1991 El Dorado High School Yearbook (Placentia, Orange County, California), titled "Ano de Oro."
Attending this school at the time is several future notables. In the Senior Class is Major League Baseball pitcher Brett Tomko; in the Sophomore Class is Green Day band member Jason Freese and actress Sheila Platte; and in the Freshman Class is comedian Kent Nichols.
Brett Tomko is shown in several images. He is shown playing basketball and making "another free throw for the team" (page 113); playing baseball/pitching and at the end of his windup about to release (page 132); in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 133); and his Senior Class photo (page 222). Jason Freese is shown having lunch with fellow Band classmate Carla Vargas (page 31); and has a Sophomore Class photo (page 241). Sheila Platte is shown in the Dance Team group photo (page 167); and has a Sophomore Class photo (page 266). Kent Nichols is shown in the Drama Class group photo (page 177); and has a Freshman Class photo (page 264).
Brett Tomko Senior Class Photo.
"Brett Tomko drains another free throw for the team."
1990-91 El Dorado High School Varsity Baseball Team.
"Brett Tomko winds and throws another strike toward the Esperanza batters."
Jason Freese Sophomore Class Photo.
"Carla Vargas and Jason Freese enjoy food as they have a talk. Vargas and Freese both took part in the band."
Sheila Platte Sophomore Class Photo.
Sheila Platte 1991 Signature/Message.
Sheila Platte in the school's dance team photo.
Kent Nichols Freshman Class Photo.
Drama Class group photo.
Professional baseball pitcher Brett Daniel Tomko was born April 7, 1973 in Euclid, Ohio. Tomko attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida and was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd round of the 1995 MLB Draft. He made his Major League debut on May 27, 1997. Tomko played for the Cincinnati Reds (1997-1999), the Seattle Mariners (2000-2001), the San Diego Padres (2002, 2008), the St. Louis Cardinals (2003), the San Francisco Giants (2004-2005), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006-2007), the Kansas City Royals (2008), the New York Yankees (2009) and the California Angels (2009). Currently signed with the Oakland Athletics (2010). Tomko married February 1998 Playmate Julia Schultz in November 2003.
Musician Jason Freese was born January 12, 1975 in Orange County, California. Freese plays piano/keyboard, guitar, tenor sexophone and provided backing vocals in Green Day. He is also a member of Green Day's side project Foxboro Hot Tubs. Freese has also played for several other bands including Dr. Dre, Weezer, Jewel, Lenny Krzvitz, Busta Rhymes, the Goo Goo Dolls, Joe Walsh and more.
Actress/Model Sheila Platte studied performing arts at Howard Fine’s Studio, Beverly Hills Playhouse and The Upright Citizens Brigade. Platte made her first film appearance as an extra in the 2001 "That Darn Punk," which starred Joe Escalante. Platte also has roles in Cake Boy (2005); Water Wings (2009), which she deveoled and co-wrote; and in 2010, co-starred in the feature film “Costa Rican Summer” alongside Pamela Anderson. Throughout Platte's career she has acted in several commercials and various short and feature films.
Improvisational Comedian Kent Nichols is the co-creator, along with Douglas Sarine, of "Ask a Ninja." The series, features a ninja who answers e-mails from "viewers." In 2007, television industry trade magazine TelevisionWeek reported that Ask a Ninja creators Kent Nichols and Doug Sarine made about $100,000 a month in ad revenue and income from merchandising and licensing from the show. In January 2007 Forbes listed The Ninja as one of the top "Fictional Celebrities" on the web.
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Brett Tomko is my cousin. He looks a lot like our cousin Mickey who died in 12/08 and who left me a shoebox full of 1969 BB, FB & 70-71 Basketball cards. If it sounds like a cliche, it probably is, but it's still true.
RIP Mickey: you were a good guy and thanks for the great cards.
1967 Coral Gabels High School Yearbook (Coral Gabels, Miami-Dade County, Florida), titled "Cavaleon."
Attending this school at the time and in the yearbook are four future notables. In the Senior class is future politician Steve Cohen and future NFL player Tom Bailey (George Thomas Bailey), while in the Junior class is future NASA Astronaut Winston E. Scott and Olympic Gold Medalist Gerald Tinker.
Tom Bailey, listed as George Thomas Bailey, is shown in the Lettermen's Club group photo (page 136); mention reguading Varsity Football (page 166); in a Varsity Football Team group photo (#44) (page 168); running with the football in a Varsity Football Team game (#44) (page 173); blocking for the quarterback in a Varsity Football Team game (#44) (page 174); catching the football after leaping in the air (#44) (page 174); in a Varsity Basketball Team group photo (#40) (page 178); waiting for a basketball tip (#40) (page 179); wiping his face/glasses with a towel (#40) (page 179); blocking a basketball shot (page 181); in the background of an action shot (page 181); as Male Most Athletic in Voted Class photo (page 210); and has a Senior Class photo (page 234).
Steve Cohen has an individual photo in the Interact Club (page 126); and a Senior Class photo (page 240).
Winston Scott is in a Band group photo (page 98)
Gerald Tinker is in the Junior Varsity Football Team group photo (pages 176-177).
Tom Bailey Senior Class Photo.
"Halfback Tom Bailey looks for running room against Palmetto."
"Gables scores first as Bailey grabs pass from Curry, play covered 37 yards."
Steve Cohen Senior Class Photo.
Steve Cohen Interact Club Group Photo.
Band Group Photo (with Winston Scott).
Former professional football running back Tom Bailey, was born as George Thomas Bailey on February 2, 1949 in Gainesville, Florida. Bailey attended Florida State University and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 10th round of the 1971 NFL Draft. Bailey played with the Eagles from 1971 to 1974. After retiring from football, Bailey had a successful career in the consumer products industry. He died on September 2, 2005 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Politician/Democrat Stephen Ira Steve Cohen was born May 24, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee. While serving as Legal Advisor for the Memphis Police Department, Steve Cohen was elected vice-president to the Tennessee Constitutional Convention in 1977 at the young age of 27. Cohen then served as the Shelby County Commission commissioner from 1978 to 1980, leaving for an interim Shelby County General Sessions Court judge position. Cohen was elected to the Tennessee General Assembly in 1982 as a Senator representing District 30, including parts of Memphis. Cohen held the position for 24 years, leaving to run a successful campaign for the 9th Congressional District seat in the U.S House of Representatives, sworn in January 4, 2007.
Former US Navy captain and Astronaut Winston Elliott Scott was born August 6, 1950 in Miami, Florida. After recieving a bachelor of arts degree in music from Florida State Univeristy in 1972, Scott entered the Navel Avaiation Officer Candidate School before earning a master of science degree in aeronautical engineeering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1980. Scott was selected by NASA in March 1992, and reported to the Johnson Space Center in August 1992. He served as a mission specialist on STS-72 in 1996 and STS-87 in 1997, and logged a total of 24 days, 14 hours and 34 minutes in space, including three spacewalks totaling 19 hours and 26 minutes. Scott has written a book about his experiences in space, titled Reflections From Earth Orbit.
Former Olympic athlete and professional football player Gerald Alexander Tinker was born January 19, 1951 in Miami, Florida. At the 1972 Munchen Summer Olympics, Tinker ran the third leg in the American 4 x 100 metres relay team, which won a Gold Medal and tied the world record of 38.19. After the Olympics Tinker was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1974 NFL Draft. He played with the Atlanta Falcons (1974 & 1975) and the Green Bay Packers (1975).
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(Repost...made better scans...and found another notable within.)
1934 Thornton Township High School (Harvey, Illinois), titled "Thorntonite." Attending this school at the time and in the Junior Class is future MLB star Lou Boudreau.
Lou Boudreau, listed as Louis Boureau, is in the Boys Club Board Members group photo (page 76); in the Stags and Booster Committee group photo (page 77); in the Lettermens Club group photo (page 77); has a Varsity Basketball portrait (page 86); a Varsity Basketball caricature (page 86); is in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 87); and is listed in Miss M. G. Carr's Junior Homeroom (page 114).
The Superintendent of Thorton Township High School at the time was William E. McVey, should would serve Illinois's 4th district as a Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1951 to 1958. A Potrait of McVey appears alone on page 6.
Boys Club Board Members. Boudreau is the 4th student in the second row.
Lou Boudreau close-up from above.
Stags and Booster Committee. Boudreau is the 4th student in the second row.
Lou Boudreau close-up from above.
Lettermens Club. Boudreau is the 4th student in the third row.
Lou Boudreau close-up from above.
Varsity Basketball Team. Boudreau is the 2nd student in the second row.
Lou Boudreau close-up from above.
Lou Boudreau Varsity Basketball Portrait.
Varsity Basketball Caricature.
Superintendent William E. McVey.
Republican congressman William Estus McVey was born December 13, 1885 on a farm near Lee’s Creek, in Clinton County, Ohio. McVey graduated from Ohio University in 1916 and from the University of Chicago in 1919. Before turning to politics, McVey was a division superintendent in the Bureau of Education, Philippine Islands, 1908-1914; director of extension, Ohio University, 1916-1919; superintendent of Thornton Township High School and Junior College, Harvey, Ill., 1919-1947; president of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1943 and professor of education at De Paul University, 1944. McVey was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-second and to the three succeeding Congresses until his death in 1958. He had been renominated to the Eighty-sixth Congress but died before the 1958 elections.
Former professional baseball player and manager Louis Boudreau was born July 17, 1917, in Harvey, Illinois. After attending the University of Illinois where he was captain of the basketball and baseball teams, Boudreau was signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent in 1938 and made his Major League debut on September 9, 1938. Boudreau played with the Cleveland Indians from 1938 to 1950 and the Boston Red Sox from 1951 to 1952. An 8-time All-Star selection (1940-1945, 1947 & 1948), Boudreau led American League shortstops in fielding eight times, and led the league in doubles three times (1941, 1944 & 1947). He also holds the MLB record for hitting the most consecutive doubles in a game (four), set on July 14, 1946. He was the manager of the Cleveland Indians from 1942 to 1950, the Boston Red Sox from 1952 to 1954, the Kansas City Athletics from 1955 to 1957 and the Chicago Cubs in 1960. In 1948, serving as both player and manager, Boudreau won the AL batting title (.327) and the AL MVP Award with 96% votes, while helping the Cleveland Indians win a World Series Championship. The street boardering Municipal Stadium, where the Indians call home, is named Boudreau Boulevard; his #5 jersey number has been reired by the Cleveland Indians, and in 1970, Lou Boudreau was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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1943 Anderson High School Yearbook (Anderson, Madison County, Indiana), titled "Indian." Attending this school at the time and in the Sophomore Class is future MLB star pitcher Carl Erskine; while in the Freshman Class is future Harlem Globetrotter Jumpin' Johnny Wilson. Jumpin' Johnny recieved his nickname in high school as he was the only player who could dump the basketball.
