School.
Austin Collin is shown as the Homecoming King with the Homecoming Queen (page 28); explaining "the pros and cons of his poster" (page 49); voted Male Jammin' Jock (page 63); getting a ride with a classmate from the principal in his convertible (page 170); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (page 240); and in the Varsity Volleyball Team group photo (page 260).
Ryan Anderson has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 104); answering who he will "forever remember as (his) class clown." (page 106); is in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (#40) (page 250); and appears in the background of a Varsity Basketball game photo having the ball passed to him (#40) (page 250).
Austin Collie, Homecoming King, with the Homecoming Queen.
"Austin Collie explains the pros and cons of his poster."
Austin Collie, Male Jammin' Jock.
"Principal, Tom Gemma gives Austin Cope and Austin Collie a ride."
Ryan Anderson Sophomore Class Photo.
Ryan Anderson Answering; "Who will you forever remember as your class clown?"
Professional football wide receiver Austin Kirk Collie was born November 11, 1985 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Austin Collie attended Brigham Young University where he played NCAA college football with the BYU Cougars in 2004, 2007 and 2008. His father, Scott Collin, had played for the Cougars from 1979 to 1982, alongside BYU greats Jim McMahon and Steve Young. During his three-year collegiate career, Collie set school records for most 215 receptions (since passed by Dennis Pitta in 2009); most receiving yards (3,255) and most receiving touchdowns (30). He was the 2004 MWC Freshman of the Year; a 2007 First-Team All-American by the Associated Press and CBS Sports; the 2007 Las Vegas Bowl Most Valuable Player; and the 2008-09 NCAA leader in receiving yards (1538). The Indianapolis Colts selected Austin Collin in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft. After an impressive rookie pre-season, the Colts head coach Jim Caldwell named Collie the team's third wide receiver, serving Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning. Collie finished his '09 rookie season with leading all NFL rookies in receiving TDs (7) and tied for most receptions (60), and the 4th-most catches by rookie in franchise history. In the 2009 AFC Championship Game vs the New York Jets, Collie made 7 receptions for 123 and scored 1 touchdown, helping the team reach Super Bowl XLIV, which they lost to the New Orleans Saints.
Professional basketball forward Ryan James Anderson was born May 6, 1988, in Sacramento, California. Ryan Anderson attended the University of California, where he played NCAA college basketball with the California Golden Bears. Anderson led the Pac-10 Conference in scoring during the 2007-08 NCAA season, averaging 21.6 points per a game, and earning a Pac-10 First Team selection. His 697 points, set a school record for the most points by a sophomore. Anderson also became the first Cal player to have make 600 points and 300 rebounds (328) in a season. Anderson chose to forgo his Junior and Sophomore playing seasons and entered the NBA draft early, remaining at the school as a student. The New Jersey Nets selected Ryan Anderson in the 1st round (24th pick overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft. Anderson made his NBA debut on October 29, 2008, during the Nets 95–85 win against the Washington Wizards, and towards the end of March 2009, earned the starting power forward spot, and playing in 66 games, and starting 30, as a rookie. He shot .365 (69-of-189) from three-point range, which ranked 10th among all NBA rookies, and .845 (98-of-116) from the free throw line. He scored in double figures 17 times, including a career-high 21 points on Dec. 15 @ Toronto, and recorded three double-doubles. On June 25, 2009, Anderson, along 8-time NBA All-Star Vince Carter, was traded to the Orlando Magic for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee. Anderson started the 2009-10 NBA season as the Magic's starting power forward, replacing a suspended Rashard Lewis, and has had his contract picked up for the 2010-11 season.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
2002 Warren G. Harding High School High School Yearbook (Warren, Ohio), titled "Visions." Featuring within this yearbook are future NFL players Maurice Clarett (Class of 2001), David Herron (Senior), Prescott Burgess (Junior) and Mario Manningham (Freshman). Recently deceased NFL player Korey Stringer, and former Warren Harding High School student, was honored at the school and is also featured.
As a Senior David Herron was ranked among the nation's top 25 fullbacks by Rivals100.com and was rated among the state's top 20 players by Ohio Future Stars, including the No. 1 fullback prospect. Herron was a two-way star and saw action at defensive end, but was used primarily as a blocking back for the 2001 USA Today Offensive Player of the Year Maurice Clarett, who rushed for 2,194 yards and 38 touchdowns in 2001.
Prescott Burgess, was a two-way stay, played as both quarterback and as a safety. His Senior year, Burgess was named the No. 1 safety in America according to Rivals100.com and No. 2 according to recruiting guru Tom Lemming. While he practiced at safety for the first two weeks of the 2003 season, Burgess moved to inside linebacker before the Notre Dame game.
2001-02 Warren G. Harding Varsity Football Team. Maurice Clarett from above.
Maurice Clarett is in the Varsity Football Team group photo (jersey #13) (page 59). David Herron is in the Senior Class. He is shown in his Senior Class photo (page 22); with fellow future NFL player Prescott Burgess and a classmate (page 33); at Homecoming with a female classmate (page 34); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (jersey #20) (page 59); and in a Varsity Football Team Senior action photo (jersey #20) (page 60). Prescott Burgess is shown with fellow future NFL player David Herron and a classmate (page 33); at Homecoming with a female classmate (page 34); in his Junior Class photo (page 35); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (jersey #4) (page 59); and in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (jersey #?4) (page 73). Mario Manningham is shown in his Freshman Class photo (page 54). Korey Stringer has several Jersey retirement photos (pages 32 and 59); and has his name and jersey number are shown on a scoreboard during a game (page 59).
David Herron Senior Class Photo
"As members of the "beautiful people" Rachel Davis and David Herron prove that their places in such an exclusive club is well deserved."
"Presenting quite a handsome trio are David Herron, Ashton Sparks, and Prescott Burgess."
Prescott Burgess Junior Class Photo
"Forvever elegent and refined are Ashley Johnson and Prescott Burgess. The couple are two of Harding's top athletes."
Mario Manningham Freshman Class Photo
Retiring Korsey Stringer's Jersey.
Former college running back Maurice Edward Clarett was born October 29, 1983 in Youngstown, Ohio While attending Warren G. Harding High School (Warren, Ohio) Clarett was one of the nation's top 10 high school football prospects and as a Senior was named Ohio's Mr. Football in 2001. He enrolled at Ohio State University where he played NCAA college football in 2002, setting the school freshmen rushing record, with 1,237 yards rushing (5.6 ave.) and 18 touchdowns. Clarett helped the Buckeyes to a 14-0 record and the 2002 BCS National Championship. Clarett's time at Ohio State was maked by several troubling incidents and after he was suspented from the 2003 athletic year, he left the school with hopes of entering the NFL. Clarett sued the NFL to be included in the 2004 NFL Draft, challenging the NFL's rule that a player must wait three years after graduating from high school to declare for the draft. Clarett won his case at trial. However, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision. Subsequently, Clarett worked in preparation for the 2005 NFL Combine, hoping to impress for the upcoming draft. In the 2005 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Maurice Clarett with the final pick of the 3rd Round (#101 overall). Despite an unimpressive training camp, Clarett was offered and signed a four-year contract on July 28, 2005, with the Broncos in which he gave up $413,000 of guaranteed money in order to secure an incentive-laden deal. Clarett's motivation was to replace the proposed deal with a package that would pay him first-round money if he rushed for 1,000 yards in multiple seasons, and he signed this deal against the advice of his former agents, Steve Feldman and Josh Luchs. However, after further disappointments and incidents with his coaches and never playing a preseason game, Clarett was released on waivers on August 28, 2005, before playing even a single down in the NFL. As is standard procedure in the NFL, for a 24-hour period after his release, other teams could have claimed him and taken on his contract. After that 24-hour period, he was free from his contract and able to negotiate with any team, but no team expressed interest Clarett is currently in jail, form an August 2006 arrest after making an illegal U-turn and leading police on a chase; and from a January 2006 armed robbery, where Clarett reportedly made off with a cell phone valued at $150.
Professional football linebacker David Leon Herron, Jr. was born June 17, 1984 in Warren, Ohio. David Herron attended Michigan State University where he played NCAA college football with the Michigan Spartans from 2002-2004. Herron ranked second on the Spartans in tackles as a Junior and Senior, and recorded a career 247 tackles, 19.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks. Signed as a rookie free-agent by the Minnesota Vikings in May 2007. Waived by the Vikings, Herron spent an inactive week with the New England Patriots, before being signed to the Vikings practice squad in September 2007. Signed to the Vikings active roster on December 9, 2007. Herron played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2007 and 2008, and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009 as a free agent. David Herron has appeared in 40 games through his first three seasons, spending most of that time on special teams. His father, David, Sr., is a minister in their hometown and works with the youth through the Warren Community Outreach Complex.
Professional football linerbacker Prescott Ennis Burgess born March 6, 1984 in Warren, Ohio Burgess attended the University of Michigan where he played NCAA college football with the Michigan Wolverines and was a 2-time Honorable mention All-Big Ten selection (2005-2006) Prescott Burgess was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the 6th round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2007 and 2009, missing 2008 due to injury. After being traded to the Patriots in September 2009, who signed him to their practice squad, the Ravens were able to add him back to their roster at no cost, basically getting a free Patriots draft pick Burgess was the team's leading special teams tackler in 2009 with 34 special team stops.
Professional football wide receiver Mario Cashmere Manningham was born May 25, 1986 in Warren, Ohio. Manningham attended the University of Michigan where he played with the Michigan Wolverines from 2005 to 2007. He finished 2006 with a total 38 receptions 703 yards and nine touchdowns, and 2007 with 72 receptions for 1,174 yards and 12 touchdowns. Manningham opted to forgo his senior year and entered the 2008 NFL Draft. He finished his career at Michigan with 137 receptions for 2,310 yards and 27 touchdowns. Those marks placed him ninth, fifth, and fourth, respectively, in school history. The New York Giants selected Mario Manningham in the 3rd round of the 2008 NFL Draft, 95th pick overall. Deep in the lineup in his 2008 rookie season, Manningham only made brief appearances in 8 games, while helping the Giants post a 12-4 record, 1st in the NFC East. in 2009, Manningham played in 14 games, as the team's punt returner and a starting wide receiver. He finished '09 making 57 receptions for 822 yards and 5 touchdowns, including a juggling sliding catch in the Giants 33-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Former professional football offensive tackle Korey Damont Stringer was born May 8, 1974 in Warren, Ohio. A Warren G. Harding High School standout, Stringer attended Ohio State University where he was on the offensive line with teammate Orlando Pace and blocked for Heisman running back Eddie George, and future NFL star Robert Smith. He was named the Buckeye's 1994 Football Season MVP The Minnesota Vikings draft Korey Stringer in the 1st round, 24th pick overall, in the 1995 NFL Draft. Stringer played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1995 to 2000, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2000. Korey Stringer died on August 1, 2001 from complications brought on by a heat stroke suffered after a Vikings' 2001 Training Camp session in Mankato, Minnesota, which were held in a sweltering heat and humidity, pushing the heat index near 110 degrees. Stringer was rushed to the hospital where he was unresponsive at the time of arrival, and never regained consciousness. "It's a shock. We thought everything was going to change (at the hospital)" teammate Cris Carter said. "There's nothing that can prepare you for something like this. It's far graver than any football (game). The amount of hurt this has on our team… we are devastated." Stringer's death helped bring major changes regarding heat stroke prevention throughout the NFL and NCAA. Many teams now train in light color uniforms, water and shade are made readily available, and a team doctor is at practice sessions at all times. Stringer's death also addressed complications of pressuring players to "bulk up" to well over 300 lbs. Stringer, who at the time of his death was 6'4" and weighed 335 lbs., was at the lowest weight he had ever been in his pro career. The Minnesota Vikings and Warren G. Harding High School, retired Stringer's jersey number, in 2001. In 2010, the University of Connecticut and the Stringer family, opened the Korey Stringer Institute to furthur research, educate and advocate for the prevention of heat stroke and sudden death in sport.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
1983 St. Agnes Cathedral High School Yearbook (Springfield, Missouri), titled "The Lamb." Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future Florida Gators Men's Basketball Head Coach, Billy Donovan.
Donovan is likely in the Senior Class group photo (page 7); shown dressed as a cheerleader (page 65); in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (#34) (page 73); is in the corner of the Varsity Basketball Team action photo (#34) (page 73); making a basketball shot (page 76); has a Senior Class Photo (page 105); and he is listed in the Senior Directory (page 127).
Billy Donovan Senior Class Photo.
"Another deuce for Donovan!"
William John Donovan, Jr. was born May 30, 1965 in Rockville Centre, New York, and is the son of Bill Donovan, Sr., the third leading scorer in Boston College Men's Basketball history. "Billy the Kid" Donovan attended Providence College where he played guard on the basketball team. His first two seasons with the Friars were unimpressive; he scored an average of two points per game as a freshman and three points as a sophomore. His junior year, however, Donovan excelled in the system of new head coach Rick Pitino. He averaged 15.1 points a game as a junior and 20.6 as a senior, when he led the Friars to the Final Four and earned the Southeast Regional Most Valuable Player honors. The Utah Jazz selected Billy Donovan in the third round (68th pick overall) in the 1987 NBA Draft, but was waived after preseason. He then signed a one-year contract with the New York Knicks, now coached by Rick Pitino. With the Knicks, averaged 2.4 points and 2.0 assists over 44 games. After the unsuccessful year with the Knicks, Donovan worked for a Wall Street investment firm before rejoining Pitino in 1989, who was now the head coach at the University of Kentucky. Donovan served as an assistant coach with Kentucky's Thundering Herd Men's Basketball Team from 1989 to 1994. In 1994, Donovan to the head coach position at Marshall University. In his first season as a head coach, he turned around a Marshall team that had gone 9-18 the season before his arrival, into an 18-9 team and wno the Southern Conference North Division. In his sophomore coaching season, Marshall went 17-11, led the conference in scoring and three-point field goals. In 1996 Donovan took over head coaching duties at the University of Florida, where the Gators Men's Basketball team had fallen sharply from its 1994 Final Four appearance. Under Donovan, the Gators reached the NCAA Tournament in every season between 1999–2007, making appearancing in three NCAA Championship games (2000, 2006 & 2007); and winning back-to-back National Championships in 2006, with a 73-57 win over UCLA, and 2007, with an 84-75 win over Ohio State. The team has ranked No. 1 ranking in three of the last four years. Donovan one of only two basketball players to have reached the Final Four; as a player, an assistant coach, and a head coach.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
The previous yearbook was given to me by our Gary Carter collector, thekid8 (aka Mike).
I didn't say anything when it gave it to me as I didn't think he wanted me to. Anyway, thanks again Mike.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Here is my directory listing for Torrance's South High...noted earlier. I can research other schools if anyone is interested.