Carl Erskine is in the B Team Basketball group photo (page 95); a Varisty Baseball Team portrait (pages 99); and is in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 100). Johnny Wilson (listed as John Wilson) is in the B Team Basketball group photo (page 95); in the Track Team group photo (page 97); a Track portrait photo (page 98); and has a Freshman Class photo (page 152).
1942-43 Anderson B Team Basketball Group Photo. Erskine is the second player in the back row (#16). Johnny Wilson is in the center.
1942-43 Anderson Varsity Baseball Group Photo. Erskine is the second to last player in the first row.
Carl Erskine Varsity Baseball Portrait.
Johnny Wilson Track Portrait.
Johnny Wilson Freshman Photo.
Former professional baseball pitcher Carl Daniel Erskine was born December 13, 1926 in Anderson, Indiana. The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Carl Erskine as an amateur free agent in 1946. Erskine would play with the Dodgers his entire 12-year career (1948-1959), following the team to Los Angeles in 1958. A member of the Dodgers "Boys of Summer' teams that won five National League pennants in the 1950s and brought the Dodgers their first championship in the 1955 World Series. Erskine appeared in eleven World Series games and set a World Series record with 14 strikeouts in Game 3 of the 1953 Fall Classic. He pitched two no-hitters, the first against the Chicago Cubs on June 19, 1952 and the second on the New York Giants, May 12, 1956. Following his retirement as a player, Erskine returned to his native Indiana. Where he opened a successful insurance company and coached the Anderson University Raven baseball program for 12 years, winning four championship games. To commemorate Erskine's accomplishments both as a Dodger and as a citizen, a 6-foot (1.8 m) bronze statue was erected in front of the Carl D. Erskine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center. Erskine also donated part of his land to the Anderson Community School System to build a new school, which was named Erskine Elementary. Carl Erskine was inducted into the Indiana National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979.
Former professional basketball player John E. Wilson was born in 1927. After Wilson captaining his high school team to a 1946 championship, Wilson attended Anderson College, where he quickly became a star player. During his three-year career at Anderson, Wilson earned eleven letters, was selected All-conference three times, team M.V.P. three times, named named an All-American twice, and once finishing third in the nation in scoring. After leaving Anderson College, Wilson played baseball for one year with the Chicago American Giants in the Negro Leagues, before playing basketball for the Harlem Globetrotters from 1949 to 1954. Following his playing career, Wilson was the basketball coach at Wood High School in Indianapolis, Indiana for eight years and then head coach and athletic director at Malcon X College. Wilson has been inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and the Anderson University Athletic Hall of Fame.
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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.
1980 Grover Cleveland High School Yearbook (Reseda, Los Angeles, California), titled "Les Memoires." Attending this school at the time and in the Sophomore Class is future MLB pitcher Bret Saberhagen. Saberhagen is in the Bee Football Team (Junior Varsity) group photo (page 67); is in the Frisbee Team group photo (page 71); has a Varisty Baseball Portrait (page 86); is in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 86); is in the Ski Club group photo (page 118); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 137).
1979-80 Grover Cleveland High School Bee Football Team. Bret Saberhagen is the 2nd player in the 3rd row.
1979-80 Grover Cleveland High School Frisbee Team. Saberhagen is in the back of the group, above the letter b in "Frisbee."
1979-80 Grover Cleveland High School Varsity Baseball Team. Saberhagen is the 5th player in the front row.
Bret Saberhagen Varsity Baseball Portrait.
1979-80 Grover Cleveland High School Ski Club. Saberhagen is the last student in the back row, in the corner of the room.
Bret Saberhagen Sophomore Photo.
Former professional baseball pitcher Bret Saberhagen was born April 13, 1964 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The Kansas City Royals selected Bret Saberhagen in the 19th round of the 1982 MLB Amateur Draft, and he made his Major League debut on April 4, 1984. He played with the Kansas Royals (1984-1991), the New York Mets (1992-1995), the Colorado Rockies (1995) and the Boston Red Sox (1997-1999 & 2001). In 1985, as the ace of the Royals dugout, "Sabes"went 20-6 with a 2.87 ERA, and led the Royals to a World Series championship, while earning the 1985 AL Cy Young Award. Saberhagen was named MVP of the 1985 World Series, pitching two complete games, including a shutout in Game 7. Before his July 26, 1989 start against the Boston Red Sox, Saberhagen had a record of 9–5. Over the next two months, he compiled a record of 14–1 with four shutouts. Only once in a game over that period did a team score more than two runs. Saberhagen completed the season the league leader in innnings pitched, complete games and strikeout to walk ratio, and was awarded the 1989 Cy Young. Saberhagen was a 3-time All-Star selection (1987, 1990 & 1994), the 1985 Babe Ruth Award winner and the 1998 Tony Conigliaro Award winner. In 2005, Bret Saberhagen was inducted into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame (HOF).
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2003 Servite High School Yearbook (Anaheim, Orange County, California). Attending this all-male Roman Catholic school at the time and in the Senior Class is future NFL Pro Bowl center Ryan Kalil, NFL guard Sean Estradea, MLB pitcher Marc Rzepczynski, and NFL wide receiver/safety Matthew Slater. In the Sophomore Class is future MLS player Chris Pontius.
Ryan Kalil has a Senior Class Portrait (page 21); is shown and answers "What is your favorite food from the Servite cafeteria?" (page 23); in the Speech and Debate Club (page 46); in the Varsity Football Team Group Photo (page 80); on the bench with other Varsity Football offensive lineman (#75) (page 80); and returning to the Varsity Football lineup (#75) (page 81). Sean Estradea is shown and answers "What is your favorite food from the Servite cafeteria?" (page 23); as an officer in the class council (page 66); with Associated Student Body Commissioners (page 67); in the Associated Student Body (ASB) Group Photo (page 69); at ASB Core Camp standig with group (page 69); at ASB Core Camp posing with group (page 69); in the Varsity Football Team Group Photo (page 80); and on the Track Team taking a break (page 110). Marc Rzepczynski has a Senior Class Portrait (page 29); and in the Varsity Baseball Team Group Photo (page 99). Matthew Slater is shown running on the Track Team and named Best Athlete (page 13); has a Senior Class Portrait (page 30); in the Journalism Class group photo (page 39); shown and quoted about journalism (page 39); lineup as receiver at the Homecoming game (#18) (page 40); in the Key Club Group Photo (page 59); in the Associated Student Body Commissioners (ASB) Group Photo (page 67); relaxing after an ASB meeting relaxing (page 67); at ASB Core Camp posing with group (page 69); in the Varsity Football Team Group Photo (#18) (page 80); and preparing for a run on the Track Team (page 110). Chris Pontius is shown playing defense in soccer (#18) (page 94); in the Varsity Soccer Team Group Photo (page 94); moving in for a soccer goal (#18) (page 96); and has a Sophomore Class Portrait (page 138).
2002-03 Servite High School Varsity Football Team Group Photo. The 4th player in the back row, or row six, is Ryan Kalil. The 8th player in the back row is Sean Estradea. The 4th player in row four is Matt Slater.
Chris Pontius Sophomore Class Photo.
Professional football center Ryan Kalil was born March 29, 1985 in Coronoa, Riverside County, California, and is the son of former NFL lineman Frank Kalil. Kalil attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans. Considered one of the best lineman and centers in college, the two-time All-American (2005 & 2006) earned the 2004 USC Courage Award, the 2005 USC Trojans' Bob Chandler Award and the 2006 Morris Trophy. Kalil was invited to play in the Senior Bowl prior to the 2007 NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers selected Ryan Kalil in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft, the first center to be selected. After a solid rookie season, Kalil was named a full-time starter at Center for the Panthers in 2008. In 2009, Ryan Kalil made his first Pro Bowl appearance, becoming the first center and third Carolina Panther offensive lineman to be represented at the Pro Bowl.
Former professional football guard and center Sean Estrada was born May 23, 1985 in Orange, Orange County, California. Estrada attended the University of Pennsylvania where he played NCAA college football with the Penn Quakers. Estrada lettered in football for 3 years and was a 2-time All-Ivy League selection at guard. During his senior season, Estrade served as team captain of the Quakers, earning unanimous First Team All-Ivy League honors. Estrade was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. Estrada played with the San Francisco 49ers in 2007. In 2008, he played for the San Jose SabreCats in the Arena Football League (AFL), making it to the ArenaBowl, and in 2009, Estrada played for the New York Sentinels in the inaugural season of the United Football League (UFL).
Professional football wide receiver and safety Matthew Wilson Slater was born September 9, 1985 in Orange, California, and is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame member Jackie Slater. Matthew Slater attended UCLA where he played NCAA college football with the UCLA Bruins from 2004 to 2007. As a senior, in 2007, Slater played in 13 games, made 25 tackles. He also returned kicks for the Bruins. He returned 34 kicks for a 29.0 yard average and 3 touchdowns which tied the lead in the nation and set the UCLA record. He also tied the Pac-10 season record. His 29.0-yard kickoff return average was first in the Pac-10 earning his a First-team All-Pac 10 selection as the kick returner. Slater's 986 kickoff return yards set the UCLA school single-season record. The New England Patriots selected Matthew Slater in the 5th round of the 2008 NFL Draft, who traded up with Tampa Bay before drafting Slater. Slater played in 14 games in his rookie 2008 season, returning 11 kickoffs for 155 yards and recording 12 tackles on special teams. In 2009, he was active for 14 games for the Patriots, recording six tackles on special teams, while recording one rush for six yards as a wide receiver. He also returned 11 kickoffs for 269 yards, a 24.5 average.
Professional baseball player Marc Walter Rzepczynski was born August 29, 1985 in Yorba Linda, California. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Rzepczynski in the 5th round of the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft.A series of injuries to pitchers at the major league level had plagued the parent Blue Jays for the first three months of the 2009 season, leading to Rzepczynski's promotion and opportunity. Rzepczynski made the most of it and pitched well enough to earn a spot on the 2010 roster. Rzepczynski won his first major-league game on July 18, 2009, defeating the American League leading Boston Red Sox. Professional soccer player Chris Pontius was born 12 May 1987 in Yorba Linda, California. Pontius attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he played on the soccer team from 2005 to 2008. Pontius was a key member of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos' 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship and was named the 2007 Big West Offensive Player of the Year. The D.C. United selected Chris Pontius in the 1st round, 7th pick overall, in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. He made his professional debut, and scored his first professional goal, on 22 March 2009, in DC's first game of the 2009 MLS season. In his '09 rookie season, Pontius was used at nearly every offensive position on the field, went on to play in all but two of the team’s 30 League games (23 starts), tallying four goals and three assists. In all competitions, his numbers are even more impressive: 40 of a total 44 games played, 31 starts, eight goals, six assists.