South High School (9-12) (Torrance, California) (Team Name - Spartans)
1960: Mike Andrews, Michael Jay Andrews (Age 17 ref, born 9 July 1943) (MLB Infielder 1966-1973; 1969 MLB All-Star Selection) 1960: Ken Turner, Kenneth Charles Turner (Age 17 ref, born 17 Suh 1943) (MLB Pitcher California Angels 1967) 1969: Robert Patrick Andrews (Age 17 ref, born 11 Dec 1952) (MLB Infielder 1975-1979; Baltimore Orioles 1970 10th Rd Draft Pick) 1969: Michael Bruce Donley (Age 17 ref, born 4 Oct 1952) (22nd Secretary of the US Air Force 2008 to Present) 1975: Bobby Blotzer, Robert John Blotzer, aka Blotz (Age 17 ref, born 22 Oct 1958) (Musician; Drummer for Ratt) 1976: Juan Croucier (Age 17 ref, born 22 Aug 1959) (Former bassist for Dokken, Ratt and Quiet Riot) 1983: Chris Donnels (Age 16 ref, born 21 Apr 1966) (MLB Utility Player 1991-1995, 2000-2002; New York Mets 1987 1st Rd 24th Overall Draft Pick) 1986: Carl Henkel (Junior) (US Team Olympic Beach Volleyball Player; competed at the 1996 Olympics)(Transfered Senior year and graduated from Mira Coasta High School, Manhatten Beach) 1989: Johnnie James Morton Jr (Senior) (NFL Wide Receiver 1994-2005; Detroit Lions 1994 1st Rd Draft Pick; Mixed Martial Arts Fighter 2007) (year confirmed by schoolmate) 1990: Gillian Boxx (Age 17 ref, born 1 Sept 1973) (US Team Olympic Softball Catcher; 1996 Olympics Gold Medalist) 1992: Shannon Boxx (Freshman) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year) 1993: Shannon Boxx (Sophomore) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year) 1994: Shannon Boxx (Junior) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year) 1994: Chad Akio Morton (Age 17 ref, born 4 Apr 1977) (NFL Running Back/Punt Returner 2000-2006; 2004 Pro Bowl Alternate) 1995: Shannon Boxx (Senior) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year) 1995: Jennifer Kita (Age 17 ref, born 1978) (Japanese-American; Musician; Member of Harajuku Girls) 1996: Aaron Wright North (Age 17 ref, born 22 Mar, 1979) (Musician; Former lead guitarist for Nine Inch Nails) 2002: Chauncey Washington (Senior) (USC/NFL Running Back; Jacksonville Jaguars 2008 7th Rd Draft Pick; NFL 2008 to Present) ???? - Chad Mayate (Senior) (Reality Show Contestant; Member of Poreotics on America's Best Dance Crew Season 5 winners) ???? - Mike Song (Senior) (Reality Show Contestant; Member of Kaba Modern on America's Best Dance Crew Season 1)
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Taft High has a long list of famous alumni, with Titans coach Jeff Fisher, former MLB manager Kevin Kennedy, NY Giants WR Steve Smith, the late rapper Eazy E, actress Lisa Kudrow, and actor Jason Bateman high on the list.
I am 99.9% sure Eazy (Eric Wright) did not go to Taft ever. I know he went to Compton High as a friend of mine was in his class. I believe the reports of Eazy going to Taft are wrong. Terry "T-Bone" Gray was in the class of '87 with Ice Cube. They had a little rap group called the Stereo Crew (12" single is for sale on Amazon and Ebay) back then. T-Bone was a hanger-onner with NWA, part of da Lynch Mob, may have been part of the Westside Connection and was later a DJ for Mack 10. I only have the '87 yearbook. I thought Jason Bateman went to Bel Air Prep but I could be wrong on that.
1981 Danvers High School Yearbook (Danver, Massachusetts), titled "Heritage."
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future NFL tight end Mark Bavaro. The younger brother of actor Nick DiPaolo, Gregg DiPaolo is in the Senior Class.
The 1980-81 Danvers Varsity Falcons Football collected a 7-3 record. During the thanksgiving day game, "Mark Bravaro proved himself in this showdown leading the Falcon's to a victory with a 56 yard touchdown pass and an outstanding game on defense."
Mark Bavaro Senior Class Photo
"What do you mean I can't type?"
1980-01 Danvers High School Varsity "Falcons" Football Team. Mark Bavaro is the third player from the end in the second row (#84).
Falcons Action Photo. Mark Bavaro is in the center right (#84).
Mark Bavaro is likely shown with his Senior classmates spelling out "PRIDE" with their bodies (pages 2-3); has a Senior Class photo (page 47); is listed in the "Senior Activities" directory (page 94); is listed in the Senior Last Will and Testament, where he "leaves still growing" (page 112); is listed in the "Do You Remember?" section where it notes "Makr Bavaro making two All-American Football teams?" (page 124); is at the Senior Prom (page 143); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (#84) (page 168); in a Varsity Football action photo (#84) (pages 170-171); and behind a typewriter with the caption "What do you mean I can't type?" (page 215). There is a good change he is in other photos as there are more unlabeled images then labeled it appears.
Former professional football tight end Mark Bavaro was born April 28, 1963 in Winthrop, Massachusetts. Bavaro attended Notre Dame University where he played NCAA college football with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 1981 and 1984-1985, redshirted his sophomore season. During his senior season, Bavara caught 32 receptions for 295 yards and earned All-American honors. The New York Giants selected Mark Bavaro in the 4th round of the 1985 NFL Draft (100th pick overall), where he was made a starter by Giants coach Bill Parcells before the start of his '85 rookie season. Bavaro responded by catching 37 passes for 511 yards, and scoring 4 touchdowns, including a Giants single game team record 12 receptions (while Phil Simms was throwing for 513 yards vs. the Bengals – a game the Giants lost), "Rambo" played for the New York Giants (1985-1990), the Cleveland Browns (1992) and the Philadelphia Eagles (1993-1994). He became renowned during his time with the Giants for his blocking, toughness, and receiving skills. One of the toughest players of his era, Bavaro played through a broken jaw for six weeks; with broken toes; and through spained ankles until a degenerative knee condition led to his release by the Giants. He remained out of the league for a year, returning against doctor's advice to play for Bill Belichick's Browns in 1992, and then spent two final seasons with the Eagles. His signature play, carrying Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and several other San Francisco 49ers on his back, while he churned for more yardage in a Monday Night Game at Candlestick Park in 1986. Bavaro finished his nine-year NFL career with 351 receptions for 4733 yards and 39 touchdowns. He was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection (1986 & 1987) and a 2-time Super Bowl champion (XXI & XXV). Since retiring as a player, Bavara has worked as an equity block trader with GGET in Boston, and published a book titled "Rough & Tumber" (2008, St. Martin's Press), about a football tight end during the last season of his career.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
As noted in a thread in the Sports Talk Forum, CU Forum member ymarea (Brett) was the valedictorian of Saberhagen's 1982 graduation class.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Here is what I have/found for Grover Cleveland. Thought for sure I would find someone else in either the 1980 or 1982 if I looked hard enough, but no dice yet.
Grover Cleveland High School (9-12) (Yearbook = Les Memoires) (8140 Vanalden Avenue; Reseda, Los Angeles, California)
1961: Don Shaw, Donald Wellington Shaw (Age 17 ref, Born 23 Feb 1944) (MLB Pitcher 1967-1972) 1967: Harvey Robert Levin (Age 17 ref, Born 2 Sept 1950) (TV Producer/Celebrity Reporter, TMZ Editor-In-Chief and Creator) 1970: Charles Martin Smith Senior) (Film Actor/Writer/Director - Never Cry Wolf) 1972: Samuel Adam Adkins (Age 17 ref, Born 21 May 1955) (NFL Quarterback 1977, 1979-1981) 1972: Don Stark, Donald Stark (Senior) (Actor - Bob Pinciotti on That 70s Show) 1973: Jeff Widener (Age 17 ref, Born 11 Aug 1956) (Associated Press Photojournalist - Took the photo of the protestor halted a column of advancing tanks in 1989; Nominated for the 1990 Pulitzer Prize) 1973: Mike Gates, Michael Grant Gates (Age 17 ref, Born 20 Sept 1956) (MLB Second Baseman Montreal Expos 1981-1982) 1980: Bret Saberhagen (Sophomore) (confirmed - Varisty Baseball Portrait (page 86); is in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 86); and has a Sophomore Class photo (page 137). ) 1982: Barry Minkow (Freshman? - Could Not Find in Yearbook) (Religious Leader; Convicted of fraud costing investors an estimated $100 million) 1982: Bret Saberhagen (Senior) (confirmed - Homecoming First Prince with the First Princess (page 19); in the Homecoming Court group photo (page 19); playing in the Varsity vs Alumni Basketball game (page 23); modeling in the Senior Fashion Show (page 31); voted Most Popular Male (page 73); wearing a Nike hat and school jacket (page 95); has a Senior Class photo (page 97); running onto the basketball court with teammates (page 152-153); playing Varsity basketball (page 154); playing Varsity baseball and hustling to the next base (#18) (page 168); is in the Varsity Baseball Team photo (#18) (page 169); at the mound with the coach talking to the pitcher (#18) (page 169); in a classmate group photo titled "We are the 80s" wearing his baseball uniform (#18) (184).) 1984: Barry Minkow (Age 17 ref, Born 17 Mar 1967) (Religious Leader; Convicted of fraud costing investors an estimated $100 million) 1985: Trevor Wilson (Age 17 ref, Born 16 Mar 1968) (NBA Forward 1990-1996; Portland Trail Blazers 1990 2nd Rd Draft Pick) 2004: Nick Young (Senior - Previously flunked out of two high schools) (NBA Guard/Forward 2007 to Present; Washington Wizards 2007 1st Rd Draft Pick, 16th Overall) 2010: Victoria Justice (Age 17 ref, Born 19 Feb 1993) (Muscian/Actresss - Victorious, Zoey 101)
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
1978 Palos Verdes Estates Yearbook (Palos Verdes, California), titled "Triton." This yearbook has quite a few future notables. In the Senior Class is Pro Surfer-Actor John Philbin and together in the Freshman Class is future NBA star Mark Acres, Playmate Justine Greiner and Actor-Director Grant Heslov.
John Philbin appears in his Senior Class Photo (page 82) and in the Student Assemby group photo (page 169). Mark Acres has a Freshman Class Photo (page 122); is shown playing JV basketball and tapping the ball to a teammate on a rebound (page 224); and in the Junior Varsity Basketball group photo (page 225). Justine Greiner has a Freshman Class Photo (page 126). Grant Heslov has a Freshman Class Photo (page 127).
John Philbin Senior Class Photo.
Student Assemby Group Photo.
Mark Acres Freshman Class Photo.
"JUMPING against a Rolling Hills player, Mark Acres taps the ball to PV."
Junior Varsity Basketball Team Group Photo. Acres is the 4th player in the back row.
Justine Greiner Freshman Class Photo
Grant Heslov Freshman Class Photo
Actor and professional surfer John Philbin has appeared in several movies including "Children of the Corn" (1984), "Return of the Living Dead" (1985), "North Shore" (1987),"Point Break" (1991),"Tombstone" (1993), "Moonbase" (1997) and Zombie Farmer (2007). His television appearances include "Wiseguy" (1989) and "Law & Order" (1997), as well as a long list of made for TV movies. Philbin also produces a line of surfing documentary and instructional videos.
Former professional basketball center Mark Acres was born November 15, 1962 in Palos Verdes, Califonia. A McDonald’s High School All-American, Acres competed in the U.S. Olympic Festival before attending Oral Roberts University, where he played from 1981 to 1985, and was a four-time All-American. As a junior, Acres led ORU to the Midwestern Collegiate Conference title, averaging 18.5 ppg and 9.6 rpg, and shooting 56.4% from the field, second best in school history. He finished his collegiate career a member of NCAA exclusive 2K-1K group; exceeding 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks selected Mark Acres in the 2nd round of the 1985 NBA Draft. After two years in Belgium, Acres returned to the NBA. He played for the Boston Celtics (1987-1989), the Orlando Magic (1989-1992), the Houston Rockets (1992) and the Washington Bullets (1993). Best remembered for his time with the Celtics, where he played behind Robert Parish. Acres contributions to the Celtcs were accelerated by the injury-plagued retirement of backup center Bill Walton.
Former model Justine Greiner was chosen as Playboy's Playmate of the Month (centerfold) for February 1984. The photos taken for Griener's playboy photo shoot were originally suppose to appear in the November 1982 issue. Greiner was one of the few Playboy models from the mid-1980's not to appear in any Playboy videos. Possibly due to being upset at having her photos bumped from over a year.
Actor Grant Heslov has appeared in several movies including "True Lies" "Enemy of the State" "The Scorpion King" and several television programs including "Family Ties, L.A. Law and Matlock. Heslov earned an Academy Award nomination for "Good Night, and Good Luck" - a movie he produced, screenwrote and acted in.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
1981 St. Henry High School Yearbook (St. Henry, Mercer County, Ohio), titled "Pow Wow."
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class, is future football star Jim Lachey. His Senior year, Lachey was Captain of the Varsity Basketball Team, the Track Team and the Varsity Football Team.
Jim Lachey has a Senior Class photo (page 15); is listed in the Senior Activities section (page 24); in the Varsity "H" Club group photo (page 73); is in the Math-Science Club group photo (page 75); in the 1980-81 Varsity Football Team group photo (page 82); in the Varsity Football Seniors group photo (#54) (page 82); in a Varsity Football action scene (page 85); in the 1980-81 Varsity Basketball Team group photo (#44) (page 92); taking a shot after making the rebound (#44) (page 94); in the foreground of a photo of another player shooting (page 95); in the Boy's Track Team group photo (page 102); making a shot put (page 105); receiving an athletic award (page 106); receiving Most Valuable and Best Field Track Awards (page 106); at a football pep session (page 108); and is in the Yearbook Staff group photo (page 161(.
Jim Lachey Senior Class Photo
Varsity "H" Club group photo. Lachey is the first person in the second row.
Math-Science Club group photo.
1980-81 Varsity Football Team group photo.
1980-81 Varsity Football Team Seniors.
1980-81 Varsity Basketball Team group photo (#44).
Boy's Track Team group photo.
Receiving an athletic award and scholarship.
Former professional football offensive tackle James "Jim" Michael Lachey was born June 4, 1963 in St. Henry, Ohio. The multi-sport star at St. Henry High School attended Ohio State University where he played NCAA college football with the OSU Buckeye's from 1981 to 1984, where he was a guard on the Buckeye's famed "meat-grinder" offense, helping the team to the Big Ten Championship game and a berth in the Rose Bowl his Senior season. The San Diego Chargers selected Jim Lachey in the 1st round, 12th pick overall, in the 1985 NFL Draft. He played for the San Diego Chargers (1985-1987), the Los Angeles Raiders (1988) and the Washington Redskins (1988-1995), missing the '93 season due to a knee injury. Lachey is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (1987, 1990 & 1991) and a 3-time The Sports News All-Pro team selection (1989-1991). While with the Redskins, Lachey was a key member of "The Hogs", helping them win Super Bowl XXVI. In 2002, he was selected by a group panel as a member of the "70 Greatest Redskins." Since retiring from the NFL, Lachey authored the book called "Jim Lachey: The Ultimate Protector," and currently works as a color analyst for the Ohio State University Football broadcasts.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
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<< <i>Interesting thread and an interesting point for Yary--he just had another kid with his wife and I believe he has three under the age of 7. >>
I have Yary's Senior yearbook and will try to get it posted sometime this week. He's one of the good guys. >>
I totally agree. He was in MN for Vikings appearances around the draft. I went to go see him at a bar/grill and he came in and shook my hand (keep in mind I wasn't in line, just standing by the door) and talks to everyone he sees until he sits down. He shook everyone's hand and talked to everyone with no sense of hurry. He's a big guy too.
In the Senior Class is true crime author Cathy Scott; in the Sophomore Class is NFL tackle and brother of Bill Walton, Bruce Walton; and in the Freshman Class is NBA legend Bill Walton.
It is said Bill Walton grew from 6'1" to 6'7" between his sophomore and junior years. While I am not disputing that, it is apparent Bill Walton showed an early prowess at the game, serving on the 1966-67 Helix Junior Varsity Basketball Team his freshman year, and helping the team to a 10-4 record. Promoted to Varsity the next year, Walton would compile a 33-0 high school win-loss record between 1968-1970. As a senior, he averaged 29 points and 24 rebounds a game. After moving onto UCLA, Walton would help the Bruins tally an 88 game winning streak, before losing a Notre Dame matchup his Senior season.
Bruce Walton and the 1966-67 Helix Junior Varsity Football Team was much less successful with a 1-8 record.
1966-67 Helix Junior Varsity Basketball Team
1966-67 Helix Junior Varsity Football Team
Bill Walton has a Freshman Class Photo (page 133), and is in the Junior Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 207).
Bruce Walton has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 123), and is in the Junior Varsity Football Team group photo (page 196).
Cathy Scott has a Senior Class Photo (page 63), and is in the Swim Club group photo (page 147). According to Wikipedia, Cathy Scott worked on the high school yearbook her Senior year, but I could not find her listed in the staff in the yearbook.
With her Senior Class Photo, Cathy has noted her memory of Helix High School being "My junior year, Mr. Lee's wild lectures, and the fine spirt that Helix has maintained throughout the years." She has noted her ambition as being "To become an elementary school teacher, and to become a folk singer."
Also in this yearbook, is The Harlem Clowns performing in the school's gym (page 156). The Harlem Clowns, was a basketball show team based in Chicago and founded in 1934 by Al "Runt" Pullins, who is agrueably basketball's 1st national superstar, after he left the Harlem Globetrotters. The Harlem Clowns toured all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Asia during its several decades of existence from 1934 until 1983, when Pullins fell ill. Pullins died two years later.
Bill Walton Freshman Class Photo.
Bill Walton at Helix High School, 2010.
Former professional basketball player and sports commentator William "Bill" Theodore Walton III was born November 5, 1952 in Le Mesa, California. After playing for the United States in the 1970 FIBA World Championship, Walton attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he played basketball under John Wooden from 1971 to 1974. Walton, considered by some the greatest college basketball player ever, was a 3-time Naismith College Player of the Year (1972-1974). He led the UCLA Bruins to a National Title in 1972 (over Florida State) and in 1973 (over Memphis State). In the 1973 game, Walton made an impressive 21 of 22 field goal attempts and scored a total 44 pts.
The Portland Trail Blazers selected Bill Walton with the first overall pick in the 1974 NBA Draft. Walton played for the Portland Trail Blazers (1974-1979), the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers (1979-1985), and the Boston Celtics (1985-1987).
In 1976, Walton led the NBA in both rebounds per game and blocked shots per game, and helped Portland sweep the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals and take the NBA title over the favored Philadelphia 76ers, despite losing the first two games of the series.
Walton was named the 1976 Finals MVP, an All-Star selection in 1977 and 1978, and won the MVP award in 1978, but after a couple of injury filled seasons, he demanded to be traded, citing unethical and incompetent treatment by the Blazers' front office. He did not get his wish and sat out the 1978-79 season in protest.
Walton signed with his hometown San Diego Clippers, and spent a couple more years seasons alternating between the court and the disabled list, before being traded to the Boston Celtics for popular forward Cedric Maxwell and a first-round draft pick.
Providing a reliable backup to McHale and Parish, Walton played in a career-high 80 games and received the NBA Sixth Man Award in 1986, and the three brought Boston an NBA Championship.
Walton became and is the only player to have ever won an NBA Finals MVP, Sixth Man Award, and regular season MVP.
He injured himself in 1986-87, but returned for the playoffs. Walton spent the 1987-88 season on the injured list and attempted a comeback in February 1990, but injury intervened and he retired from the game.
Bill Walton has been inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame (1993); the UCLA Hall of Fame; and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1993).
He has had his #32 jersey number retired by the Trail Blazers and the UCLA Bruins.
After his retirement as a player, Walton became a popular, and at times controversial, NBA color commentator for NBC (1990-2002), the Los Angeles Clippers (1990-2002) and ABC/ESPN (2002-2009).
Bruce Walton Sophomore Class Photo.
Former professional football guard/tackle Bruce Edward Walton was born June 14, 1951 in San Diego, California, and is the older brother of famed basketball player Bill Walton. Bruce, like his brother, attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he played tackle on the UCLA Bruins Football Team from 1970 to 1972. The Dallas Cowboys selected Bruce Walton in the 5th round of the 1973 NFL Draft.
Walton played with the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1975. He appeared in 33 games and is credited with recovering 1 fumble and returning 1 kick-off (for 11 yards). Bruce Walton served as the general manager of KIFM radio in San Diego in the 1990s.
Cathy Scott Senior Class Photo.
1966-67 Helix Swim Team,
True crime writer and investigative journalist Cathy Scott was born during 1949 (?) in San Diego, California. Scott is an award-winning author best known for penning the true crime books "The Killing of Tupac Shakur" (Huntington Press) and "The Murder of Biggie Smalls" (St. Martin's Press), both bestsellers in the United States and United Kingdom. Her 7th book, The Rough Guide to True Crime, was released in August 2009, and her next book, about the 1990 contract murder of George Kogan, is scheduled for release by St. Martin's Press in early 2011.
A graduate of the University of Redlands, Cathy Scott taught journalism and advanced magazine writing for five years at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Journalism (2001-2005). She has sat as the Nevada State Sunshine Chair (1998-2007) and on the Society of Professional Journalists' Sunshine Committee, and was a key participant in the Library of Congress' 2008 National Book Festival. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, New York Post, George magazine, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. She has appeared as a televison guest on CNN, NPA and MTV.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future MLB pitcher Rick Cerone, who was the quarterback on the 1971-72 Essex Varsity Football Team and a pitcher on the 1971-72 Essex Varsity Baseball Team.
As quarterback, Cerone led the Varsity Football Team to an undeated 7-0-2 record, which included three shutouts. Against Bergen Catholic, Essex scored 34 points in the first half.
Cerone was also a key member of the Varsity Fencing Team that won the school it's 8th consecutive state championship.
Cerone has a Senior Class photo (page 27); is in the Student Council group photo (third on the right side)(page 99); is shown in the Dance Committee group photo (page 109); is shown in the Varsity Football Team group photo (#11) (page 132); playing quarterback for the Varsity Team (#11) (page 132); as co-captain with the Varsity Football Coach (#11) (page 133); in the Varsity Fencing Team group photo (page 144); in white Fencing Gear (page 145); in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 162); appears to be the background pitching having the ball thrown to him (?) (page 162); and in the background of a snapshot sleeping (?) (page 20).
Rick Cerone Senior Class Photo
1971-72 Essex Varsity Football Team.
Varsity Football Team Captains and Coach. Cerone is on the right (#11).
Quarterback Rick Cerone.
1971-72 Essex Varsity Baseball Team.
Rick Cerone on the mound (?).
1971-72 Essex Varsity Fencing Team. Cerone is in the middle in the first row wearing the dark jacket.
Fencer Rick Cerone.
Student Council Group Photo. Cerone appears to be the third student on the right side.
In the senior section. Rick Cerone sleeping in background (?).
Former professional baseball catcher Richard "Rick" Aldo Cerone was born May 19, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey.
The Cleveland Indians selected Rick Cerone in the 1st round, 7th pick overall, of the 1975 MLB Amateur Draft. Cerone made his Major League debut on August 17, 1975 at age 19. He played for the Cleveland Indians (1975-1976), the Toronto Blue Jays (1977-1979), the New York Yankees (1980-1984, 1987 & 1990), the Atlanta Braves (1985), the Milwaukee Brewers (1986), the Boston Red Sox (1988-1989), the New York Mets (1991) and the Montreal Expos (1992).
Cerone is best known for his time with the New York Yankees, where in 1980 he replaced Thurman Munson, killed in a plane crash the previous year. The following year, with Cerone as the starting catcher, the New York Yankees won the 1981 American League pennant, and played the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1981 World Series.
After retiring as a player, Cerone became a broadcaster on New York Yankees games for the Madison Square Garden Network, and playoff broadcasts for baseball's internatinal feeds. He left the Yankees to broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles before retiring from baseball completely. Leaving the Yankees has always been one of Cerone's greatest regrets.
In 1981, Cerone recorded a song, "A Long Run Home," released on a 7" single on the Reel Dreams label, with his royalties donated to the Italian Earthquake Victims Fund
In 1998, Cerone founded the Newark Bears, a minor league ball club in the independent Atlantic League. He sold the team in 2003.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school and in the Senior Class is future MLB star Lenny Dykstra.
His Senior year, Dykstra was co-Captain of the Varsity Football Team.
Lenny Dykstra is shown singing and/or performing on stage (page 39); in football uniform listening to the football coach (Jersey #33) (page 68); has a Varsity Football Team individual portrait (page 70); has a Varsity Baseball Team individual portrait (Jersey #1) (page 91); voted Male Most Athletic (page 242); and has a Senior Class photo (page 242).
Also in the yearbook is Lenny Dykstra's younger brother Kevin Dykstra (?) and Lenny's sister, Johna Dykstra (?), who is a Senior.
Dykstra's bio and his recent problems were lightly covered on a previous page, with his Junior yearbook. I was hoping to be able to update that Dykstra had fixed his troubles, but they appear to be at best delayed at the moment. Dykstra did give an interview this last week, covering the various scandals and the like his name has been brought up with....well, most of them.
Lenny Dykstra Interview
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time is MLB All-Star Royce Clayton in the Senior Class; actress Shireen Crutchfield in the Senior Class; NBA center Ed Stokes is in the Junior Class; and film director Rick Famuyiwa is in the Freshman Class. Actor Antonio Sabato, Jr. should also be a freshman at this school this year, but I could not find him.
The 1987-88 St. Bernard Varsity Baseball Team went undefeated in their league was named the League Champions and played in the CIF Championship series. The season was not over by the time the yearbook needed printed and I could not find reference to their final standings online.
The 1987-88 St. Bernard Varsity Basketball Team only lost one season game, in what was considered the most competitive CIF league, and played in the Kingdom of the Sun Tournament, finishing with a 5th place record.
Royce Clayton has a Senior Class photo (page 16a); as Male Best Legs (page 32); as Homecoming King with his Male Court (page 32b); as Homecoming King posing for a camera (page 32b); as Homecoming King with his mother and sister (page 32b); as Homecoming King with Homecoming Queen (page 32c); as Homecoming King with Homecoming Queen and Homecoming Princesses (page 32c); as Homecoming King with Homecoming Queen, Homecomnig Princesses and Male Court (page 32c); as a Homecoming King, escorted Homecoming Princess Shireen Crutchfield (page 32d); in the Varsity Baseball group photo (page 193); on Varsity Baseball throwing the ball to first (page 194); and on Varsity Baseball "catching the ball with a smile (page 195).
Shireen Crutchfield has a Senior Class photo (page 16b); as a Homecoming Princess with King, Princesses and Queen (page 32c); as a Homecoming Princess with King, Princesses and Queen (page 32d); as a Homecoming Princess, escorted by the Homecoming King, Royce Clayton (page 32d); in the National Honor Society group photo (page 67); in the Campus Ministry group photo (page 69); in the Viking Voice (school newsletter) group photo (page 70); in the Pep Club group photo (page 72); has an ad in taken out with congratulations from her mother featuring an old photo of Crutchfield and her younger sister (page 202); and is on the yearbook staff working on the underclassmen section (page 264-265).
Ed Stokes has a Junior Class photo (page 89); is in the Varsity Basketball group photo (page 144); on the bench with other players listening to the Varsity Basketball (page 144); playing Varsity Basketball and jumping above a player (page 148); and playing Varsity Basketball and making a jump shot (page 149); and is in the Varsity Basketball group photo (page 144).
Rick Famuyiwa has a Freshman Class photo (page 105); and is in the Junior Varsity Basketball group photo (page 151).
Royce Clayton Senior Class Photo.
Royce Clayton, the Homecoming King, with his male Royal Court.
Royce Clayton, the Homecoming King, the Homecoming Queen and the Homecoming Princesses. Homecoming Princess Shireen Crutchfield is the Princess in the black dress.
Royce Clayton, the Homecoming King, with his male Royal Court, the Homecoming Queen and the Homecoming Princesses. Homecoming Princess Shireen Crutchfield is the Princess in the black dress.
"Royce Clayton catches the ball with a smile."
"Senior Royce Clayton throws to first with ease."
Former professional baseball shortstop Royce Spencer Clayton was born January 2, 1970 in Burbank, California.
Clayton was picked by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round, 15th pick overall, in the 1988 MLB Amateur Draft. Clayton made his Major League debut for the San Francisco Giants on September 29, 1991, and would play in the Majors for 17 seaasons and 11 different teams. Crayton played for the San Francisco Giants (1991-1995), the St. Louis Cardinals (1996-1998), the Texas Rangers (1998-2000), the Chicago White Sox (2001-2002), the Milwaukee Brewers (2003), the Colorado Rockies (2004), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2005), the Washington Nationals (2006), the Cincinnati Reds (2006), the Toronto Blue Jays (2007) and the Boston Red Sox (2007).
A 1997 All-Star selection, Clayton known for his speed and accurate arm, finished in the top 5 of his league in shortstop assists 7 times and shortstop putouts 5 times.
In 1995, he led National League shortstops in assists (411), Putouts (223) and Range Factor. He also led National League shortstops in assists in 1997 and American League shortstops with putouts in 2000. In 2004, Crayton led the National League in Sacrifice Hits with an amazing 24.
While inactive for the Fall Classic, Clayton earned a World Series ring with the Red Sox swept the Colorado Rockies in the 2007 World Series.