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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.
Still playing a little with the yearbooks. Have not shared much the last month as most new ones where non-sport, or not that interesting, and in a couple examples, I bought books I have already shared.
Also, as I move the books along, I will and have been deleting the images. This is needed as photobucket space is limited. I have also redone several postings in the thread and the combination has made the thread looked edited throughout...sorry about that, but it is unavoidable in this forum setting.
Clear Skies, Mark
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.
Another very interesting yearbook! Thanks for posting.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
1992 John W. North High High School Yearbook (Riverside, Riverside County, California), titled "Aurora." The yearbook is 280 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches.
Attending this school at the time in the Senior Class is NFL 1st round draft pick Duane Clemons; in the Junior Class is NBA 1st round draft pick Ed Gray; and in the Sophomore Class is MLB World Seires star Adam Kennedy.
Duane Clemons is in the Black Student Union Group Photo (page 102); is in the Varsity Football Group Photo (#86) (page 122); playing in the Student/Faulty Basketball Game (page 159); and has a Senior Class Photo (page 216) Ed Gray is quoted about football praction (page 122); is in the Varsity Football Group Photo (#5) (page 122); is showing running with the football (page 123); is quoted about playing basketball in the CIF Finals (page 126); is in the Varsity Basketball Group Photo (page 127); has a Junior Class Photo (page 201); and is mentioned in the yearbook closing (page 279). Adam Kennedy is shown as a Midwinter Dance Knight (the King runnerup) with his date (page 26); is shown dancing in the crowd at the Midwinter Dance (page 27); is in the Varsity Basketball Group Photo (page 127); is in the Varsity Baseball Group Photo (page 146); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 193).
1991-92 John W. North High School Varsity Baseball Team. Adam Kennedy is the 4th player in the middle row.
1991-92 John W. North High School Varsity Basketball Team. Ed Gray is the player the third from the end. Adam Kennedy is player on the end.
Student/Faulty Basketball Game Players. Duane Clemons is the fifth player in the front, wearing the white shirt with his arms cross. Ed Gray played in the game but is not shown in this image. (He, or Clemons, may be in the unlabeled action photo?).
1991-92 John W. North High School Varsity Football Team. Ed Gray is the second player the from the end of the back row. Duane Clemons is the player on the end of the back row.
Duane Clemons Senior Class Photo.
Black Student Union Group Photo. Duane Clemons is listed as the second student in the back row.
Ed Gray Senior Class Photo.
Adam Kennedy Sophomore Class Photo.
Adam Kennedy is shown as a Midwinter Dance Knight (the King runnerup) with his date.
Adam Kennedy dancing in the crowd at the Midwinter Dance.
Former professional football defensive end Duane Anthony Clemons was born May 23, 1974 in Riverside, California. Clemons attended the University of California, Berkley where he played NCAA football with the California Golden Bears in 1992-1993 & 1995, earning 1995 All-Pac 10 honors. The Minnesota Vikings selected Duane Clemens in the 1st round (16th pick overall) in the 1996 NFL Draft. Clemons played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings (1996-1999), the Kansas City Chiefs (2000-2002) and the Cincinnati Bengals (2003-2005). Clemons appeared in 186 NFL games with 139 starts, making 188 tackles, 49.5 sacks, 6 interceptions and 7 forced fumbles. On September 8, 2008, Clemons signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canada Football League (CFL) and was assigned to their practice roster, but was released by the team on September 15, 2008. He is currently the Defensive Line Coach at MidAmerican Nazaerne University (2010 to present).
Former professional basketball Edward Gray was born September 27, 1975 in Riverside, California. Gray attended the College of Southern Idaho, before transferring to the University of Tennessee, and eventually the University of California, Berkley. As a senior with the Californa Golden Bears in '97, he averaged 24.8 ppg and was awarded the 1997 Pac-10 Player of the Year Award. The Atlanta Hawks selected Ed Gray in the 1st round (22nd pick overall) in the 1997 NBA Draft. Gray played with the Atlanta Hawks from 1997 to 1999.
Professional baseball second baseman Adam Thomas Kennedy was born January 10, 1976, in Riverside, California. The St. Louis Cardinals selected Adam Thomas in the 1st round (20th pick overall) in the 1997 MLB Amateur Draft, and made his Major League debut on August 31, 1999. Kennedy played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1999, 2007-2008), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2000-2006), the Oakland Athletics (2009). and the Washington Nationals. He is best known for his permance in the 2002 MLB post-season. In Game 5 of the 2002 American League Championship Series against the Minnesota Twins, Kennedy hit three home runs, joining only four other players who hit three homers in a post-season game: Babe Ruth, Bob Robertson, Reggie Jackson and George Brett. Kennedy's performance helped the Angels clinch the American League pennant, and Kennedy was named the series' Most Valuable Player. The Angels went on to beat the San Francisco Giants in seven games in the World Series, earning Kennedy a World Series ring. In 2000, Kennedy led the American League with 337 putouts. In 2003, he led the league in fielding % at second base (.990), and in 2008, he his arm was ranted #1 in range factor among National League second basemen.
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 West Linn High School Yearbook (West Lin, Clackamas County, Oregon; a suburb of Portland), titled "Green and Gold." Attending this school and in the Junior Class is future MLB All-Star pitcher Mitch Williams.
Mitch Williams is shown playing quarterback on the Varsity Football Team (jersey #11); is in the Varsity Football Team Group Photo (jersey #22) (page 21); is in the Varsity Baseball Team Group Photo (jersey #10) (page 59); and is quoted answering "What do you eat to in prepreaction for a game?", in which he answers, "I eat donuts, hotdogs, hamburger, toast, candy whatever happens to be in my hand at that point in time." (page 59).
Mitch Williams as Varsity Football (BackUp) Quarterback.
1980-81 West Linn High School Varsity Football Team. Williams is the second player from the end on the second row (#22).
1980-81 West Linn High School Varsity Baseball Team. Williams is the first player in the second row (#10).
Former professional baseball relief pitcher Mitchell Steven Williams was born November 17, 1964 in Santa Ana, California. The San Diego Padres selected Mitch Williams in the 8th round of the 1982 MLB Amateur Draft, and made his MLB debut on April 9, 1986. Williams played for the Texas Rangers (1986-1988), the Chicago Cubs (1989-1990), the Philadelphia Phillies (1991-1993), the Houston Astros (1994), the California Angels (1995) and the Kansas City Royals (1997). A left-hander with a high-90s fastball and occasional control issues, Williams was largely effective, earning 192 saves in his 11 seasons. In 1989, Williams had a record of 4–4 with a 2.76 ERA, 67 strikeouts (in 76 appearances during the regular season) and 36 saves., earning a spot on the 1989 National League All-Star team.
He is perhaps best known for a blown save, giving up a walk-off home run to Joe Carter of the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth game of the 1993 World Series, which gave Toronto their second consecutive World Championship. During that World Series, whenever Williams was on the mound, his nervous teammate Curt Schilling was caught by CBS television cameras with a towel over his head. Schilling's behavior not only irked Williams (who to this day harbors bitter feelings towards Schilling), but also fellow Phillies teammates like Larry Anderson and Danny Jackson, who accused Schilling of purposely trying to get more camera time. On subsequent nights, several other Phillies were seen wearing towels—possibly to keep Schilling from looking unique. The gesture was taken up almost as a good-luck charm by fans in the seats.
Although Phillies fans continued to blame him for the Series loss and heap him with scorn and abuse for several years afterward, the fact that he did not make excuses for the blown saves, shift the blame to others, or run and hide from the media or the city of Philadelphia caused many fans to ultimately forgive him and embrace him once again as a local figure. After retiring from the MLB, Williamed opened a bowling establishment outside Philadelphia. He has also entered the food industry with his own salsa known as "Wild Thing Southpaw Salsa."
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.
1994 Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Yearbook (Palos Verdes, California), titled "La Pantera."
Attending this school at the time in the Freshman Class is WWE wrestler John Hennigan, aka NItro, NFL lineman Scott Jackson; and the "Spam King" Robert Soloway; in the Junior Class is NFL linebacker Clark Haggans; and in the Senior Class is television personality/radio co-host Petro Papdakis; and NFL lineman John Welbourn.
John Hennigan (Nitro) has a Freshman Class Photo (page 125); with the Varsity Wrestling Team Photo (page 280); in the Junior Varsity Track Team Photo (page 312); and in the Freshmen Cross Country Team Photo (page 321). Scott Jackson has a Freshman Class Photo (page 127); is in the Frosh/Soph Baseball Team Photo (page 251); and in the Freshmen Football Team Photo (page 287). Robert Soloway has a Freshman Class Photo (page 134) (not shown). Petro Papdakis has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 99); and is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 248). Clark Haggans is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 248). John Welbourn has a Senior Class Photo (page 77); is in yearbook fashion section (page 82); and is in the Varisity Football Team Photo (page 248).
1993-94 Palos Verdes Peninsula Varsity Football Team Photo. John Welbourn is the last player in the back row. Clark Haggans is the fourth to last player in the back row. Petro Papdakis is the second to last player in the fourth row.
1993-94 Palos Verdes Peninsula Varsity Wrestling Team Photo. John Hennigan is the second to last player in the first row.
1993-94 Palos Verdes Peninsula Junior Varsity Track Team Photo. John Hennigan is the 10th of 12 players in the fifth row.
John Hennigan Freshman Class Photo.
Scott Jackson Freshman Class Photo.
Petro Papdakis Sophomore Class Photo
John Welbourn Senior Class Photo.
From Fashion Section: "John Welbourn, Baseball Cap by CAL; $14."
WWE Wrestler Johnny Nitro or John Morrison, was born John Randall Hennigan on October 3, 1979. Hennigan began his wrestling career in 2002 as a cast member for Tough Enough III, enventually becoming a co-winner and being awarded a WWE developement contract. Hennigan made his debut in 2004 on WWE Raw as an apprentice and assistant to Raw General Manager, Eric Bischoff. In 2005, "Johnny Nitro", partnered with Joey Mercury, won the WWE Tag Team Championship, which they lost and won back a number of times. Since then, Higgens has won the WWE Intercontinental Championship Belt, the ECW World Championship Belt, a 2008 Tag Teach of the Year Slammy Award and the WWE World Tag Team Championship.