Royce Clayton and his wife, Samantha Davies, have four children, Royce Jr., 4, and triplets, Elijah, Imani and Niya, 2, and make their home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Samantha competed for the United Kingdom in the 200-meter race at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Shireen Crutchfield Senior Class Photo.
Royce Clayton, the Homecoming King, with Shireen Crutchfield a Homecoming Princess. It appears they were each other's Homecoming date.
Actress-Model-Singer Shireen Crutchfield was born December 29, 1970 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Crutchfield is best known for her short but rememorable role as Jace (X5-798) in James Cameron's television series Dark Angel.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, she was the lead singer of the R&B group "The Good Girls." Her first television appearance was in 1993 on Soul Train with "The Good Girls." Crutchfield continue to appear on Soul Train as a dancer.
As an actress, Crutchfield has starred in the movies; Love and a Bullet, Judgement Day, and House Party. She has also appeared on television shows The Bold and the Beautiful, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Commander in Chief, and Seinfield. Crutchfield has made guest appearances on The Steve Harvey Show and The Jamie Foxx Show and was a series regular on The Contender.
Crutchfield modeled for the well known Nous Models in Los Angeles, where she did a campaign for Ford vehicles and modeled for a major department store.
Ed Stokes Junior Class Photo.
"Ed Stokes is tall, but he can still hit the jumper."
Ed Stokes looks for an open man."
Former professional basketball forward-center Edward "Ed" Kobie Stokes was born September 3, 1971 in Syracuse, New York.
Stokes attended the University of Arizona, where he earned 1990 Pac-10 All-Freshman honors and finished his collegiate career with 984 points, 644 rebounds and 167 blocked shots.
The Miami Heat selected Ed Stokes early in the 2nd round (35th pick overall) in the 1993 NBA Draft. After a couple of years of playing overseas, Stokes' rights were traded in 1995 by the Heat to the Washington Bullets (along with Jeff Webster for Rex Chapman and Terrence Rencher), who released him.
After playing for the Denver Nuggets in the 1996-97 preseason, and the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1997-68 preseason, Stokes would make it to the NBA with the Toronto Raptors in 1997-98, appearing in 4 games. Despite only playing for slightly more then 4 min. his professional career, Stokes has a number of rookie cards including 1993-94 Upper Deck #324 and 1993 Classic Draft #68.
Rick Famuyiwa Freshman Class Photo.
Film Director Rick Famuyiwa was born June 18, 1973.
Famuyiwa graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Cinema-Television (Production) and Cinema-Television (Critical Studies). During his senior year at USC, he wrote and directed a thesis film, Blacktop Lingo. The short brought him industry attention, and was one of 29 films selected (out of 1,500 submissions) to screen at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival.
He is also the film writer and director of The Wood (1999) and Brown Sugar (2002). His latest project, Our Family Wedding (2010), stars Forest Whitaker and America Ferrera.
Famuyiwa was nominated as Best Director for a 2000 Black Reel Award for his work on Brown Sugar.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
1965 Woodrow Wilson (Classical) High School Yearbook (Long Beach, California), titled "Campanile."
Attending Woodrow Wilson at the time and in the Sophomore Class, is future MLB players Bob Grich and Ed Crosby, and future NFL player Jeff Severson. In the Junior Class is future NFL player Sid Smith.
ABA/NBA basketball player Swen Nater was born Jan. 14, 1950 and attended this school so he should be in the yearbook, but I could not locate him.
The 1964-65 Woodrow Wilson B's Football Team posted a 5-3 record, including a 24-0 shutout of Downey and a 32-0 shutout of Poly, for a third place league finish. This was considered a rebuilding year, after winning the league championship the previous season.
The 1964-65 Woodrow Wilson Varsity Basketball Team, also rebuilding with a new head coach, compiled an 8-13 record.
The 1964-65 Woodrow Wilson Junior Varsity Baseball Team, had a 10-1 record at the time the yearbook was printed. Bob Grich is an infielder.
This book belonged to a Donna Windham, who is classmate of Grich and Severson. Grich has signed the book (page 159), "Donna, Good Luck in French II. If your like me you'll need it. Good luck in the Future. See you this Summer. Bob Grich."
Ed Crosby appears in the Junior Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 194).
Bob Grich appears in a Sophomore Class photo (page 104); is in the Spring Sophomore Class Council group photo (page 115); in the "B's" Football Team group photo (page 182) and in the Junior Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 190); and in the Junior Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 194).
Jeff Severson is shown in his Sophomore Class photo (page 111) and in the "B's" Football Team group photo (page 182).
Sid Smith is shown in his Junior Class photo (page 93); is in the Varsity Football Team group photo (page 173); in the Varsity Starting Offense group photo (page 172); in the Varsity Starting Defense group photo (page 172); in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 188); with other Varsity Basketball Team starters getting ready for a gam (page 188); is shown making a basketball shot (page 189); and is shown under he basket while a teammate makes the rebound (page 189).
A less noteable, Terry DeKraai, who would later attend USC and was a football lettermen in 1967 and 1969, is a Senior in this yearbook.
The leading Varsity Basketball scorer, John Mastright, would later become a Los Angeles County Fire Battalion Chief. (And made news about 10 years ago...crashing the fire truck and totally it on a pole.)
Junior Varsity Baseball Team. Bob Grich is the 4th player in the second row. Ed Crosby is the 5th player in the second row.
Bob Grich Sophomore Class Photo.
Bob Grich 1965 Signature and Message.
"B's" Football Team Photo. Bob Grich is the 6th player in the second row. Jeff Severson is the first player in the first row.
Junior Varsity Basketball Team. Bob Grich is the last player in the first row.
Spring Sophomore Class Council. Bob Grich is the last student in the back row.
Jeff Severson Sophomore Class Photo.
Sid Smith Junior Class Photo.
Varsity Football Team. Sid Smith is the 4th player from the end in the last row.
Varsity Football Starting Defense. Sid Smith is the second player from the end of the first row.
Varsity Football Starting Offense. Sid Smith is the second player in the first row.
Varsity Basketball Team. Sid Smith is the fifth student, or sixth person counting the coach, in the back row (#53).
Former professional baseballl utility player Edward "Ed" Carlton Crosby was born May 26, 1949 in Long Beach, California.
The Los Angeles Dodgers drated Ed Crosby in the 27th round of the 1967 MLB Amateur Draft, but he did not sign.
The St. Louis Cardinals selected Ed Crosby in the 2nd round (43rd pick overall) of the 1969 MLB Amateur Draft, and he made his MLB debut on July 12, 1970, at age 21.
Crosby played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1970, 1972-1973), the Cincinnati Reds (1973) and the Cleveland Indians (1974-1976). In his six-year Major League career, Crosby appeared in 297 games, connecting for 149 hits in 677 at-bats with 44 RBI's. Most of his Major League at-bats came as a frequently-used infield back-up to Dal Maxvill, Joe Torre and Ted Sizemore, while with the Cardinals.
While playing for the Reds during the 1973 National League Championship Series, Crosby made one hit in two appearances, for a 0.500 batting average, however "The Big Red Machine" lost to the Mets in five games.
Ed Crosby is the father of current Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop and 2004 MLB Rookie of the Year Bobby Crosby.
Former professional baseball second baseman Robert Anthony "Bobby" Grich was born January 15, 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan.
Bob Grich was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1st round (19th pick overall) in the 1967 MLB Amateur Draft out of Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California. He made his Major League debut on June 29, 1970 and played for the Baltimore Orioles (1970-1976) and the California Angels (1977-1986). The Orioles would win the 1970 World Series, but Grich did not play in the Fall Classic.
A solid defense player, Grich set the American League second base record with 484 putouts in a season in 1974 and earned four Gold Glove Awards (1973-1976). He could also hit, leading the league in slugging average and homeruns in 1981, and once hitting three consecutive home runs in a game (1974).
During his 17-year career, Grich batted .266, with 224 home runs, 864 RBI, 1033 runs, 1833 hits, 320 doubles, 47 triples, 104 stolen bases and a .371 on base percentage in 2008 games. Grich is a 6-time All-Star selection (1972, 1974, 1976, 1979-80 & 1982) and a 1981 Silver Slugger Award winner.
In 1996, Grich became the first player elected to the Angels' Hall of Fame, and in 2010, he was inducted into the International League Hall of Fame.
Former professional football safety Jeffrey Kent Severson was born September 16, 1949 in Fargo, North Dakota.
Severson attended Long Beach State University and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 12th round fo the 1971 NFL Draft.
Severson played for the Washington Redskins (1972), the Houston Oilers (1973-1974), and the Denver Broncos (1975) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1976-1977).
During his rookie season with the 1972 NFC Champions Washington Redskins, Severson played in Super Bowl VII against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins won the game, but the score 14-7, was the lowest-scoring Super Bowl to date, thanks to a strong defense on both sides. Severson being of the key Redskins players.
In 1990, Severson returned to Long Beach State where he coached for one season along side NFL Hall of Fame coach George Allen.
Former professional football lineman Sid Ercil Smith was born July 6, 1948 in Wichita, Kansas.
Smith attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans alongside Heisman Trophy and future Hall of Fame running back O. J. Simpson. A 1969 The Sporting News, UPI, Walter Camp and Time All-American selection, Smith was a member of the Trojans 1967 Rose Bowl Champions and played Ohio State in the classic 1969 Rose Bowl.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Sid Smith in the 1st round of the 1970 NFL Draft. Smith was the Chiefs first #1 draft pick after the AFL-NFL merger, and as an NFL team.
He played for the Kansas Chiefs Chiefs from 1970 to 1972 and finished his career with the Houston Oilers in 1974.
After retiring from football, Smith built homes in the Sugar Land, Texas region from 1975 to 1984.
Served as a leader for Habitat for Humanity in 1998 and recently as an assistant football coach for St.Thomas High School in Houston, Texas.
Currently a salesman for State Farm Insurance in Richard, Texas.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time is future Major League Baseball players Ed Crosby, Bob Grich and Jeff Burroughs, and future National Football League player Jeff Severson. Crosby, Grich and Severson are in the Senior Class. Burroughs is a member of the Sophomore Class.
ABA/NBA basketball player Swen Nater was born Jan. 14, 1950 and attended this school so he should be in the yearbook, but I could not locate him.
Ed Crosby is shown in his Senior class photo (page 28); appears in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 187); and is shown on the Varsity Baseball in a batting stance (page 187).
Bob Grich is shown with the Senior class forming the numbers "6" and "7" for 67. (Grich is close to the top of 6 and easy to spot); in his Senior class photo (page 34); in the Junior Exchange (JX) Club group photo (page 142); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (page 166); in the Varsity Football Team Offensive Line group photo (page 167); individual football team quarterback photo (page 171); getting sacked as the team's quarterback (page 173); playing basketball and leaping in the air over a defender (page 182); in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 183); in the Varsity Basetball Team group photo (page 187); and a photo showing Grich in a mid air dive catching a line drive (page 188).
Jeff Severson is shown in his Senior class photo (page 50); in the Varsity Football Team on playground posed photo (page 164-165); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (page 166); in the Varsity Football Team Defense Line group photo (page 167);and has a posed football portrait (page 172).
Jeff Burroughs is shown in his Sophomore class photo (page 88); in the Junior Varsity Football Team group photo (page 176) and in the Junior Varsity Hoopsters Basketball Team group photo (page 184).
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Varsity Baseball Team. Bob Grich is the 4th person, or the 3rd player, in the back row. Ed Crosby is the 7th person, or the 6th player, in the back row.
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Varsity Basketball Team. Bob Grich is the 2nd to last person in the 2nd row (#15).
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Varsity Football Team. Bob Grich is the 4th player in the second row (#10). Jeff Severson is the 9th player in the second row (#66).
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Varsity Football Team, Offensive Starters. Bob Grich is the 2nd to last person in the back row...lined up as quarterback (#15).
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Junior Varsity Basketball Team. Jeff Burroughs is the 4th person in the back row (#30).
1966-67 Woodrow Wilson Junior Varsity Football Team. Jeff Burroughs is the 2nd to last person in the third row (#49).
Ed Crosby Senior Class Photo.
Ed Crosby, Varsity Baseball Player.
Bob Grich Senior Class Photo.
"Bob Grich defies the law of gravity as he pockets this low liner."
"Bobby Grich leaps high over the blocking attempt of Lew Alcinder" & Bob Grich Varsity Football Quarterback Portrait
Jeff Severson Senior Class Photo.
Jeff Burroughs Sophomore Class Photo.
Former professional baseball outfielder Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Burroughs was born March 7, 1951 in Long Beach, California.
The Washington Senators drafted Jeff Burroughs, out of Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA, with the first pick overall in the 1969 MLB Amateur Draft.
Burroughs made his MLB debut on July 20, 1970, at the age of 19, and played for the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers (1970-1976), the Atlanta Braves (1977-1980), the Seattle Mariners (1981), the Oakland Athletics (1982-1984) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1985).
In his 16-season career, Burroughs played in 1689 games, collecting a .261 batting average with 240 home runs and 882 RBIs. Burroughs led the AL in RBI's in 1974 (118), finished second in the AL in homeruns in 1973 (30) and finished second in the NL in homeruns in 1977 (41). In 1978, Burroughs posted an impressive NL leading .432 on-base %.
He had his best season in 1979, batting .301 with 25 home runs and 118 RBIs and was selected as the American League Most Valuable Player. Burroughs is also a 2-time All-Star selection (1974 & 1978).
Defensively, Burroughs was capable but considered slow. When he announced his goal was to win a Gold Glove, teammate Joe Lovitto said, "You won't make any errors. You don't get to a ball until it stops rolling."
Jeff Burroughs is the father of former professional third baseman and 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Sean Burroughs, who he successfully coached the Long Beach All-Stars to the 1992 and 1993 championship.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
I should likely build a website sometime, but have not exactly decided the purpose of such yet. Meaning, perhaps it would be best for me to share my HS directory and go into more bio detail...and try to make money from site hits...rather then selling the books themselves. I also have a bunch of celebrity and political notable yearbooks, so I imagine it would do well overall in hits.
"Back in the day" I use to have a 400-500 page website that received about 400 hits a day with no paid advertisement. This was meteorite related and half a sale site, but it shows me, there is money there with paid ads if you have good and unique content. Figure $0.02-$0.08 a hit, or about $10 a day having the site. I bet I could easily double that (?) with celebs...a much more general public subject. I don't know...but it's a thought.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
That picture of Cerone the fencer looks like John Belushi.
Love the Grich autograph.
Attending this school at the time is Luis Zendejas in the Sophomore Class and Max Zendejas in the Freshman Class, brothers and future kickers in the National Football League; and future MLB pitcher Richard Yett in the Junior Class.
The Zendejas are from a family of kickers, and their brothers Tony Zendejas (NFL 1985-1995, the first NFL kicker to convert all his field goal attempts in a season) and Alex Zendejas (college) were also kickers. Their nephew, Alex Zendajas Jr., is the current placekicker for the University of Arizona. Luis Zendejas still holds many of the school's kicking records and was inducted into it's Hall of Fame in 1991.
After losing it's first game, the 1978-79 Don Antonio Lugo Varsity Baseball Team, finished with a winning record and made the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Finals, winning the first round, but losing in the second round.
Rich Yett is shown pitching (page 10); has a Junior Class photo (page 66); celebrating a score in baseball (page 146); in his windup pitching (page 196); and hitting the ball (full page photo) (page 195).
Luis Zendejas has a Sophomore Class photo (page 83).
Max Zendejas has a Freshman Class photo (page 91) and is shown playing on the Junior Varsity Soccer Team (page 184).
Rich Yett Junior Class Photo.
"Richard Yett sharpens his earned run average."
"Richard Yett scores again."
"Richard Yett in the wind up."
"Yett looks for the fences!"
Luis Zendejas Sophomore Class Photo.
Max Zendejas Freshman Class Photo.
Former professional football placekicker Luis Zendejas was born October 22, 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Luis played in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys from 1987 to 1989 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 1989. He also played with the Arizona Rattlers in the Arena Football League (AFL) from 1992 to 1992.
While with the Cowboys, Zendejas was reported to be a member of the "Bounty Bowl." Philadelphia Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan was alleged, by Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson, to have placed a $200 bounty on Zendejas, who had been cut earlier by Philadelphia, for the 1989 Thanksgiving Classic game between Dallas and Philadelphia. During this game, Jessie Small blasted Zendejas after a kick-off and left the wobbly kicker with a concussion.
Zendejas claimed that when he was with the Eagles, a player had once received $200 – $100 each for hits on a punter and kicker. This led his coach Jimmy Johnson to make the accusation that a bounty had existed in this game as well.
After the game, Johnson commented to reporters, "I have absolutely no respect for the way they played the game, I would have said something to Buddy, but he wouldn't stand on the field long enough. He put his big, fat rear end into the dressing room."
Buddy Ryan responded, "I resent that. I've been on a diet, lost a couple of pounds. I thought I was looking good."
In his five professional seasons, Luis Zendejas played in 31 games, making 37 field goals on 55 attempts (67.3%) and 78 extra points on 79 attempts (98.7%). Zendejas kicked in 4 field goals in the infamous Fog Bowl.
Currently the Arizona Cardinals Community Relations Director.
Luis Zendejas Introduction to Placekicking on YouTube.
Former professional football placekicker Maximmillian "Max" Zendejas was born September 2, 1986 in Michoacan, Mexico.
Max attended the University of Arizona from 1982 to 1985. Max was chosen as the Arizona Wildcats Most Valuable Player in 1985, was a 1983 All-American pick. He holds several school career records and is the Wildcats' career scoring leader with 360 points, field goal leader with 79, kicked field goals in 18 consecutive games to set another UA record, and has the school's longest field goal with a 57-yarder against ASU in 1985.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Max Zendejas in the 4th round (100th pick overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft.
Max would never play for Dallas and was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1986, to replace long-time Redskins kicker Mark Mosley. Released from the Redskins, Max signed with the Green Bay Packers for 1987 and 1988, where he finished his career.
On October 23, 1988, in a matchup between the Packers and the Redskins, Zendejas missed a 24-yard game tying field goal in the final 11 seconds. "He's a true Redskin. He wouldn`t let us down," Washington defensive end Dexter Manley said after the game.
In his three professional seasons, Max played in 27 games, making 34 field goals on 49 attempts (69.4%) and 53 extra points on 62 attempts (85.5%).
Max Zendejas was elected to the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.
Former professional baseball relief pitcher Richard Martin Yett was born on October 6, 1962, in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California.
The Minnesota Twins selected Rich Yett in the 26th round (650th overall) of the 1980 MLB Amateur Draft.
He made his Major League debut on April 13, 1985 for the Minnesota Twins, however after only played one game, was traded to the Cleveland Indians in package deal for pitcher Bert Blyleven.
Yett played for the Cleveland Indians from 1986 to 1989, posting rather high Earned Run Averages from 4.65 to 5.25.
On September 22, 1986, two weeks after learning a new forkball, Yett used it to shut out the first place California Angels on four hits. It was one of just three starts for Yett that season. In late 1989, Yett returned to the Twins, signing as a free agent, where he retired after the 1990 season. In his six professional seasons, Yett played in 136 games, recording 49 saves and posting a 22-24 win-loss record.
Yett is currently the pitching coach at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Arizona.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Featured in this book in the Sophomore Class is the then 15-year old Frank Gifford.
Gifford has a football portrait (page 36); is likely in the Sanbad Reserves Football Team group photo (page 36); and there are three large photographs showing the sophomore class he is also likely found within (pages 43-45).
Frank Gifford Football Team Portrait.
Sanbad Reserves Football Team. Maybe the second in the first row?
Former professional football halfback/wide receiver and sports commentator Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford was born August 16, 1930 in Santa Monica, California. Gifford attended Bakersfield College for one year, making the Junior College All-American team, before transferring to the University of Southern California, where he played NCAA football with the Trojans earning All-American honors.
The New York Giants selected Frank Gifford in the 1st round (11th pick overall) in the 1952 NFL Draft. Gifford would play his entire 12-year (1952-1964) with the Giants appearing in 136 regular season games.
He played both offense and defense during his early days with the team, earning Pro Bowl selections as a defensive back, running back and as a wide receiver.
Gifford retired with 3,609 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns in 840 carries, he also had 367 receptions for 5,434 yards and 43 touchdowns. Gifford completed 29 of the 63 passes he threw for 823 yards and 14 touchdowns with 6 interceptions.
Gifford was a 6-time All-Pro selection (1953, 1955-1959); an 8-time Pro Bowl selection (1953-1959 & 1963); the 1958 Pro Bowl MVP and the 1956 UPI NFL MVP, among other honors. The New York Giants have retired Gifford's #16 jersey number and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977.
After Gifford's playing days ended he became a sports commentator, maingly for NFL games, on CBS. In 1971, Gifford replaced Keith Jackson as the play-by-play announcer on ABC's Monday Night Football, joining Howard Cosell and Don Meredith. Gifford commentated on MNF from 1971 to 1997.
Gifford also served as a sports commentator and reporter for ABC, covering the Olympic Games, skiing, and golf, and used to guest-host Good Morning America when needed. While filling in as GMA host, Gifford met his wife Kathie Lee.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
(I think a couple list members have some of these yearbooks, so I am more just making a note for them.)
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Thanks for sharing Mark.
Steve
<< <i>Today is Giffords 80th birthday.
Thanks for sharing Mark.
Steve >>
Was wondering if anyone would notice. You are now an official no-prize winner.
I have an interesting signature somewhere I should try to dig out today. A club application Gifford filled out.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
My high school yearbooks (South Torrance High, in Torrance, CA) have Johnnie Morton (NFL WR and now USC assistant FB coach) and Carl Henkel (Olympic beach volleyballer - he transferred midway during his senior year to Mira Costa High School, which had the best volleyball program in the country).
My sister's yearbooks (same school, a few years later) have Gillian Boxx (Olympic gold medal softballer) in 2 and Chad Morton (NFL RB/KR) in the other 2. In the non-sports area, hers also have Marcel Melanson (Compton Deputy Fire Chief, regularly featured on the BET show First In).
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<< <i>This is one of the most fun threads on the site.
My high school yearbooks (South Torrance High, in Torrance, CA) have Johnnie Morton (NFL WR and now USC assistant FB coach) and Carl Henkel (Olympic beach volleyballer - he transferred midway during his senior year to Mira Costa High School, which had the best volleyball program in the country).
My sister's yearbooks (same school, a few years later) have Gillian Boxx (Olympic gold medal softballer) in 2 and Chad Morton (NFL RB/KR) in the other 2. In the non-sports area, hers also have Marcel Melanson (Compton Deputy Fire Chief, regularly featured on the BET show First In).
Nick >>
My directory says you two might have a couple other notables among your yearbooks.
Not my complete listing for "South High School (Torrance, California)" but that period of time.
If you could confirm any certain year or class or the Age 17 references it would be appreciated. Like "Chad Morton was a Junior in 1994"(likely).
1986: Bobby Blotzer (Age 17 ref., born 16 Aug 1969) (aka "Blotz". Drummer for Ratt)
1988: Johnnie Morton (Age 17 ref., born 7 Oct 1971) (NFL Player 1994-2005, Boxer)
1990: Gillian Boxx (Age 17 ref., born 1 Sept 1973) (Gold Medal US Softball Team Member)
1992: Shannon Boxx (Freshman) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year)
1993: Shannon Boxx (Sophomore) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year)
1994: Shannon Boxx (Junior) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year)
1994: Chad Morton (Age 17 ref, born 4 Apr 1977) (NFL Player 2000-2006)
1995: Shannon Boxx (Senior) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year)
1996: Aaron Wright North (Age 17 ref, born 22 Mar, 1979) (Former lead guitarist for Nine Inch Nails)
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Henkel transferred out during his senior year ('86-'87).
Johnnie Morton was Class of '89.
Your YOB on Blotzer is wrong. He was a student there back in the '70s. So was Juan Croucier, also of Ratt.
I forgot about Shannon Boxx entirely, and I think I have the overlap wrong on Gillian Boxx and Chad Morton yearbooks. I assume my sister still has her copies, but they're 3 time zones away from me.
If Aaron Wright spent his freshman year there, he's probably in my sister's senior yearbook.
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<< <i>I didn't know about Pete La... going to Taft. They had a fair number of athletes that I know of: Robin Yount, Gabe Kapler, Larry Dierker, Jordan Farmar, and Olympian Quincy Watts (who I played pick up basketball with one morning... dude was fast!). A friend of mine was assistant coach when Kapler was on the team. >>
Taft High has a long list of famous alumni, with Titans coach Jeff Fisher, former MLB manager Kevin Kennedy, NY Giants WR Steve Smith, the late rapper Eazy E, actress Lisa Kudrow, and actor Jason Bateman high on the list.
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The entry I provided for your school wasnt very complete and it is still missing reference and the like, making it one of earlier entries. Which should explain the Blotz note, as I was saying the band was in high school during their brief time at being popular.
I also now, like on Johnnie Morton, will have NFL Wide Receiver, rather then NFL Player, and will usually add draft notes and college name (if of interest). The directory I am working on is still pretty new and going through changes.
I'll fix all of that tonight with the help of your notes (thanks) and check a couple other sources I know of now.
California really has 10-15x it's share of notables.
Clear Skies,
Mark
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Then take musicians, like the NIN guy, there is a good change the random musician...didn't finish school (the NIN guy did)...or might have been smoking a cigarette in the bathroom during class photo time. So it can be kind of a hit and miss with them.
I just got a yearbook today, 1935 Alhambra High School (Alhambra, California) that should be Tex Schramm's freshman and Hillary Clinton's mother junior year. Most likely Schramm wont be identifiable as the older books are terrible on freshman...but it is packed with sigs., and at $8 a worthwhile roll of the dice, and hopefully if Schramm isn't in there (or I cant find him), I can find Hillary's mother.
Due to Chelsy's marriage the three generations of Clinton women were on the cover of people or time recently, perhaps her biggest claim to fame now (other then being Hillary's mom). Blah, Blah.
The 1938 Alhambra yearbook should have Schramm as a Senior and Ralph Kiner as a Sophomore. That would have been the better book.
Several have asked how I find these, which I imagine the last couple postings show better then I have explained.
Edit to add, yeah...found Tex. Tex Schramm's full name is Texas Earnest Schramm and graduated in 1938. The yell leader for the class of 1938 in the 1935 yearbook is "Texas Schranim", so they mispelled a "m" to a "n i" which is likely how it looked on paper to whoever typed it. No individual shot it appears (boo) and it only narrows him to one of three classrooms, but at least I found his name and know exactly what class he is in now (Alhambra had three graduating classes a year..maybe even four, one for each season). Will examine the book a little better later.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
During 2002, the school had what was knicknamed the "Long Beach Poly Five." The school boasted an unprecedented five Senior players ranked in the top 100 in the nation according to Rivals.com. The Long Beach Poly Five included: tight end Marcedes Lewis, offensive tackle Winston Justice, defensive tackle Manual Wright, running back Hershel Dennis Jr, and Darnell Bing. All but Dennis would enter the NFL, and Dennis would become a star in his own right at USC. Also in the Senior Class is AFL player David Sutton, NBA player Bobby Jones and MLB pitcher James McDonald; while in the Sophomore Class is USA Team sprinter Shalonda Solomon; and in the Freshman Class is NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson.
Darnell Bing is listed in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 35); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202); and is part of the Boy's Varsity Track and Field Team group photo (page 257).
Hershel Dennis Jr is shown while he "scans the field as he chases through" at the Homecoming game (page 19); is in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 42); voted class Male Most Athletic (page 78); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202);
Bobby Jones is listed in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 49); and is in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 274); is shown practicing and making a slam dunk (page 275); and is shown preparing for a free-throw (page 275).
Winston Justice is listed in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 50); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202);
Marcedes Lewis listed is in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 52); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202); is shown with a teammate rushing "the quarterback during the most important game of the season!" (page 202); is in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 274); and is shown making a layup (page 274).
James McDonald is listed in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 54); pitching the baseball (page 246); is in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 247); and is in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 274).
David Sutton is likely in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); and is listed in the Senior Class Photo Section (page 81, not pitchured).
Pago Togafau listed as missing in the Senior Photo section; is shown using his size and power over an oppentant at the Homecoming game (page 19); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202);
Manny Wright is in the "Senior Mob Shot" (page 32-33); has a Senior Class Photo (page 74); is shown studying a text book (page 174); is part of the Varisty Football Team group photo (page 202); is part of the Junior Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 276);
Shalonda Solomon has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 125); is shown in the Varsity Track Team Photo (page 254); and a track meet running (page 255).
DeSean Jackson has a Freshman Class Photo (page 136); is likely in the unlabeled 2001-2002 Freshman Boys Football Team (page 204); and is shown in the 2001-2002 Frosh/Soph Baseball Team (page 204).
2001-02 Long Beach Polytechnic Varsity Football Team.
2001-02 Long Beach Polytechnic Varsity Basketball Team. The second player in the back row is James McDonald. The fourth player in the back row is Marcedes Lewis. The fifth player in the back row is Bobby Jones.
2001-02 Long Beach Polytechnic Varsity Baseball Team. James McDonald is fourth from the end in the back row.
2001-02 Long Beach Polytechnic Frosh/Soph Baseball Team.
"Lakewood High School collides with linebacker Senior Pago Togafau's immense power."
Darnell Bing Senior Class Photo.
Hershel Dennis Jr. Senior Class Photo.
Bobby Jones Jr. Senior Class Photo.
Winston Justice Senior Class Photo.
Marcedes Lewis Senior Class Photo.
"Junior Josh Tauanuu and Senior Marcedes Lewis rush the quarterback during the most important game of the season!"