Former professional football player Scott Jackson was born January 19, 1979 in Whittier, California. Jackson attended Brigham Young University where he was reshirted in 1997, served on a two-year mission in 1998 and 1999, and played NCAA college football with the BYU Cougars in 2000 to 2003. Undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft, Jackson was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2004 to 2006 and the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2009. After a foot injury during the 2008 preseason, Jackson underwent surgery and would end up retiring from the NFL in 2009.
Robert Alan Soloway is the founder of the so-called "Strategic Partnership Against Microsoft Illegal Spam," or SPAMIS, said to be one of the Internet's biggest spammers through his company, Newport Internet Marketing (NIM). He was nicknamed the "Spam King" by prosecutors, and the "Seattle Spammer" by the media. In 2005, Microsoft won a $7.8 million civil judgment against Soloway, for spam sent through MSN and Hotmail services. That money, however, was never collected. Later in 2005, Robert Braver, an internet services provider based in Oklahoma, was awarded $10,075,000.00 in another spam-related case against Soloway. In this lawsuit, a permanent injunction was issued against Soloway, enjoining him from further spam activities. Those judgments, however, did not stop Soloway's illegal spamming; in fact, he mocked them. Soloway was arrested on May 30, 2007, after a grand jury indicted him on charges of identity theft, money laundering, and mail, wire, and e-mail fraud. On March 14, 2008, Robert Soloway reached an agreement with federal prosecutors, two weeks before his scheduled trial on fourty charges. Soloway pleaded guilty to three charges — felony mail fraud, fraud in connection with e-mail, and failing to file a 2005 tax return. In exchange, federal prosecutors dropped all other charges. Soloway faced up to 27 years in prison on the most serious charge, and up to $625,000 total in fines. On 22 July 2008 Robert Soloway was sentenced to 47 months in federal prison, and ordered to repay over $700,000. Prosecutors had asked for a 9-year sentence.
Television personality and radio co-host Petros Papadakis was born June 16, 1977, Papadakis attended the University of Southern California where he was the team captain for the USC Trojans Football Team in 1999 and 2000. The Trojans 2-6 conference record in 2000 was the only time the team finished in the last league position. Since his first year in broadcasting, Papadakis has regularly called himself "the captain of the worst team in USC history". In 2001, Fox Sports West employed Papadakis as a college football commentator. In 2004, Fox Sports News hired him to commentate the national Pac-10 games. From 2006 to 2008, he hosted Pros vs Joes on Spike TV. In the summer of 2001, Papadakis began working on radio in addition to his TV duties. He co-hosted "The Ticket" with Pete Arbogast on KMPC-1540 AM. In January 2004 "The Petros Papadakis Show" began. He resigned from his position at 1540 The Ticket in October 2006 to concentrate on his television broadcasting. On January 8, 2007 Petros returned to AM radio with an afternoon sports program on KLAC 570 kHz, a Los Angeles based station, co-hosting the Petros and Money Show with Matt "Money" Smith. Two years later, the show was nationally syndicated because of a merger between Fox Sports Radio and KLAC.
Professional football linebacker Clark Cromwell Haggans was born January 10, 1977 in Torrance, California. Haggans attended Colorado State where he was a 1999 First-tean All-MWC selection and left the school it's all-time career sack leader (34). The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Clark Haggans in the 5th round of the 2000 NFL Draft. Haggans played for the Steelers from 2000 to 2007. He became the teams' left outside linebacker starter in 2004 after the release of long-time starter Jason Gildon. Haggans was a key member of the 2005 AFC Championship Pittsburgh Steelers team that deated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XL. In Super Bowl XL, he was second on the Steelers defense in tackles and recorded a sack. Currently with the Arizona Cardinals, where he signed in 2008. Haggans appeared in 11 games that season, making 19 tackles and one sack, helping the Cardinals win the NFC West title.
Former professional football lineman John Welbourn was born March 30, 1976 in Torrance, California. Welbourn attended the University of California-Berkeley where he was a four-year lettermen and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric in 1998. The Philadelphia Eagles selected John Welborne with the 2nd pick in the 4th round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2003 appearing in 10 playoff games and three NFC Championship games. Traded to the Kansas City Chiefs where he played from 2004 to 2007, starting 85 of the 103 NFL games he appeared in. Welborne signed with the New England Patroits in 2008 but never played with the team. Before the 2006 NFL season, Welbourn "retired" because he said he wanted to "retire on my own terms rather than somebody else's." Welbourn would refurn to the Chiefs where he was the veteran on an inexperienced line. John Welbourn is the co-owner/operator of SoCal Strength & Conditioning/CFB.
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.
1993 Long Beach Polytechnic High School Yearbook (Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California), titled "Caerulea." The yearbook is 312 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches.
Attending this school and in the Freshman Class is future MLB All-Star Milton Bradley; in the Sophomore Class is Reel Big Fish band member Dan Regan; and in the Freshman Class is NFL player Brandon Whiting.
Milton Bradley is shown running out on the baseball field with teammates (#2) (page 118); in the Frosh-Soph Baseball Team Photo (#2) (page 119); has a Freshman Class Photo (page 238); Dan Regan, listed as Daniel Regen, has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 193). Brandon Whiting has a Junior Class Photo (page 155). Former MLB players, brothers, and Long Beach High School alumni, Tony Gwynn and Chris Gwynn are shown signing autographs for the team (page 118).
1992-93 Long Beach Poly High School Frosh-Soph Baseball Team Photo. Milton Bradley (#2) is the 4th player in the front row.
Milton Bradley (#2) and teammates charge the field.
Milton Bradley Freshman Class Photo.
Dan Regan Sophomore Class Photo
Brandon Whiting Junior Class Photo.
Professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter Milton Obelle Bradley, Jr. was born April 15, 1978 in Harbor City, California. The Montreal Expos selected Milton Bradley in the 2nd round of the 1996 MLB Amateur Draft, and he made his Major League debut on July 19, 2000. Bradley played for the Montreal Expos (2000-2001), the Cleveland Indians (2001-2003), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2004-2005), the Oakland Athletics (2006-2007), the San Diego Padres (2007), the Texas Rangers (2008), the Chicago Cubs (2009), and is currently with the Seattle Mariners (2010 to present). Bradley, a self-described bad guy, excelled during the 2008 season as the Rangers designated hitter, leading the League in OPS (on base plus slugging) with a 1.036, and earning a spot on the American League 2008 All-Star team. He was also third in batting average (.321) and carried a strong .443 on-base percentage.
Musician Daniel Regan was born May 9, 1977. Also known as, "The Culprit" or "Black Casper", Dan Regan is the trombone player for the Southern California-based ska punk band Reel Big Fish. Dan Regan joined the fledgling Reel Big Fish in 1994 while still in high school at Long Beach Polytechnic. Dan is the only original member of the band aside from Aaron Barrett to still be a member, following the departure of Matt Wong, and is accredited with all of Reel Big Fish's blood-curdling screams on their live album/DVD set, Our Live Album is Better Than Your Live Album. Regan also has a hip-hop side project under the alias Black Casper; played trombone in The Littlest Man Band with Scott Klopfenstein (of Reel Big Fish); and played trombone in the song "That's Your Horoscope For Today" by "Weird Al" Yankovic. Dan played on a Getzen 3508R Small Bore Jazz Trombone with a beaded silver finish and a 1963 King 2B Silversonic.
Professional football defensive lineman Brandon Renee Whiting was born July 30, 1976 in Santa Rosa, California. Whiting attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he played NCAA college football with the California Golden Bears from 1994 to 1997. A four-year starter on the defensive line, Whiting earned honorable mention as a freshman and second team All-Pac-10 honors as a junior and senior. He wrapped up his stellar colligate career with 24.5 sacks, third-best total in school history, and ranks sixth all-time with 35 tackles for loss. A two-time team captain (1996 & 1997), he earned team awards as a senior for Most Valuable Defensive Lineman and the Joe Roth Award for courage, attitude, and sportsmanship. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Brandon Whiting in the 4th round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1998 to 2003 and finished his career with the San Francisco 49ers, where he played in 203 and 2004. During his career, Whiting started 64 games, making 124 tackles and 16.5 sacks.
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.
1990 El Dorado High School Yearbook (Placentia, Orange County, California), titled "Ano de Oro."
Attending this school at the time is several future notables. In the Junior Class is Major League Baseball pitcher Brett Tomko; and in the Freshman Class is Green Day band member Jason Freese and actress Sheila Platte.
Brett Tomko has a Junior Class Photo (page 108); is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 186); playing basketball and shooting for two (page 188); and is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 212). Jason Freese has a Freshman Class Photo (page 136); is shown playing the saxophone in Jazz Band (page 230); and is in the Band Group Photo (page 233). Sheila Platte has a Freshman Class Photo (page 140).
1989-90 El Dorado High School Varsity Baseball Team Photo. Brett Tomko is the third player in the back row.
1989-90 El Dorado High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo. Brett Tomko (#40) is the fifth player in the row standing up.
"Brett Tomko for two."
Brett Tomko Junior Class Photo.
Jason Freese Freshman Class Photo.
"Jason Freese, Darren Prince and Jeff Nichols are part of the saxophone section in the Jazz Band."
Sheila Platte Freshman Class Photo.
Professional baseball pitcher Brett Daniel Tomko was born April 7, 1973 in Euclid, Ohio. Tomko attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida and was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd round of the 1995 MLB Draft. He made his Major League debut on May 27, 1997. Tomko played for the Cincinnati Reds (1997-1999), the Seattle Mariners (2000-2001), the San Diego Padres (2002, 2008), the St. Louis Cardinals (2003), the San Francisco Giants (2004-2005), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006-2007), the Kansas City Royals (2008), the New York Yankees (2009) and the California Angels (2009). Currently signed with the Oakland Athletics (2010). Tomko married February 1998 Playmate Julia Schultz in November 2003.
Musician Jason Freese was born January 12, 1975 in Orange County, California. Freese plays piano/keyboard, guitar, tenor sexophone and provided backing vocals in Green Day. He is also a member of Green Day's side project Foxboro Hot Tubs. Freese has also played for several other bands including Dr. Dre, Weezer, Jewel, Lenny Krzvitz, Busta Rhymes, the Goo Goo Dolls, Joe Walsh and more.