"Senior starter Marcedes Lewis powers up in a layup in the "house.' Having contributed greatly to both the varsity football and basketball teams, it is not a surprize Lewis was named All-American for his accomplishments."
James McDonald Senior Class Photo.
"Senior pitcher James McDonald, loosens up during practice."
Manny Wright Senior Class Photo.
Manny Wright studying a text book.
Shalonda Solomon Sophomore Class Photo.
"Sophomore Shalonda Solomon, 2001 CIF Champion in both the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes, leads the race against Cabrillo and her other teammates. Followed closely by sister Shana Solomon and Junior Stephanie Graves. These three are among the fastest girl runners in California."
DeSean Jackson Freshman Class Photo.
Professional football linebacker Darnell Bing was born September 10, 1984 in Long Beach, California. Bing attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans from 2003 to 2005. With the future NFL star roster of the Trojans, he was a member of the 2003 AP Championship Team and the 2004 BCS Championship Team. Bing himself was named the Spring News Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 2003; a 2003 Sports News Freshman All-American; a 2004 Second-team All-Pac-10 selection; before having a break out junior season. In 2005, Bing was a First-team All-Pac-10 selection; a First-team AP All-American and a Jim Thorpe Award semifinest. Bing chose to forgo his senior season. The Oakland Raiders selected Darnell Bing in the 4th round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Bing played with the Raiders in 2006, signed by the San Francisco 49ers in 2007, the New York Jets in 2008, the Detroit Lions in 2008 and the Houston Texans in 2009.
Collegiate running back Hershel Dennis Jr. was born July 12, 1984 in Long Beach, California. "Patch" played for the University of Southern California Trojans for six seasons, 2002-2007. He was approved for a 5th and 6th year of eligibility after missing most of two seasons due to a pair of knee injuries. During Dennis' time with USC, the Trojans went 70-8 and finished the BCS top 5 each season, making him the first player to play on six Pac-10 Championship squads and the Winningest Player in College Football History. During Dennis' time with the Trojans, they played in the 2003 Orange Bowl, the 2004 Rose Bowl, the 2005 Orange Bowl, the 2006 Rose Bowl, the 2007 Rose Bowl and the 2008 Rose Bowl. The Trojans won 5 of the 6 Bowl games, losing the 2006 Rose Bowl to Texas by a 38-41 score. In his final game, the 2008 Rose Bowl against Illinois, Dennis rushed for a touchdown, his first of the season and first since 2004, that led teammates to rush the goal from the sidelines in celebration (and earn an excessive celebration penalty). "It was something that I will never forget. I’ve scored a lot of touchdowns in my career, and that wasn’t even one of the best ones. But after scoring the touchdown and seeing the love my teammates showed for me, they’ve known what I’ve been through. It was a good moment for them as well, and to get a touchdown in the Rose Bowl game, in my last game, that’s something I will never forget."
Professional baseball player Bobby Jones Jr was born January 9, 1984 in Compton, California. Jones attended the University of Washington. As a senior at UW, he averaged 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. He finished his career at UW as the 20th all-time leading scorer in school history with 1,226 points. The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Bobby Jones in the 2nd rond of the 2006 NBA Draft, and quickly traded Jones to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Philadelphia's 2007 NBA 2nd Round Draft Pick and cash considerations. He is a 6'7", 215 pound small forward who is mostly known for his defense, though he is a respectable shooter as well.
Professional football offensive lineman Winston Frederick Justice was born September 14, 1984 in Long Beach, California. Justice attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans. Reguarded as one of the best tackles to come from the school, Justice blocked for three Heisman Trophy winners (Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush). The Philadelphia Eagles selected Winston Justice early in the 2nd round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Justice has played with the Eagles since 2006, and signed a four-year contract extension in November 2009. He became the Eagles full-time right tackle starter after Shawn Andrews was placed on injured reservue in September 2009.
Professional football tight end Marcedes Alexis Lewis was born May 19, 1984 in Los Alamitos, California. Lewis attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he played played NCAA football with the Bruines under coach Bob Toledo (2002) and coach Karl Dorrell (2003-2005), playing in 49 games while starting 32. During his 2005 Senior season, Lewis made 58 receptions for 741 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning the 2005 John Mackey Award for the best tight end in college football, and making the 2005 All-American Team. Lewis ranks ninth on the school’s overall career-record list and first among tight ends with 126 receptions, holding the UCLA tight end all-time records with 1,571 yards receiving and 21 touchdowns. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Marcedes Lewis in the first round, 28th pick overall, in the 2006 NFL Draft. Since 2006, Lewis has been a key member of Jaguars offense. Lewis initially did not live up to expectations, with only 91 receptions his first three seasons. However, he is now considered one of the NFL's best pure blocking tight ends. 2009 was Lewis' best season to date as he was selected as an alternate to the Pro Bowl.
Professional baseball pitcher James McDonald was born Oct. 19, 1984 in Long Beach, California. The Los Angeles Dodgers selected James McDonald in the 11th round of the 2002 MLB Draft out of Long Beach Poly High School. In 207, McDonald was named the Dodgers minor league pitcher of the year. He made his MLB debut on Sept. 17, 2008. McDonald is the cousin of Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald.
Professional football wide receiver David Deion Sutton was born May 30, 1984 in Westminster, California, and is the cousin of former UCLA and NBA player Tyrus Edney. Sutton attended Lincoln (Mo.) Univerity as a freshman in 2003, setting the school freshman record with an 89-yard reception, and making 16 receptions for 445 yards and six touchdowns. He the transferred to Compton Community College in 2004, where he collected 15 receptions for 400 yards and 2 touchdowns, and finished his education, and collegiate career at the University of Texas-El Paso, where he played in 2005 and 2006. As a senior in 2006, Sutton played in 12 games with two starts. Undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, David Sutton signed as an unrestricted free agent by the MIami Dolphins on May 4, 2007, but was released by the team May 4, 2007. He played with the Arena Football League (AFL) San Jose SabreCats in 2008, and was signed by the AFL's Utah Blaze to their practice squad in March 2009.
Professional football linebacker Pago F. Togafau was born January 10, 1984 in Long Beach, California. Togafau attended Idaho State where he was a First-team All-Big Sky selection in 2005 and 2006. The Arizona Cardinals signed Pago Togafau as an undrafted free agent in April 2007. Released after training camp and signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in September 2007, where he would appear in seven games in the '07 season. Released from the Eagles and signed by the New Orleans Saints to their practice squad in November 2008. Resigned by the Arizona Cardinals in February 2009 as an exclusive rights free agent. Signed by the Tennessee Titans in March 2010.
Former professional football offensive/defensive lineman Manuel "Manny" Wright was born April 13, 1984 in Compton, California. Wright attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans. As a back-up in 2004, Wright made 23 tackles, including six for losses, and was an All-Pac-10 honorable mention. The Miami Dolphins selected Manny Wright in the 5th round of the 2005 NFL Supplemental Draft. Wright played for the Miami Dolphins from 2005 to 2006, was signed and waved by the Buffalo Bills in May 2007, and then signed with the New York Giants in August 2007. In 2007, he appeared in six games with the Giants and was a member fo the Giants' Super Bowl XLII Championship team. In 2008, Wright signed with the AF2 (an Arena Football League development league) and was assigned to the Stockton Lightning, but would never play for the league.
USA Team Track and field sprinter Shalonda Solomon was born December 19, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. Solomon led Long Beach Poly High School to 4x100 metres relay state championships in 2002 and 2003, while finishing second in the state individually in the 100 metres her 2001 freshman through 2004 senior seasons. While still in high school she won the 2003 Pan American Junior Championships in the 200 metres and was on the victorious United States 4x100 relay team. After graduating high school she duplicated those titles at the 2004 World Junior Campionships in Athletics. She moved to the collegiate level at the University of South Carolina, where she ran on their 2005 NCAA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship 4x400 metres relay team. The following year she won both the NCAA indoorand outdoor championship in the 200 metres. She also finished second at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. During the 2006 season she was named the United States Track and Field, Cross Country Coaches Associations (USTFCCCA) "National Indoor Scholar-Athlete of the Year" and a part of their All-Academic team. In 2010, she repeated a second place at the USA National Championships in the 200 metres.
Professional football wide receiver DeSean Jackson was born December 1, 1986 in Long Beach, California. Jackson attended the University of California, Berkeley where he played NCAA football with the California Golden Bears from 2005 to 2007. In his first collegiate game, against Sacramento State in 2005, Jackson scored both an offensive and special teams touchdown, returning a punt 49 yards for a score. After All-American and All-Pac-10 honors in 2006 and 2007, Jackson left Cal, declaring for the 2008 NFL Draft. He departed the school holding Pac-10 records for punts returned for a touchdown both in a season (four), and in a career (six). Jackson ranks third all-time at California for receiving yards with 2,423 and receiving touchdowns with 22. He is sixth in receptions (162). He finished with 52 career plays of 20 yards or more, making up 23 percent of his 226 touches. The Philadelphia Eagles selected DeSean Jackson in the 2nd round of the 2008 NFL Draft. On September 7, 2008, the Opening Day of the Philadelphia Eagles, DeSean Jackson started his 1st NFL game, and on September 28, against the Chicago Bears, he recorded his first offensive touchdown. Jackson would finish a successful rookie season wtih an Eagles rookie record 912 receiving yards, and with the Eagles rookie receptions record with 62. Jackson ended his 2009 sophomore season as the Eagles' leading receiver with 1,167 yards. He was selected to the 2010 Pro Bowl as a starting wide receiver and a kick returner, the first time in Pro Bowl history that a player was selected as a specialist and as their normal position. He was also selected to the Sporting News' All-Pro team as a Punt Returner for the 2009 season, averaging 15.2 yards per punt return in 2009 as the league leader.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school is Sophomore Lou Holtz.
Lou Holtz is listed as an absentee in the Class "Room 204" Photo (page 61); and is shown in the Varsity Football Team group photo (pages 108).
1952-53 East Liverpool High School Varsity Football Team. One of two photos showing the team. Holtz is in the top row, second from the end.
Lou Holtz from the above photo.
Football coaching legend, author and sportscaster Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz was born January 6, 1937 in Follansbee, West Virginia.
Holtz attended Kent State University where he played college football as an undersized linebacker, and graduated in 1959.
He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1960 at the University of Iowa, where he received a Master's degree. After a few years as an assistant coach, which included being part of the 1968 Ohio State Buckeyes National Championship staff, Holtz got his first head coaching job at The College of William & Mary in 1969. After leading William & Mary to a 1970 Southern Conference title, Holtz moved on to North Carolina State in 1972. During his four years at North Carolina, the Wolfpack had a 31-11-2 record and made appearances in four bowl games, going 2-1-1.
Holtz entered the NFL in 1976 coaching the New York Jets, but would resign with one game remaining in the season after going 3-10, and would never enter the NFL again.
From there Holtz would coach the University of Arkansas Razorbacks from 1977 to 1982, the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers from 1984 to 1985, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1986 to 1996 and South Carolina from 1999 to 2004. Holtz would retire with an overall record of 249-132-7 in college games.
He is the only college football coach to lead six different programs to bowl games and the only coach to guide four different projects to the final top 20 rankings. Holtz led his team's to 22 Bowl appearances, winning 12. In both 1977 coaching Arkansas and 1988 coaching Notre Dame, Holtz was named the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award, the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year and the Sporting News Coach of the Year. He was also named the ACC Coach of the Year in 1972 and the SEC Coach of the Year in 2000.
Holtz has been the author or has contributed to over ten books.
Holtz has long worked for CBS Sports as a college football analyst and currently works in the same capacity for the cable network ESPN. On May 1, 2006, Holtz was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future AFL-NFL running back John Strzykalski.
John Strzykalski has a Senior Class Photo (page 35); has a B Squad Football Portrait (page 127); and has a football write-up (page 127).
John Strzykalski Senior Class Photo.
John Strzykalski B Squad Football Portrait.
Former professional football running back John Raymond Strzykalski was born December 14, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Strzykalski graduated from Milwaukee's South Division High School, where he played football, basketball and track and field, making All-City conference honors three times in football and twice in basketball, while winning the State Championship in shot put.
After high school, Strzykalski played for Marquette University in 1942 as the team's single-wing tailback, punter, cornerback and sometimes quarterback, helping the Hilltoppers to a 7-2 record. He played for the US Army Air Force team in 1943, and was reshirted in 1944 and 1945.
"Johnny Strike" was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round, sixth pick overall, of the 1946 NFL draft. Rather then join the Packers in the NFL, Strzkalsko chose to sign with the San Francsico 49ers in the All-American Football Conference during the team's inaugural season. Strzykalski played with the San Francisco 49ers it's entire AAFC existence (1946-49), and three more years (1949-52) after the AAFC and the NFL merged.
With the 49ers, Strzykalski was a 4-time All-Pro selection and played in the first AFL-NFL Pro Bowl game.
In 1947, he rushed for 906 yards on 143 carries (6.3 yard average) and five touchdowns. He had his best season in 1948 rushing for 915 yards and 4 touchdowns and collecting 26 receptions for 485 yards and 7 touchdowns. In his seven pro season, Strzykalski gained 3,415 yards on 662 attempts for a 5.2 yard rushing average and 19 touchdowns. He also caught 93 passes for 1,218 yard and intercepted eight passes.
After leaving the gridiron, Strzykalski became an automobile salesman. He spent his later years in retirement as a church counselor and a volunteer shopper for shutins.
John Strzykalski died June 19, 2002 in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
This was the Senior high school year for Davey O'Brien...bio and Senior Yearbook is on page 1.
O'Brien is the fourth from the end on the back row, where the fold is.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school is future NFL wide receiver Austin Collie, who is in the Senior class; and future NBA forward Ryan Anderson, who is in the Sophomore class.
A less notable also attended Oak Ridge is Mike Liebert (Sophomore), who became a decent intramural basketball player at the University of California, Berkeley
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2003-04 Oak Ridge High "Tojans" Varsity Football Team. Austin Collin is the 4th player in the 4th row (#8).
2003-04 Oak Ridge High "Tojans" Varsity Basketball Team. Ryan Anderson is the 3rd player (or 5th person) in the back row (#40).
2003-04 Oak Ridge High "Tojans" Varsity Volleyball Team. Austin Collin is the last student in the back row, next to the coach.
During Austin Collie's senior high school season he recorded 60 receptions for a total of 978 yards and 18 touchdowns. The "Mr. California" finalist, was named a PrepStar; a SuperPrep All-American; was voted Northern California's Most Valuable Player; and named the Sacramento Bee’s Most Valuable Player.
"We were good," said Collie. "We won back-to-back section championships and we had a lot of guys who had a lot of talent."
"He was a jack of all trades," remembered his former head coach Chris Jones, who now coaches at Vista Del Lago. "Austin was on the field for every down of every game."
As a Trojan, Collie played every postion from wide receiver, defensive back, punter and kick returner -- he even threw the ball every now and then.
While 2004, was a quiet year for Ryan Anderson, in 2005, he would lead the Oak Ridge High School Trojans to the Division II California State Championship, defeating the prep school Mater Dei High School.
Austin Collin is shown as the Homecoming King with the Homecoming Queen (page 28); explaining "the pros and cons of his poster" (page 49); voted Male Jammin' Jock (page 63); getting a ride with a classmate from the principal in his convertible (page 170); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (page 240); and in the Varsity Volleyball Team group photo (page 260).
Ryan Anderson has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 104); answering who he will "forever remember as (his) class clown." (page 106); is in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (#40) (page 250); and appears in the background of a Varsity Basketball game photo having the ball passed to him (#40) (page 250).
Austin Collie, Homecoming King, with the Homecoming Queen.
"Austin Collie explains the pros and cons of his poster."
Austin Collie, Male Jammin' Jock.
"Principal, Tom Gemma gives Austin Cope and Austin Collie a ride."
Ryan Anderson Sophomore Class Photo.
Ryan Anderson Answering; "Who will you forever remember as your class clown?"
Professional football wide receiver Austin Kirk Collie was born November 11, 1985 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Austin Collie attended Brigham Young University where he played NCAA college football with the BYU Cougars in 2004, 2007 and 2008. His father, Scott Collin, had played for the Cougars from 1979 to 1982, alongside BYU greats Jim McMahon and Steve Young.
During his three-year collegiate career, Collie set school records for most 215 receptions (since passed by Dennis Pitta in 2009); most receiving yards (3,255) and most receiving touchdowns (30). He was the 2004 MWC Freshman of the Year; a 2007 First-Team All-American by the Associated Press and CBS Sports; the 2007 Las Vegas Bowl Most Valuable Player; and the 2008-09 NCAA leader in receiving yards (1538).
The Indianapolis Colts selected Austin Collin in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft. After an impressive rookie pre-season, the Colts head coach Jim Caldwell named Collie the team's third wide receiver, serving Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning. Collie finished his '09 rookie season with leading all NFL rookies in receiving TDs (7) and tied for most receptions (60), and the 4th-most catches by rookie in franchise history.
In the 2009 AFC Championship Game vs the New York Jets, Collie made 7 receptions for 123 and scored 1 touchdown, helping the team reach Super Bowl XLIV, which they lost to the New Orleans Saints.
Professional basketball forward Ryan James Anderson was born May 6, 1988, in Sacramento, California.
Ryan Anderson attended the University of California, where he played NCAA college basketball with the California Golden Bears. Anderson led the Pac-10 Conference in scoring during the 2007-08 NCAA season, averaging 21.6 points per a game, and earning a Pac-10 First Team selection. His 697 points, set a school record for the most points by a sophomore. Anderson also became the first Cal player to have make 600 points and 300 rebounds (328) in a season.
Anderson chose to forgo his Junior and Sophomore playing seasons and entered the NBA draft early, remaining at the school as a student.
The New Jersey Nets selected Ryan Anderson in the 1st round (24th pick overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft. Anderson made his NBA debut on October 29, 2008, during the Nets 95–85 win against the Washington Wizards, and towards the end of March 2009, earned the starting power forward spot, and playing in 66 games, and starting 30, as a rookie. He shot .365 (69-of-189) from three-point range, which ranked 10th among all NBA rookies, and .845 (98-of-116) from the free throw line. He scored in double figures 17 times, including a career-high 21 points on Dec. 15 @ Toronto, and recorded three double-doubles.
On June 25, 2009, Anderson, along 8-time NBA All-Star Vince Carter, was traded to the Orlando Magic for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee.
Anderson started the 2009-10 NBA season as the Magic's starting power forward, replacing a suspended Rashard Lewis, and has had his contract picked up for the 2010-11 season.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
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Featuring within this yearbook are future NFL players Maurice Clarett (Class of 2001), David Herron (Senior), Prescott Burgess (Junior) and Mario Manningham (Freshman). Recently deceased NFL player Korey Stringer, and former Warren Harding High School student, was honored at the school and is also featured.
As a Senior David Herron was ranked among the nation's top 25 fullbacks by Rivals100.com and was rated among the state's top 20 players by Ohio Future Stars, including the No. 1 fullback prospect. Herron was a two-way star and saw action at defensive end, but was used primarily as a blocking back for the 2001 USA Today Offensive Player of the Year Maurice Clarett, who rushed for 2,194 yards and 38 touchdowns in 2001.
Prescott Burgess, was a two-way stay, played as both quarterback and as a safety. His Senior year, Burgess was named the No. 1 safety in America according to Rivals100.com and No. 2 according to recruiting guru Tom Lemming. While he practiced at safety for the first two weeks of the 2003 season, Burgess moved to inside linebacker before the Notre Dame game.
2001-02 Warren G. Harding Varsity Football Team.
Maurice Clarett from above.
Maurice Clarett Warren G. Harding High School & Michigan Highlights Youtube Video
Prescott Burgess Warren G. Harding High School Highlights Youtube Video
Mario Manningham Warren G. Harding High School & Michigan Highlights Youtube Video
Maurice Clarett is in the Varsity Football Team group photo (jersey #13) (page 59).
David Herron is in the Senior Class. He is shown in his Senior Class photo (page 22); with fellow future NFL player Prescott Burgess and a classmate (page 33); at Homecoming with a female classmate (page 34); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (jersey #20) (page 59); and in a Varsity Football Team Senior action photo (jersey #20) (page 60).
Prescott Burgess is shown with fellow future NFL player David Herron and a classmate (page 33); at Homecoming with a female classmate (page 34); in his Junior Class photo (page 35); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (jersey #4) (page 59); and in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (jersey #?4) (page 73).
Mario Manningham is shown in his Freshman Class photo (page 54).
Korey Stringer has several Jersey retirement photos (pages 32 and 59); and has his name and jersey number are shown on a scoreboard during a game (page 59).
David Herron Senior Class Photo
"As members of the "beautiful people" Rachel Davis and David Herron prove that their places in such an exclusive club is well deserved."
"Presenting quite a handsome trio are David Herron, Ashton Sparks, and Prescott Burgess."
Prescott Burgess Junior Class Photo
"Forvever elegent and refined are Ashley Johnson and Prescott Burgess. The couple are two of Harding's top athletes."
Mario Manningham Freshman Class Photo
Retiring Korsey Stringer's Jersey.
Former college running back Maurice Edward Clarett was born October 29, 1983 in Youngstown, Ohio
While attending Warren G. Harding High School (Warren, Ohio) Clarett was one of the nation's top 10 high school football prospects and as a Senior was named Ohio's Mr. Football in 2001. He enrolled at Ohio State University where he played NCAA college football in 2002, setting the school freshmen rushing record, with 1,237 yards rushing (5.6 ave.) and 18 touchdowns. Clarett helped the Buckeyes to a 14-0 record and the 2002 BCS National Championship.
Clarett's time at Ohio State was maked by several troubling incidents and after he was suspented from the 2003 athletic year, he left the school with hopes of entering the NFL.
Clarett sued the NFL to be included in the 2004 NFL Draft, challenging the NFL's rule that a player must wait three years after graduating from high school to declare for the draft. Clarett won his case at trial. However, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision. Subsequently, Clarett worked in preparation for the 2005 NFL Combine, hoping to impress for the upcoming draft.
In the 2005 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Maurice Clarett with the final pick of the 3rd Round (#101 overall). Despite an unimpressive training camp, Clarett was offered and signed a four-year contract on July 28, 2005, with the Broncos in which he gave up $413,000 of guaranteed money in order to secure an incentive-laden deal. Clarett's motivation was to replace the proposed deal with a package that would pay him first-round money if he rushed for 1,000 yards in multiple seasons, and he signed this deal against the advice of his former agents, Steve Feldman and Josh Luchs.
However, after further disappointments and incidents with his coaches and never playing a preseason game, Clarett was released on waivers on August 28, 2005, before playing even a single down in the NFL. As is standard procedure in the NFL, for a 24-hour period after his release, other teams could have claimed him and taken on his contract. After that 24-hour period, he was free from his contract and able to negotiate with any team, but no team expressed interest
Clarett is currently in jail, form an August 2006 arrest after making an illegal U-turn and leading police on a chase; and from a January 2006 armed robbery, where Clarett reportedly made off with a cell phone valued at $150.
Professional football linebacker David Leon Herron, Jr. was born June 17, 1984 in Warren, Ohio.
David Herron attended Michigan State University where he played NCAA college football with the Michigan Spartans from 2002-2004. Herron ranked second on the Spartans in tackles as a Junior and Senior, and recorded a career 247 tackles, 19.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks.
Signed as a rookie free-agent by the Minnesota Vikings in May 2007. Waived by the Vikings, Herron spent an inactive week with the New England Patriots, before being signed to the Vikings practice squad in September 2007. Signed to the Vikings active roster on December 9, 2007.
Herron played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2007 and 2008, and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009 as a free agent.
David Herron has appeared in 40 games through his first three seasons, spending most of that time on special teams.
His father, David, Sr., is a minister in their hometown and works with the youth through the Warren Community Outreach Complex.
Professional football linerbacker Prescott Ennis Burgess born March 6, 1984 in Warren, Ohio
Burgess attended the University of Michigan where he played NCAA college football with the Michigan Wolverines and was a 2-time Honorable mention All-Big Ten selection (2005-2006)
Prescott Burgess was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the 6th round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
He played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2007 and 2009, missing 2008 due to injury. After being traded to the Patriots in September 2009, who signed him to their practice squad, the Ravens were able to add him back to their roster at no cost, basically getting a free Patriots draft pick
Burgess was the team's leading special teams tackler in 2009 with 34 special team stops.
Professional football wide receiver Mario Cashmere Manningham was born May 25, 1986 in Warren, Ohio.
Manningham attended the University of Michigan where he played with the Michigan Wolverines from 2005 to 2007. He finished 2006 with a total 38 receptions 703 yards and nine touchdowns, and 2007 with 72 receptions for 1,174 yards and 12 touchdowns. Manningham opted to forgo his senior year and entered the 2008 NFL Draft. He finished his career at Michigan with 137 receptions for 2,310 yards and 27 touchdowns. Those marks placed him ninth, fifth, and fourth, respectively, in school history.
The New York Giants selected Mario Manningham in the 3rd round of the 2008 NFL Draft, 95th pick overall.
Deep in the lineup in his 2008 rookie season, Manningham only made brief appearances in 8 games, while helping the Giants post a 12-4 record, 1st in the NFC East.
in 2009, Manningham played in 14 games, as the team's punt returner and a starting wide receiver. He finished '09 making 57 receptions for 822 yards and 5 touchdowns, including a juggling sliding catch in the Giants 33-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Former professional football offensive tackle Korey Damont Stringer was born May 8, 1974 in Warren, Ohio.
A Warren G. Harding High School standout, Stringer attended Ohio State University where he was on the offensive line with teammate Orlando Pace and blocked for Heisman running back Eddie George, and future NFL star Robert Smith. He was named the Buckeye's 1994 Football Season MVP
The Minnesota Vikings draft Korey Stringer in the 1st round, 24th pick overall, in the 1995 NFL Draft. Stringer played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1995 to 2000, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2000.
Korey Stringer died on August 1, 2001 from complications brought on by a heat stroke suffered after a Vikings' 2001 Training Camp session in Mankato, Minnesota, which were held in a sweltering heat and humidity, pushing the heat index near 110 degrees. Stringer was rushed to the hospital where he was unresponsive at the time of arrival, and never regained consciousness.
"It's a shock. We thought everything was going to change (at the hospital)" teammate Cris Carter said. "There's nothing that can prepare you for something like this. It's far graver than any football (game). The amount of hurt this has on our team… we are devastated."
Stringer's death helped bring major changes regarding heat stroke prevention throughout the NFL and NCAA. Many teams now train in light color uniforms, water and shade are made readily available, and a team doctor is at practice sessions at all times. Stringer's death also addressed complications of pressuring players to "bulk up" to well over 300 lbs. Stringer, who at the time of his death was 6'4" and weighed 335 lbs., was at the lowest weight he had ever been in his pro career.
The Minnesota Vikings and Warren G. Harding High School, retired Stringer's jersey number, in 2001.
In 2010, the University of Connecticut and the Stringer family, opened the Korey Stringer Institute to furthur research, educate and advocate for the prevention of heat stroke and sudden death in sport.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future Florida Gators Men's Basketball Head Coach, Billy Donovan.
Donovan is likely in the Senior Class group photo (page 7); shown dressed as a cheerleader (page 65); in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (#34) (page 73); is in the corner of the Varsity Basketball Team action photo (#34) (page 73); making a basketball shot (page 76); has a Senior Class Photo (page 105); and he is listed in the Senior Directory (page 127).
Billy Donovan Senior Class Photo.
"Another deuce for Donovan!"
William John Donovan, Jr. was born May 30, 1965 in Rockville Centre, New York, and is the son of Bill Donovan, Sr., the third leading scorer in Boston College Men's Basketball history.
"Billy the Kid" Donovan attended Providence College where he played guard on the basketball team. His first two seasons with the Friars were unimpressive; he scored an average of two points per game as a freshman and three points as a sophomore. His junior year, however, Donovan excelled in the system of new head coach Rick Pitino. He averaged 15.1 points a game as a junior and 20.6 as a senior, when he led the Friars to the Final Four and earned the Southeast Regional Most Valuable Player honors.
The Utah Jazz selected Billy Donovan in the third round (68th pick overall) in the 1987 NBA Draft, but was waived after preseason. He then signed a one-year contract with the New York Knicks, now coached by Rick Pitino. With the Knicks, averaged 2.4 points and 2.0 assists over 44 games.
After the unsuccessful year with the Knicks, Donovan worked for a Wall Street investment firm before rejoining Pitino in 1989, who was now the head coach at the University of Kentucky. Donovan served as an assistant coach with Kentucky's Thundering Herd Men's Basketball Team from 1989 to 1994. In 1994, Donovan to the head coach position at Marshall University.
In his first season as a head coach, he turned around a Marshall team that had gone 9-18 the season before his arrival, into an 18-9 team and wno the Southern Conference North Division.
In his sophomore coaching season, Marshall went 17-11, led the conference in scoring and three-point field goals.
In 1996 Donovan took over head coaching duties at the University of Florida, where the Gators Men's Basketball team had fallen sharply from its 1994 Final Four appearance.
Under Donovan, the Gators reached the NCAA Tournament in every season between 1999–2007, making appearancing in three NCAA Championship games (2000, 2006 & 2007); and winning back-to-back National Championships in 2006, with a 73-57 win over UCLA, and 2007, with an 84-75 win over Ohio State. The team has ranked No. 1 ranking in three of the last four years.