Actress/Model Sheila Platte studied performing arts at Howard Fine’s Studio, Beverly Hills Playhouse and The Upright Citizens Brigade. Platte made her first film appearance as an extra in the 2001 "That Darn Punk," which starred Joe Escalante. Platte also has roles in Cake Boy (2005); Water Wings (2009), which she developed and co-wrote; and in 2010, co-starred in the feature film “Costa Rican Summer” alongside Pamela Anderson. Throughout Platte's career she has acted in several commercials and various short and feature films.
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.
1996 Long Beach Polytechnic High School Yearbook (Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California), titled "Caerulea." The yearbook is 336 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches.
Attending this school and in this yearbook and in the Senior Class is future MLB All-Star Milton Bradley; in the Junior Class is NFL Wide Receiver Ken-Yon Rambo, and MLB All-Star Chase Utley; in theFreshman Class is NFL running back Larry Croom, NFL Wide Receiver Kareem Kelly, NFL Wide Receiver Samie Parker, and PGA Golfer Peter Tomasulo.
Milton Bradley has a Senior Class photo (page 36); is shown in math class (page 100); has a baseball portrait as team leader (page 200); and is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 201).
Ken-Yon Rambo has a Junior Class photo (page 94); should be in the unlabeled Varsity Football Team Photo (page 152); and is shown running with the football making the winning score in a game (page 153).
Chase Utley has a Junior Class photo (page 98); is shown and quoted about what he does to prepare for games (page 201); and is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 201).
Larry Croom is in the Frosh/Soph Football Team Photo (I think, and mislisted as L. Crum) (page 155); and has a Freshman Class photo (page 132).
Kareem Kelly is in the Frosh/Soph Football Team Photo (page 155).
Samie Parker is shown running with the football and using a block in Varsity Football (page 154).
Peter Tomasulo has a Freshman Class photo (page 146); is in the Frosh-Soph Soccer Team Photo (page 177); and is shown swinging a golf club on the Golf Team (page 207).
1995-96 Long Beach Poly Varsity Baseball Team. Milton Bradley is the fourth player in the back row. The fifth player in the back row, to the left of Bradley, is Chase Utley.
1995-96 Long Beach Poly Frosh-Soph Soccer Team.
1995-96 Long Beach Poly Frosh/Soph Football Team. Kareem Kelly and Larry Croom (mislisted as L. Crum) are present.
Milton Bradley Senior Class Photo.
Ken-Yon Rambo Junior Class Photo.
"Third year varsity player Kenyon Rambo beats a defender around the corner for another score. Rambo broke the Antelope Valley game open by returning a kickoff after halftime for a crucial touchdown."
Chase Utley Junior Class Photo.
Larry Croom Freshman Class Photo.
"The key to winning is teamwork. Sammy Parker (left) and Antwan Casey (right) know this as they head in for another touchdown in Poly's glorious victory over Compton."
Peter Tomasulo Freshman Class Photo.
"Peter Tomasulo is one of the two freshman on the team. He may be the smallest on the team, but his three years of playing have made him one of the best."
Professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter Milton Obelle Bradley, Jr. was born April 15, 1978 in Harbor City, California. The Montreal Expos selected Milton Bradley in the 2nd round of the 1996 MLB Amateur Draft, and he made his Major League debut on July 19, 2000. Bradley played for the Montreal Expos (2000-2001), the Cleveland Indians (2001-2003), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2004-2005), the Oakland Athletics (2006-2007), the San Diego Padres (2007), the Texas Rangers (2008), the Chicago Cubs (2009), and is currently with the Seattle Mariners (2010 to present). Bradley, a self-described bad guy, excelled during the 2008 season as the Rangers designated hitter, leading the League in OPS (on base plus slugging) with a 1.036, and earning a spot on the American League 2008 All-Star team. He was also third in batting average (.321) and carried a strong .443 on-base percentage.
Professional football wide receiver Ken-Yon Rambo was born October 4, 1978 in Long Beach, California. Rambo attended Ohio State University where he played NCAA college football with the OSU Buckeyes. As a junior in 1998, he received All-Big Ten honorable mention honors and the Paul Warfield Award as Ohio State's top receiver. In 1999, he set a new school record for average yards on kickoff returns with 22.9. The Oakland Raider selected Ken-Yon Rambo in the 7th round of the 2001 NFL Draft, he failed to make the 53-man roster, but was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. Rambo spent 2001 to 2003, as a receiver and kick returning for Dallas. After not seeing playing time, he was released mid-season 2003, and signed with the New York Jets for the remainder of 2003 and for 2004, but was not utilized in games. Rather than remain on the bench, Rambo entered the Candian Football League (CFL), signed a contract with the Calgary Stampeders in 2005, and has remained with the team ever since. In 2008, Rambo led the CFL in the regular season in total receiving yards with 1,473, and helped the Stampeders go on to win the 96th Grey Cup 22-14 over the Montreal Alouettes.
Professional baseball second baseman Chase Cameron Utley was born December 17, 1978 in Pasadena, California. Utley attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he helped the UCLA Bruins reach the 1999 College World Series Regional, and was named a 2000 First-Team All-American by The Sporting News. The Philadelphia Phillies selected Chase Utley in the 1st round, 15th pick overall, in the 2000 MLB Amateur Draft, and after earning Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Player of the Year honors, he made his Major League debut on April 4, 2003. Becoming a permanent fixture as the Phillies' second baseman in 2005, Utley is known as one of the premiere players in the league. In the last four years, Utley has helped lead Philadelphia to the 2007 National League East Division title, the 2008 World Series, the 2009 National League Pennant, and the 2010 National League East Division title. He hit in 35 straight games during the 2006 season; in 2009, he rewrote the record books by reaching base in his 26th straight postseason contest. Utley is a 5-time consecutive All-Star selection (2006-2010); a 4-time consecutive Silver Slugger Award winner (2006-2009); and was selected a member of Sports Illustrated MLB 2000s All-Decade Team.
Former professional football running back Larry Lewis Croom was born October 29, 1981 in Long Beach, California. Croom attended the University of Arizona where he played for Arizona Wildcats in 2000, rushing for 306 yards and one touchdown, before transferring to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he played with the Rebals in 2002 and 2003. At UNLV, Croom rushed for 1,537 yards and two touchdowns and became the first player in UNLV history to appear in three postseason All-Star games, playing in the Hula Bowl, the East-West Shrine Game and the Blue-Gray Classic. Undrafted, Larry Croom signed as a unrestricted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals in 2004. He played with the Arizona Cardinals in 2004, appearing in six games, including one start in replacement of an injured Emmitt Smith. He totalled 76 yards on 29 carries. In 2005, the Cardinals allocated Croom to the NFL Europe's Hamburg Sea Devils, where he recorded 303 rushing yards and one touchdown. Released by the Cardinals, Croom attended the Tennessee Titans 2005 Training Camp and then spent the first six weeks of the 2005 NFL season on the Detroit Lions practice roster. He joined the San Diego Chargers in 2006 and was allocated to the NFL Europe Amsterdam Admirals, where he led the team with 427 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Croom signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007, but was released after training camp.
Professional football wide receiver Kareem Kelly was born April 1, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. Kelly attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football (1999-2002), and ran track as a sprinter (2000-2002), with the USC Trojans. In 1999, Kelly had the best season that any Pac-10 freshman football wide receiver ever. He set Pac-10 and USC freshman records for most catches (54) and receiving yards (902), and was named the 1999 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. Kelly left USC the all-time career reception leader (204), and second on the USC list for receiving yards (3,104). He had a catch in all 48 games he played as a Trojan, tying the Pac-10 record with Keenan Howry of Oregon. In his Trojan track debut, he clocked a world junior record and American collegiate record 5.67 to place second in the 50-meter dash in the Los Angeles Indoor Invitational (it was tied for the ninth fastest time in the world in 2000). He then won a heat in the 100 meters at the Trojan Invitational in 10.33 and was fifth in the 100 meters at the ASU USTCA Invitational in 10.57. The New Orleans Saints selected Kareem Kelly in the 6th round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Kelly played in all four '03 Saints preseason games, but was released prior to the start of the regular season, and would serve on the practice squad for the Baltimore Ravens (2003), and the Chicago Bears (2004-2006). He played with the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League in 2006, and signed with the Canadian Football League in May 2006, but was cut. He later retired from football but returned to sign a contract with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League in 2010. He was released in July 2010.
Professional football wide receiver Samie Jabar Parker was born March 25, 1981 in Long Beach, California. Parker attended the University of Oregon, where he played NCAA college football and competed in track with the Oregon Ducks. On the track team Parker was two-time All-American. His 10.18 time in the 100 meter dash is the second best mark in Oregon history. One of the greatest football players in the Ducks history, Parker finished the 2003 campaign with 77 catches for 1,088 yards and seven touchdowns. In his final game as a Duck in the 2003 Sun Bowl, he caught 16 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns, all Sun Bowl records, earning the game's MVP award, even though Oregon lost to Minnesota 31-30. Parker left the Ducks the career leader in receptions (178) and receiving yards (2,761). The Kansas City Chiefs selected Samie Parker in the 4th round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Parker played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004 to 2007, the Denver Broncos (2008 off-season); the Carolina Panthers (2008 off-season); the Seattle Seahawks (2008); and the Oakland Raiders (2009 off-season). During his 6 NFL seasons, Parker made 110 receptions for 1,529 yards and 7 touchdowns. He had his best season in 2006, playing in all 16 games with 15 starts and making 41 receptions for 561 yards, a 13.7 yards-per-a-catch average. In 2009, Parker played with the Las Vegas Locomotives for the inagural season of the United Football League, and helped lead the team to the 2009 UFL Championship. In 2010, he played for the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League (AFL), starting 11 games, and catching 78 passes for 1,135 yards and 15 touchdowns. When the AFL season ended, Parker resigned with the Locomotives.
Professional golfer Peter Tomasulo was born October 22, 1981 in Long Beach, California. He attended the University of California and in 2003 he set the school's all-time single-season stroke average at 70.98 and played on the U.S. Palmer Cup team that lost 14-10 to Europe. In 2004, Tomasulo was named a first team All-American and captained the University of California's NCAA championship team. Tomasulo turned professional in 2004. In 2005 he played on the Canadian Tour and the Nationwide Tour, winning the Montreal Open on the Canadian Tour and the Alberta Classic on the Nationwide Tour. Tomasulo continued to play on the Nationwide Tour until 2008. In 2008, 7 top-10 finishes helped him earn $296,704 and finish 11th on the money list. By finishing in the top 25 of the Nationwide Tour's money list, he earned his PGA Tour card for 2009. He played on the Nationwide Tour again in 2010, winning the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic in July.