Donovan one of only two basketball players to have reached the Final Four; as a player, an assistant coach, and a head coach.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
I didn't say anything when it gave it to me as I didn't think he wanted me to. Anyway, thanks again Mike.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
South High School (9-12) (Torrance, California) (Team Name - Spartans)
1960: Mike Andrews, Michael Jay Andrews (Age 17 ref, born 9 July 1943) (MLB Infielder 1966-1973; 1969 MLB All-Star Selection)
1960: Ken Turner, Kenneth Charles Turner (Age 17 ref, born 17 Suh 1943) (MLB Pitcher California Angels 1967)
1969: Robert Patrick Andrews (Age 17 ref, born 11 Dec 1952) (MLB Infielder 1975-1979; Baltimore Orioles 1970 10th Rd Draft Pick)
1969: Michael Bruce Donley (Age 17 ref, born 4 Oct 1952) (22nd Secretary of the US Air Force 2008 to Present)
1975: Bobby Blotzer, Robert John Blotzer, aka Blotz (Age 17 ref, born 22 Oct 1958) (Musician; Drummer for Ratt)
1976: Juan Croucier (Age 17 ref, born 22 Aug 1959) (Former bassist for Dokken, Ratt and Quiet Riot)
1983: Chris Donnels (Age 16 ref, born 21 Apr 1966) (MLB Utility Player 1991-1995, 2000-2002; New York Mets 1987 1st Rd 24th Overall Draft Pick)
1986: Carl Henkel (Junior) (US Team Olympic Beach Volleyball Player; competed at the 1996 Olympics)(Transfered Senior year and graduated from Mira Coasta High School, Manhatten Beach)
1989: Johnnie James Morton Jr (Senior) (NFL Wide Receiver 1994-2005; Detroit Lions 1994 1st Rd Draft Pick; Mixed Martial Arts Fighter 2007) (year confirmed by schoolmate)
1990: Gillian Boxx (Age 17 ref, born 1 Sept 1973) (US Team Olympic Softball Catcher; 1996 Olympics Gold Medalist)
1992: Shannon Boxx (Freshman) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year)
1993: Shannon Boxx (Sophomore) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year)
1994: Shannon Boxx (Junior) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year)
1994: Chad Akio Morton (Age 17 ref, born 4 Apr 1977) (NFL Running Back/Punt Returner 2000-2006; 2004 Pro Bowl Alternate)
1995: Shannon Boxx (Senior) (US Team Soccer Midfielder; 2004 Olympics Gold Medalist; 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year)
1995: Jennifer Kita (Age 17 ref, born 1978) (Japanese-American; Musician; Member of Harajuku Girls)
1996: Aaron Wright North (Age 17 ref, born 22 Mar, 1979) (Musician; Former lead guitarist for Nine Inch Nails)
2002: Chauncey Washington (Senior) (USC/NFL Running Back; Jacksonville Jaguars 2008 7th Rd Draft Pick; NFL 2008 to Present)
???? - Chad Mayate (Senior) (Reality Show Contestant; Member of Poreotics on America's Best Dance Crew Season 5 winners)
???? - Mike Song (Senior) (Reality Show Contestant; Member of Kaba Modern on America's Best Dance Crew Season 1)
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
I am 99.9% sure Eazy (Eric Wright) did not go to Taft ever. I know he went to Compton High as a friend of mine was in his class. I believe the reports of Eazy going to Taft are wrong. Terry "T-Bone" Gray was in the class of '87 with Ice Cube. They had a little rap group called the Stereo Crew (12" single is for sale on Amazon and Ebay) back then. T-Bone was a hanger-onner with NWA, part of da Lynch Mob, may have been part of the Westside Connection and was later a DJ for Mack 10. I only have the '87 yearbook. I thought Jason Bateman went to Bel Air Prep but I could be wrong on that.
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future NFL tight end Mark Bavaro.
The younger brother of actor Nick DiPaolo, Gregg DiPaolo is in the Senior Class.
The 1980-81 Danvers Varsity Falcons Football collected a 7-3 record. During the thanksgiving day game, "Mark Bravaro proved himself in this showdown leading the Falcon's to a victory with a 56 yard touchdown pass and an outstanding game on defense."
Mark Bavaro Senior Class Photo
"What do you mean I can't type?"
1980-01 Danvers High School Varsity "Falcons" Football Team. Mark Bavaro is the third player from the end in the second row (#84).
Falcons Action Photo. Mark Bavaro is in the center right (#84).
Mark Bavaro is likely shown with his Senior classmates spelling out "PRIDE" with their bodies (pages 2-3); has a Senior Class photo (page 47); is listed in the "Senior Activities" directory (page 94); is listed in the Senior Last Will and Testament, where he "leaves still growing" (page 112); is listed in the "Do You Remember?" section where it notes "Makr Bavaro making two All-American Football teams?" (page 124); is at the Senior Prom (page 143); in the Varsity Football Team group photo (#84) (page 168); in a Varsity Football action photo (#84) (pages 170-171); and behind a typewriter with the caption "What do you mean I can't type?" (page 215). There is a good change he is in other photos as there are more unlabeled images then labeled it appears.
Former professional football tight end Mark Bavaro was born April 28, 1963 in Winthrop, Massachusetts.
Bavaro attended Notre Dame University where he played NCAA college football with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 1981 and 1984-1985, redshirted his sophomore season. During his senior season, Bavara caught 32 receptions for 295 yards and earned All-American honors.
The New York Giants selected Mark Bavaro in the 4th round of the 1985 NFL Draft (100th pick overall), where he was made a starter by Giants coach Bill Parcells before the start of his '85 rookie season. Bavaro responded by catching 37 passes for 511 yards, and scoring 4 touchdowns, including a Giants single game team record 12 receptions (while Phil Simms was throwing for 513 yards vs. the Bengals – a game the Giants lost), "Rambo" played for the New York Giants (1985-1990), the Cleveland Browns (1992) and the Philadelphia Eagles (1993-1994).
He became renowned during his time with the Giants for his blocking, toughness, and receiving skills. One of the toughest players of his era, Bavaro played through a broken jaw for six weeks; with broken toes; and through spained ankles until a degenerative knee condition led to his release by the Giants. He remained out of the league for a year, returning against doctor's advice to play for Bill Belichick's Browns in 1992, and then spent two final seasons with the Eagles.
His signature play, carrying Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and several other San Francisco 49ers on his back, while he churned for more yardage in a Monday Night Game at Candlestick Park in 1986.
Bavaro finished his nine-year NFL career with 351 receptions for 4733 yards and 39 touchdowns.
He was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection (1986 & 1987) and a 2-time Super Bowl champion (XXI & XXV).
Since retiring as a player, Bavara has worked as an equity block trader with GGET in Boston, and published a book titled "Rough & Tumber" (2008, St. Martin's Press), about a football tight end during the last season of his career.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Here is what I have/found for Grover Cleveland. Thought for sure I would find someone else in either the 1980 or 1982 if I looked hard enough, but no dice yet.
Grover Cleveland High School (9-12) (Yearbook = Les Memoires)
(8140 Vanalden Avenue; Reseda, Los Angeles, California)
1961: Don Shaw, Donald Wellington Shaw (Age 17 ref, Born 23 Feb 1944) (MLB Pitcher 1967-1972)
1967: Harvey Robert Levin (Age 17 ref, Born 2 Sept 1950) (TV Producer/Celebrity Reporter, TMZ Editor-In-Chief and Creator)
1970: Charles Martin Smith Senior) (Film Actor/Writer/Director - Never Cry Wolf)
1972: Samuel Adam Adkins (Age 17 ref, Born 21 May 1955) (NFL Quarterback 1977, 1979-1981)
1972: Don Stark, Donald Stark (Senior) (Actor - Bob Pinciotti on That 70s Show)
1973: Jeff Widener (Age 17 ref, Born 11 Aug 1956) (Associated Press Photojournalist - Took the photo of the protestor halted a column of advancing tanks in 1989; Nominated for the 1990 Pulitzer Prize)
1973: Mike Gates, Michael Grant Gates (Age 17 ref, Born 20 Sept 1956) (MLB Second Baseman Montreal Expos 1981-1982)
1980: Bret Saberhagen (Sophomore) (confirmed - Varisty Baseball Portrait (page 86); is in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 86); and has a Sophomore Class photo (page 137). )
1982: Barry Minkow (Freshman? - Could Not Find in Yearbook) (Religious Leader; Convicted of fraud costing investors an estimated $100 million)
1982: Bret Saberhagen (Senior) (confirmed - Homecoming First Prince with the First Princess (page 19); in the Homecoming Court group photo (page 19); playing in the Varsity vs Alumni Basketball game (page 23); modeling in the Senior Fashion Show (page 31); voted Most Popular Male (page 73); wearing a Nike hat and school jacket (page 95); has a Senior Class photo (page 97); running onto the basketball court with teammates (page 152-153); playing Varsity basketball (page 154); playing Varsity baseball and hustling to the next base (#18) (page 168); is in the Varsity Baseball Team photo (#18) (page 169); at the mound with the coach talking to the pitcher (#18) (page 169); in a classmate group photo titled "We are the 80s" wearing his baseball uniform (#18) (184).)
1984: Barry Minkow (Age 17 ref, Born 17 Mar 1967) (Religious Leader; Convicted of fraud costing investors an estimated $100 million)
1985: Trevor Wilson (Age 17 ref, Born 16 Mar 1968) (NBA Forward 1990-1996; Portland Trail Blazers 1990 2nd Rd Draft Pick)
2004: Nick Young (Senior - Previously flunked out of two high schools) (NBA Guard/Forward 2007 to Present; Washington Wizards 2007 1st Rd Draft Pick, 16th Overall)
2010: Victoria Justice (Age 17 ref, Born 19 Feb 1993) (Muscian/Actresss - Victorious, Zoey 101)
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
This yearbook has quite a few future notables. In the Senior Class is Pro Surfer-Actor John Philbin and together in the Freshman Class is future NBA star Mark Acres, Playmate Justine Greiner and Actor-Director Grant Heslov.
John Philbin appears in his Senior Class Photo (page 82) and in the Student Assemby group photo (page 169).
Mark Acres has a Freshman Class Photo (page 122); is shown playing JV basketball and tapping the ball to a teammate on a rebound (page 224); and in the Junior Varsity Basketball group photo (page 225).
Justine Greiner has a Freshman Class Photo (page 126).
Grant Heslov has a Freshman Class Photo (page 127).
John Philbin Senior Class Photo.
Student Assemby Group Photo.
Mark Acres Freshman Class Photo.
"JUMPING against a Rolling Hills player, Mark Acres taps the ball to PV."
Junior Varsity Basketball Team Group Photo. Acres is the 4th player in the back row.
Justine Greiner Freshman Class Photo
Grant Heslov Freshman Class Photo
Actor and professional surfer John Philbin has appeared in several movies including "Children of the Corn" (1984), "Return of the Living Dead" (1985), "North Shore" (1987),"Point Break" (1991),"Tombstone" (1993), "Moonbase" (1997) and Zombie Farmer (2007). His television appearances include "Wiseguy" (1989) and "Law & Order" (1997), as well as a long list of made for TV movies. Philbin also produces a line of surfing documentary and instructional videos.
Former professional basketball center Mark Acres was born November 15, 1962 in Palos Verdes, Califonia. A McDonald’s High School All-American, Acres competed in the U.S. Olympic Festival before attending Oral Roberts University, where he played from 1981 to 1985, and was a four-time All-American. As a junior, Acres led ORU to the Midwestern Collegiate Conference title, averaging 18.5 ppg and 9.6 rpg, and shooting 56.4% from the field, second best in school history. He finished his collegiate career a member of NCAA exclusive 2K-1K group; exceeding 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks selected Mark Acres in the 2nd round of the 1985 NBA Draft. After two years in Belgium, Acres returned to the NBA. He played for the Boston Celtics (1987-1989), the Orlando Magic (1989-1992), the Houston Rockets (1992) and the Washington Bullets (1993). Best remembered for his time with the Celtics, where he played behind Robert Parish. Acres contributions to the Celtcs were accelerated by the injury-plagued retirement of backup center Bill Walton.
Former model Justine Greiner was chosen as Playboy's Playmate of the Month (centerfold) for February 1984. The photos taken for Griener's playboy photo shoot were originally suppose to appear in the November 1982 issue. Greiner was one of the few Playboy models from the mid-1980's not to appear in any Playboy videos. Possibly due to being upset at having her photos bumped from over a year.
Actor Grant Heslov has appeared in several movies including "True Lies" "Enemy of the State" "The Scorpion King" and several television programs including "Family Ties, L.A. Law and Matlock. Heslov earned an Academy Award nomination for "Good Night, and Good Luck" - a movie he produced, screenwrote and acted in.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class, is future football star Jim Lachey. His Senior year, Lachey was Captain of the Varsity Basketball Team, the Track Team and the Varsity Football Team.
Jim Lachey has a Senior Class photo (page 15); is listed in the Senior Activities section (page 24); in the Varsity "H" Club group photo (page 73); is in the Math-Science Club group photo (page 75); in the 1980-81 Varsity Football Team group photo (page 82); in the Varsity Football Seniors group photo (#54) (page 82); in a Varsity Football action scene (page 85); in the 1980-81 Varsity Basketball Team group photo (#44) (page 92); taking a shot after making the rebound (#44) (page 94); in the foreground of a photo of another player shooting (page 95); in the Boy's Track Team group photo (page 102); making a shot put (page 105); receiving an athletic award (page 106); receiving Most Valuable and Best Field Track Awards (page 106); at a football pep session (page 108); and is in the Yearbook Staff group photo (page 161(.
Jim Lachey Senior Class Photo
Varsity "H" Club group photo. Lachey is the first person in the second row.
Math-Science Club group photo.
1980-81 Varsity Football Team group photo.
1980-81 Varsity Football Team Seniors.
1980-81 Varsity Basketball Team group photo (#44).
Boy's Track Team group photo.
Receiving an athletic award and scholarship.
Former professional football offensive tackle James "Jim" Michael Lachey was born June 4, 1963 in St. Henry, Ohio.
The multi-sport star at St. Henry High School attended Ohio State University where he played NCAA college football with the OSU Buckeye's from 1981 to 1984, where he was a guard on the Buckeye's famed "meat-grinder" offense, helping the team to the Big Ten Championship game and a berth in the Rose Bowl his Senior season.
The San Diego Chargers selected Jim Lachey in the 1st round, 12th pick overall, in the 1985 NFL Draft.
He played for the San Diego Chargers (1985-1987), the Los Angeles Raiders (1988) and the Washington Redskins (1988-1995), missing the '93 season due to a knee injury.
Lachey is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (1987, 1990 & 1991) and a 3-time The Sports News All-Pro team selection (1989-1991).
While with the Redskins, Lachey was a key member of "The Hogs", helping them win Super Bowl XXVI. In 2002, he was selected by a group panel as a member of the "70 Greatest Redskins."
Since retiring from the NFL, Lachey authored the book called "Jim Lachey: The Ultimate Protector," and currently works as a color analyst for the Ohio State University Football broadcasts.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.