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.
1939 Connellsville High School Yearbook (Connellsville, Pennsylvania), titled "The Coker." Attending this school at the time and in the Freshman Class is future Notre Dame starquarterback and 1947 Heisman Trophy winner, John Lujack.
John Lujack has a Freshman Class Photo (page 47); is shown in the Junior Varsity Football Team Group Photo (page 70); and is listed in the Track Team (page 74).
John Lujack Freshman Class Photo.
Junior Varsity Football Team Group Photo. Lujack is third from the end in the first row. Listed as a fullback.
John Lujack, listed in the Track Team.
Former collegiate star and professional quarterack John Christopher Lujack Jr was born on January 4, 1925, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Lujack attended Notre Dame University where, filling in for Angelo Bertelli who went into the Marines in 1943, he quarterbacked a 26-0 victory over the previously unbeaten Army Cadets. This star quarterback gained 2,080 yards for the Irish in three years and achieved a marvelous passing record of 144 completions out of 282 throws. His accurate arm accounted for many of Notre Dame's 24 victories while at the Golden Dome. In his three seasons at Notre Dame, 1943 and then after military service in 1946 and 1947, the Irish were National Champions. For his efforts, Lujack was award the 1947 Heisman Trophy. The Chicago Bears selected John Lujack in the 1st round (4th pick overal) in the 1946 NFL Draft. Lujack played with the Chicago Bears from 1948 to 1951, and was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection. After retiring as a player, Lujack served as a color commentator on CBS NFL telecasts for a number of years in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and on ABC college football telecasts in the late 1960s. John Lujack was inducted to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 1960.
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.
1989 Kelso High School Yearbook (Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington)), titled "Bagpipe." The yearbook is 216 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches. Attending this school at the time and in the Sophomore Class is future MLB All-Star pitcher Jason Schmidt; and in the Freshman Class is NFL Defensive End/Tackle David Richie.
While attending Kelso, Schmidt played football and basketball in addition to baseball. In 1991 as a senior he tossed a no-hitter, striking out 20 of 21 batters he faced. He was named Washington's Gatorade State Player of the Year and All-State MVP in baseball.
Jason Schmidt is in the 1988-89 Kelso Junior Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 83); is in the 1988-89 Kelso Sophomore Basketball Team Photo (page 83); pitching in a JV game (page 93); is in the 1988-89 Kelso Junior Varsity Baseball Team Photo (#14) (page 93); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 132). Schmidt also likely appears in the JV Football Photos, however they are unlabeled.
David Richie, like other freshman, does not appear in the book.
1988-89 Kelso Junior Varsity Basketball Team Photo. Jason Schmidt is the fifth player (in the middle).
1988-89 Kelso Sophomore Basketball Team Photo. Jason Schmidt is the seventh player (in the middle).
Jason Schmidt Pitching in a JV Baseball Game.
1988-89 Kelso Junior Varsity Baseball Team Photo. Jason Schmidt is the sixth player in the back row (#14).
Jason Schmidt Sophomore Class Photo.
Former professional baseball pitcher Jason David Schmidt was born January 29, 1973 in Lewiston, Idaho.
The Atlanta Braves selected Jason Schimdt in the 8th round of the 1991 MLB Amateur Draft. Schmidt played for the Atlanta Braves (1995-1996), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1996-2001), the San Francisco Giants (2001-2006), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2007 & 2009). He made his Major League debut in relief on April 28, 1995, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and recorded his first win in his first start, pitching eight scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on September 3, 1995.
In 1996, he started the season in the Braves rotation but was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates (with Ron Wright) for Denny Neagle on August 30, 1996. As a member of the Pirates, Schmidt was the last player on the team to wear number 42, as all of Major League Baseball retired it for Jackie Robinson in 1997. Schmidt won 10, 11, and 13 games in 1997, 1998, and 1999, respectively. Acquired by the Giants in 2001, Schmidt compiled thirteen wins between his time in Pittsburgh and San Francisco. He went on to win thirteen again in 2002 helping the Giants make a World Series appearance, where he started Games 1 and 5, but the Giants lost to the Anaheim Angels. In 2003, he erupted with a 17-5, league leading 2.34 ERA season that placed him second in the Cy Young voting, as the Giants made it to the 2003 NLDS, where Schmidt threw a 2–0 shutout in Game 1 to beat Josh Beckett, but the Giants lost once again in the playoffs.
On June 6, 2006, Schmidt struck out sixteen batters against the Florida Marlins, which tied the Giants franchise record for most strikeouts in a single game. He also holds the record for most strikeouts by a Giants pitcher since the team moved from New York. With the Giants, Schmidt compiled a 78-37 record, holding opposing batters to a combined .221 batting average.
Schmidt signed a three-year with the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to the 2007 season. However, after spending most of 2007 on the disabled list (DL), missing all of 2008, and a good share of 2009, he was placed on the DL list on August 7, ending his season, and with it, his career. Schmidt, a 3-time All-Star selection (2003, 2004 & 2006), was named the 2004 NL TSN Pitcher of the Year.
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Great stuff as always but do you think you made a mistake on the Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams yearbook? You list it as 1991, although I know that Mitch was pitching in the Major Leagues around 1986 or so.......
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<< <i>Great stuff as always but do you think you made a mistake on the Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams yearbook? You list it as 1991, although I know that Mitch was pitching in the Major Leagues around 1986 or so.......
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Thanks for the note. As I noted before, it anyone notices any errors or the like, please feel free to say something.
It is a 1981....but what's a decade anyway.
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1994 Bishop O'Dowd High School Yearbook (Oakland, Alameda County, California), titled "Mitre" and subtitled "Making Connections." The yearbook is 304 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches. It features a wrap-around cover with the arms of a large lizard or like monster grabbing the school from two sides.
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future MLB pitcher Ryan Drese; in the Junior Class is MTV's Real World cast-member Amaya Brecher; and in the Freshman Class is NFL Offensive Tackle Langston Walker. The school's Religous Studies teacher Mr. Boris Kastel was a member of the USA Olympic Swimming Team that competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and a member of the USA Olympic Cross Country Skiing Team that competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics. Also, Tony Vella, the son of former Oakland Raiders offensive tackle John Vella, is in the Junior Class.
Ryan Drese has a Senior Class Photo (page 14); "What is harder then catching a bullet with your teeth?" "HItting a Ryan Drese fastball." (page 18); is likely in the Senior Class Photo (pages 24-25); is listed in the Senior Activitiy Directory and quoted "Happiness comes through baseball and love. My best to everybody." (page 38); working the school's Winter Baseball Clinic and using a whiffle ball and bat to teach bat swinging techniques (page 196); is in the 1993-94 Bishop O'Dowd Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 200); shown seconds after hitting the ball at the end of his swing (page 201); shown at the base batting and quoted about going to the University of California, Berkeley (page 228). Amaya Brecher has a Junior Class Photo (page 45); "What two juniors enter your living room every Saturday morning?" "Amaya Brecher and Jennifer Braddock both appear on First Cut, a new show on channel 4." (page 50); selling candy to raise money for the fall and spring drama department productions (page 148); playing a singing Townperson in the school fall play "Our Town." (page 182); playing a showgirl in the school spring play "Gypsy." (page 184); and is shown dancing at the Junior Prom (page 189). Langston Walker has a Freshman Class Photo (page 81); and is in the 1993-94 Bishop O'Dowd Frosh Football Team Photo (page 241). Mr. Boris Kastel is shown leaning on a podium in a classroom (page 93).
1993-94 Bishop O'Dowd Varsity Baseball Team Photo
1993-94 Bishop O'Dowd Frosh Football Team Photo.
"Townpeople" in the school fall play "Our Town." Amaya Brecher appears to be the first girl in the first row, singing.
Ryan Drese Senior Class Photo.
Amaya Brecher Junior Class Photo.
Langston Walker Freshman Class Photo.
Professional baseball pitcher Ryan Thomas Drese was born April 5, 1976 in San Francisco, California. Drese graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, where he played NCAA college baseball with the California Golden Bears from 1995 to 1998. The Cleveland Indians selected Ryan Drese in the 5th round of the 1998 MLB Amateur Draft, and he made his Major League debut on July 29, 2001. Drese played for the Cleveland Indians (2001-2002), the Texas Rangers (2003-2005), and the Washington Nationals (2005-2006). During his 2002 rookie season, Drese won 10 games (10-9) and was traded (with Einar Diaz) to the Texas Rangers for Travis Hafner and Aaron Myette. Drese was effective for the Rangers as a starter in 2004, winning 14 games. However in 2005, he was placed on waivers after a mid-game, dugout scuffle between Drese and catcher Rod Barajas (apparently sparked by Drese's displeasure regarding pitch selection). Selected off waivers by the Washington Nationals in June 2005, Drese was diagnosed with a partially torn elbow ligament in May 2006, placed on the disabled list, and underwent Tommy John surgery. He signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on August 3, 2007 and was assigned to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Despite a great 2008 spring training performance, he was released in March. After a short stint with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League, Drese was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates in July 2006 and assigned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. He became a free agent at the end of the season and resigned with the Riversharks for the 2009 season. During his 6-year MLB career, Drese pitched in 105 games (96 starts) and carried a 34-39 record with a 5.31 ERA and made 301 stikeouts.
Ryan Thomas Drese Twitter messages (he likes the TV show 24 and NFL player Ochocinco apparently): http://twitter.com/ryandrese
Reality show contestant and television journalist Amaya H. Brecher was born September 17, 1977 in Oakland, California. After graduating from the UCLA School of Theater, Brecher began her relationship with MTV Networks and Bunim-Murray Productions, appearing on MTV's The Real World: Hawaii (1999) and later in two Real World/Road Rules Challenges (Challenge 2000 + Battle of the Sexes on The Real World/Road Rules Challenge, 2003). MTV's The Real World: Hawaii website notes that "her closest friends know her as a sassy, sarcastic and sexual young woman with an appetite." Amaya has also appeared in such publications as Teen People, US, Entertainment Weekly, and TV Guide; has been a guest on various television and radio programs including The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Politically Incorrect, and Love Line; and co-hosted Stargazing and Sign of the Times, two programs on Karma Air, with astrologer Cortney Litwin. Her television career began as a teen investigative reporter for KRON-TV Channel 4 in San Francisco. Brecher made her film acting debut in the 2009 "The Hardest Job in the Business."
Professional football offensive tackle Langston Branden Walker was born September 3, 1979 in Oakland, California. Walker attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he played NCAA college football with the California Golden Bears. The Oakland Raiders selected Langston Walker in the 2nd round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played for the Oakland Raiders (2002-2006) and the Buffalo Bills (2007-2008), before returning to the Oakland Raiders (2009 to Present). During Walker's first stint with the Raiders he played mostly on special teams and was frequently used as a field goal blocker. On November 28, 2004, he blocked a potential game winning field goal against the Denver Broncos. Signing with the Buffalo Bills as an unrestricted free agent on March 2, 2007, Walker served as the Bulls starting right tackle in 2007 and 2008. In 2007, Walker was part of offensive line that allowed only 26 sacks, the fewest allowed by Buffalo since sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982. He also helped pave the way for over 100 yards rushing in 11 of 16 games and a 112.5 yards per game rushing average. Despite being expected to replace Jason Peters at left tackle in 2009, the Bills released Walker after failed attempts to trade him on September 8, and he was resigned by the Oakland Raiders on October 14, 2009. In 2008 Walker hosted the internet series 68 Seconds with Langston Walker.
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.
1999 Irvine High School Yearbook (Irvine, Orange County, California), titled "Citadel." The yearbook is over 394+ pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches. Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is Olympic Swimmer/Model Amanda Beard and Musician Dustin Kensrue.
Amanda Beard has a Senior Class Photo (page 100). Dustin Kensrue has a Senior Class Photo (page 119); and has a child photo of him playing piano with a message from his parents (page 328).
Amanda Beard Senior Class Photo.
Dustin Kensrue Senior Class Photo.
Amanda Beard July 2007 Playboy Cover.
Amanda Beard from FFM Photo Shoot.
Former USA Olympic Team swimmer and Playboy Playmate/FFM Model Amanda Ray Beard was born October 29, 1981 in Newport Beach, California. Amanda Beard participated in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgoa, USA; the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia; the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece; and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Bejing, China, and has won a total of seven Olympic Medals. In 2003, Beard held the world number one ranking of 200 meter breaststrokers. She made her first Olympic appearance at the 1996 Olympics at the age of 14, and became the second-youngest Olympic medalist in American swimming history when she won three medals, 1 gold and 2 silver. She was often photographed clutching her teddy bear, even on the medal stand. At the 2000 Olympics, she won a bronze a medal in the 200 m breaststroke. At the 2004 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, she qualified to participate in four events at the Athens games and broke the world record in the 200m breaststroke. She went on to win the gold medal in the 200 m breaststroke. Beard also won silver in both the 200 m individual medley and the 4x100 m medley relay. In U.S. competition, Beard won the 2001 individual NCAA Division I championship while attending the University of Arizona; and won three 200 meter breaststroke, three 100 meter breaststroke, and two 200 meter individual medley US National titles. In 2003, she became the world champion and American record holder in the 200-meter breaststroke. Amanda Beard's modeling work has included appearances in the men's magazine FFM, the 2006 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, and posing nude for the July 2007 issue of Playboy magazine which she was also the cover girl of.
Musician Dustin Michael Kensrue was born November 18, 1980 in Orange County, California. Kensrue is the frontman, vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the experimental rock quartet Thrice, as well as a solo artist. He has released two solo albums, the first on Equal Vision Records on January 23, 2007, titled Please Come Home. The album opened at 142 on the Billboard 200 with 5,800 copies sold. The follow-up was called This Good Night Is Still Everywhere and featured two original Christmas songs and covers of Christmas carols. Also, Kensrue provided guest vocals (and fellow Thrice member Teppei Teranishi played guitar/provided production) on The Out Circuit's album Pierce The Empire With a Sound.
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.
2000 Mayfair High School Yearbook (Lakewood, Los Angeles County, California), titled "Tradewinds." Attending this school at the time and in the Junior Class is future NBA star Josh Childress; in the Sophomore Class is MLB infielder Justin Turner; and in the Freshman Class is actor Marqe Richardson II.
Josh Childress has a Junior Class Photo (page 54); is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#22) (page 99); and is spotlighted dunking the basketball (#22) (page 99) Justin Turner has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 73); and is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 116); Marqe Richardson Jr has a Freshman Class Photo (page 81);
1999-00 Mayfair High School Varsity Baseball Team Photo. Justin Turner is the second player in the middle row.
1999-00 Mayfair High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo. Josh Childress is the fifth player in the back row. (The third player is his brother Chris Childress.)
"Junior Josh Childress flying over the defenders."
Josh Childress Junior Class Photo.
Justin Turner Sophomore Class Photo.
Marqe Richardson Jr Freshman Class Photo.
Professional basketball forward/guard Joshua Malik Childress was born June 20, 1983 in Harbor City, California. Childress attended Stanford University where he played NCAA college basketball with the Stanford Cardinal from 2002 to 2004. As a junior in 2004, Childress, an AP First Team All American, led the Cardinals to a Pac-10 Season Championship and a Pac-10 Tournament Champion. He was named the Pac 10 Conference Player of the Year and the Pac-10 Conference Tournament MVP. He then declared for the 2004 NBA Draft and was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round, 6th pick overall, the highest a Stanford player has ever been drafted. During the 2004-05 NBA season, Childress emerged, along with Josh Smith, as one of two promising rookie talents for the Hawks. Childress ranked third among rookies in double-doubles in the 2004-05 season, and was voted to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. On July 23, 2008, Josh Childress accepted and signed an unprecedented 3 year $20 million net income contract with the Euroleague club Olympiacos Piraeus in the Greek A1 League. He had been offered a 5 year $33 million gross income deal by the Atlanta Hawks, but he turned it down because it was significantly less money than Olympiacos offered him. In 2009-10, Childress averaged 15.2 ppg, and helped lead Piraeus to a 2009-10 Greek Basketball Cup Championship. In 2010, Childress was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks by the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a future second-round draft pick and returned to the NBA.
Professional baseball infielder Justin Matthew Turner was born November 23, 1984 in Long Beach, California. The New York Yankees selected Justin Turner in the 29th round of the 2005 MLB Draft, but Turner chose not to sign. The Cincinnati Reds selected Turner in the 7th round of the 2006 MLB Draft, who Turner signed with, receiving a $50,000 signing bonus. On December 9, 2008, during the '08 Winter Meetings, Turner was traded along with utility player Ryan Freel and infielder Brandon Waring to the Baltimore Orioles, in return for catcher Ramon Hernandez. Turner was invited to '10 Orioles spring training as a non-roster invitee, and upon its conclusion, was assigned to AAA Norfolk for the 2009 season. The Orioles purchased Turner's contract on September 8, 2009, and he made his major league debut the next day, pinch hitting for Melvin Mora and ending the game at third base. He finished the season 3-18, having appeared in 12 games, three of them starts (all at third base). Turner was invited to the Orioles 2010 spring training as a member of the 40-man roster, but was demoted to Norfolk at the end of camp. He was recallled on April 12, 2010, when Brian Roberts was placed on the disabled list. On May 21, 2010, the Orioles designated Justin Turner for assignment.
American actor and screenwriter Marque Richardson Jr. was born October 23, 1985 in San Diego, California. In 2007, Richardson graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in Business, Public Policy, Planning & Management on full scholarship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Richardson had a recurring role as a sailor in the TeenNick series Unfabulous (2007), as Campbell in the USA network series The Starter Wife (2008), and starred in the web series My Alibi. He has also made many television guest appearances including; The Bernie Mac Show (2006), 7th Heaven (2006), ER (2008). Lincoln Heights (2008), Chocolate News (2008), and Rules of Engagment (2009). And has appeared in the films; Flossin' (2001), Superhero Movie (2008), Crossing Over (2009), and Detention (2010).
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.
1996 Canyon Springs High School Yearbook (Moreno Valley, Riverside County, California), titled "Tradewinds." The yearbook is 236+ pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches. The cover of the yearbook is themed from the X-Files television show, and the book celebrates the 10th anniversary of the school, with several then and now photos and captions. Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is Philadelphia Phillies star Greg Dobbs, and NFL fullback Terrelle Smith; in the Junior Class is actress Elisabeth Harnois.
Greg Dobbs is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 84); is shown caught stealing a base (page 85); is in the Associated Student Body Club Photo (page 130); and is in the Senior Class Officers Group Photo as Vice-President (page 178).
Terrelle Smith is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (#2) (page 53); is quoted about his winning run in a game against the nationally ranked Fontana (page 53); and has a Senior Class Photo (page 199).
Elisabeth Harnois has a Junior Class Photo (page 208).
1995-96 Canyon Springs Varsity Baseball Team Photo. Greg Dobbs is the fifth player in the second row.
"On the front end of a double steal, senior shortstop Greg Dobbs is called out at in the second-inning in a home game. The Cougars' blew a 4-1 lead in the fifth inning to lose 7-6 to Ramona."
1995-96 Canyon Springs Varsity Football Team Photo. Terrelle Smith is the fourth player in the back row (#2).
1995-96 Canyon Springs Associated Student Body Club Photo. Greg Dobbs is the second to last person in the back row.
Senior Class Officers Group Photo. Greg Dobbs, the Senior Class Vice-Present, is the last person in the back row.
Terrelle Smith Senior Class Photo.
Elisabeth Harnois Junior Class Photo.
Professional baseball utility player Gregory Stuart Dobbs was born July 2, 1978, in Los Angeles, California. Dobbs graduated from Canyon Springs High School (CA) High School in 1996, and was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 52nd round of the 1996 MLB Draft, but opted to attend Riverside (CA) Community College instead. After transferring to the University of Oklahoma, he was drafted in the 10th round of the 1999 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros, but opted to stay in school. As a senior in 2001, Dobbs led the Sooners with a .438 average, 104 hits, 25 doubles, 62 RBIs and 12 steals, and graduated with a degree in sociology. Dobbs was signed by the Seattle Mariners as an amateur free agent on May 28, 2001, and made his Major League debut on September 8, 2004. Dobbs played with the Mariners in 2004 and 2005. He was placed on waivers by Seattle on January 15, 2007, and quickly claimed by Phillies general manager Pat Gillick, who had previously drafted Dobbs while the GM of the Mariners. Dobbs was extremely productive his first two seasons in Philadelphia, batting a combined .284 with 19 home runs and 95 RBIs in 550 at-bats, and became a fan-favorite. He also was a tremendous pinch-hitter. Over 2007 and 2008, Dobbs led the majors in pinch-hit RBIs. In 2007, he led with 18 pinch-hit RBIs, and in 2008, his 22 pinch hits, set a Phillies single-season team record. Dobbs batted .500 (7-for-14) during the '08 Phillies postseason run, helping the team make it to and win the 2008 World Series, where he started Game 2 as a designated hitter. Released by the Phillies in October 2010, Dodds was the last bench player remaining from the Phillies’ 2008 World Series championship team. “Dobber has been a very, very productive player for us over the last several years,” Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. said. “He helped us win a World Series and he helped us get back to the World Series and it’s hard. That role is not an easy role and it’s a bit of a rollercoaster ride. I’ve lived it myself, so I have some empathy about how difficult that job is.”
Former professional football fullback Terrelle Vernon Smith was born March 12, 1978 in West Covina, California. Smith attended Arizona State University where he played NCAA college with the ASU Sun Devil's from 1997 to 1999. With the Sun Devils, Smith was moved from the linebacker to the fullback position, and served as a blocking back for future NFL running back J.R. Redmond. Smith had twenty-two carries for 129 yards (5.7 yards-per-carry average) with one touchdown, and added eleven receptions for 95 yards. The New Orleans Saints selected Terrelle Smith in the 4th round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played for the New Orleans Saints (2000-2003), the Cleveland Browns (2004-2006), the Arizona Cardinals (2007-2008), and the Detroit Lions (2009). Smith made his professional debut in 2002 with the New Orleans Saints, playing in 14 games and recording 29 carries and 12 receptions for 195 total yards. In April of 2008, Smith's mother, Sheryll, had a premonition that Smith, then with the Arizona Cardinals, would either play in the Pro Bowl or the Super Bowl that season. While at the time, neither option seemed likely, the Cardinals won the 2008 AFC Championship game and appeared in Super Bowl XLII. Sheryll Smith, however passed away on December 10, 2008, of cancer, and did not get to see it.
American actress Elisabeth Rose Harnois (last name pronounced Harn-WAH) was born May 26, 1979. Harnois, who graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in film studies in 2001, appeared in two films at the age of 5 - Where are the Children? and One Magic Christmas. She then did commercials and modeling until landing the lead role of Alice in the 1991 to 1995 Disney Channel series Adventures in Wonderland. Since then, Harnois has become a popular film and television program regular. She had recurring roles as "Sarah Livinston" on the soap opera All My Children (2000-2001), as "Christina Nickson" in 2005 FOX series Point Pleasant, as "Shelley Simon" on One Tree Hill (2006-2007), and as "Dr. Serena Warren" on Miami Medical (2010). Some of her television guest appearances include; The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1993), Boy Meets World (1995), Charmed (2000), Criminal Minds (2005), CSI Miami (2006), Cold Case (2007), Without a Trace (2008), 90210 (2008-2009), and many others. Some of the other films Harnois has appeared in include Facade (1999), Strangers with Candy (2005), Pretty Persuasion (2005), Chaos Theory (2007), Ten Inch Hero (2007), Keith (2008), and A Single Man (2009). Harnois also appears in the up-coming films Mars Needs Moms! (2011) and Riddle (2011).
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.
1996 Laguna Hills High School Yearbook (Laguna Hills, Orange County, California), titled "Tradewinds." The yearbook is 236+ pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches. Attending this school at the time in the Junior Class is indoor volleyball Olympic silver medalist Tayyiba Haneef, and in the Sophomore Class is fan-favorite actress Bre Blair. In 1996, Haneef she led Laguna Hills to the DII title and was named the California Athlete of the Year and was the Pacific Coast MVP.
Tayyiba Haneef has a Junior Class Photo (page 39); is in the Varsity Girls Volleyball Team Photo (page 158), is shown setting on the bench watching the volleyball game (page 159); is shown tipping the volleyball over the net (page 159); is in the Varsity Girls Basketball Team Photo (page 168); and is in the Varsity Girls Track Team Photo (page 186). Bre Blair has a Sophomore Class Photo (as Sarah Blair) (page 53); is in the Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Team Photo (page 167); is shown sprinting on the Track Team (page 186); and is in the Spirit Club Group Photo (page 209).
1995-96 Laguna Hills HS Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Team Photo.
1995-96 Laguna Hills HS Varsity Girls Volleyball Team Photo.
"Towering 6' 6" Tayyiba Haneef tips the ball over the net with ease. Even though Tayyiba had the ball, the rest of the team was ready for action if necessary. Teamwork helped the Hawks to succeed and gain their many victories."
1995-96 Laguna Hills HS Varsity Girls Basketball Team Photo.
1995-96 Laguna Hills HS Varsity Girls Track Team Photo.
"Racing towards the finish line Varsity Lady Hawk sprinters Megan Griffith, Bernadette Corona, Bre Blair, and Sarah Andrews dominate their heat leaving San Clemente opponents behind. Their teamwork will always lead to a victory."
Tayyiba Haneef Junior Class Photo.
Bre Blair Sophomore Class Photo.
Canadain Actress Bre Blair was born as Sarah Brianne April 29, 1980. Blair made her acting debut as a child in the 1992 TV miniseries "Intruders," and is well-known for her role "Stacey McGill" in the popular 1995 movie The Baby-Sitters Club, her recurring role as "Lisa B." in What About Brian (2006), and as the cast member "Joss Grey Morgan" on the fourth season of The Unit (2008-2009). Blair has co-starred in several films including Cherry Falls (2000), Stripped Down (2006), Ball Don't Lie (2008), Em (2008), and Small Town Saturday Night (2010). She has also made many television guest appearances including; Judging Amy (2003), The Tracy Morgan Show (2004), Charmed (2004), CSI Crime Scene Investigation (2005), Monk (2005), Cold Case (2005), Psych (2006), The O.C. (2006), Ghost Whisperer (2006), Criminal Minds (2006), October Road (2006), Grey's Anatomy (2008), and Brothers & Sistes (2010), Castle (2010), among others.
Professional and former Olympic female indoor vollyball player Tayyiba Mumtaz Haneef-Park was born March 23, 1979 in Laguna HIlls, California. Haneef-Park attended California State University, Long Beach, where she was a 3-time All-America high jumper, and a 3-time All-Big West first-team selection on the indoor vollyball team. As a senior in 2001, she posted a hitting percentage of 0.406, averaged 2.31 digs and 0.73 blocks, and led LBSU in kills per game (5.03). Haneef-Park competed as a high jumper at the 2000 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, finishing 10th with a jump of 5-10 ¾. As a member of the US National Team from 2006 to 2008, she finished fourth in the 2006 Pan American Cup, won a Bronze Medal at the 2007 FIVB World Cup, a Silver Medal at the 2007 NORCECA Championship; a Bronze Medal at the 2007 Pan American Games and a Silver Medal at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. She currently plays for Igtisadchi Baku, a women's volleyball club in Azerbaijan. At 6 ft. 7 in, (2.01 m.), Haneef-Park appears on the list of "Tallest Women in the World." Tayyiba Haneef-Park was inducted into the 49er Athletic Hall of Fame at Long Beach State on November 19, 2008.
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 Aliquippa Senior High School Yearbook (Aliquippa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania), titled "Quippian." Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future NFL Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis, (who co-designed the yearbook cover). In 2004, Revis led his school to WPIAL & State PIAA Championships in both football and basketball.
Darrelle Revis has a Senior Class Photo (page 14); receiving some school awards (page 2); was voted Senior Most Athletic Male (page 8); was voted Senior Most Popular Male (page 9); is likely in the Senior Class Photo (page 15); is shown playing basketball on the sport section cover (#13); is shown after winning the WPIAL Basketball Championship with team on the sport section cover (#13); running for a touchdown (#2) (page 70); is in the 2003-04 Aliquippa Varsity Football Team Photo (page 71); running with the football in the championship game (#2) (page 72); having the back of his head patted by a teammate in the championship game (#2) (page 72); receiving a team plaque from their WPIAL and State PIAA Football Championship (#2) (page 73); with teammates showing off their championship medals (#2) (page 73); dunking a basketball (page 76); is in the 2003-04 Aliquippa Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#13) (page 77); waiting on the jump ball (page 77); playing in the WPIAL Basketball Championship (#13) (page 78); jumping for the ball in the WPIAL Basketball Championship (#13) (page 78); is in the 2003-04 Aliquippa Track Team Photo and is mentioned winning a 4 x relay (page 85); making a jump basketball shot (page 87); and is likely in the WPIAL and State PIAA Football Championship photo (page ??). It is also possible, and likely, that he appears in other photos. There is no student index and these I can confirm.
Darrelle Revis Senior Class Photo.
Receiving some school awards. Darrelle Revis is the top left student.
Darrelle Revis, Most Athletic Male.
2003-04 Aliquippa High School Varsity WPIAL and State PIAA Football Championship Team.
Darrelle Revis, making a jump shot.
Professional football cornerback Darrelle Shavar Revis was born July 14, 1985 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Revis attended the University of Pittsburgh where he played NCAA college football with the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2004 to 2006. Revis' final year at Pitt, his 2006 junior campaign, was where he established himself on the national stage, and was a candidate for Jim Thorpe Award and Bronko Nagurski Trophy at the end of the season. Revis recorded interceptions against the University of Virginia and Cincinnati, which were both taken back for touchdowns. During the 2006 game against rival West Virginia, Revis made a dynamic, 73-yard punt return, while breaking several tackles, and finally scoring. The key block, by Pitt wide receiver Derek Kinder, took out two Mountaineers. The play was nominated for "Best Play" at the 2007 ESPY Awards and was voted the best College Football Play of the Year. Revis was a Sporting News First team Freshman All-American in 2004, and earned First-team All-Big East honors in 2005 and 2006. The New York Jets selected Darrelle Revis in the 1st round (14th pick overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft. In his short time in the NFL, Revis has established himself as an elite shoutdown cornerback. In 2009, Revis led the Jets defensive that only let up 8 touchdowns the entire season and brought the Jets to the AFC Championship game. Revis is a 2-time Pro Bowl selection (2008 & 2009); a 2009 First-team All-Pro selection and the 2009 AFC Defensive Player of the Year.
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.
1995 John W. North High High School Yearbook (Riverside, Riverside County, California), titled "Aurora."
Attending this school at the time in the Senior Class is 2004 Olympic Hurdler Gold Medalist Joanne Dove Hayes; in the Junior Class is future UCS star and NFL 1st round draft pick Chris Claiborne; in the Sophomore Class is NFL player Sam Brandon; and in the Freshman Class is MLB player Danny Garcia.
Senior Joanne Hayes won both the 100 meter hurdles (setting the meet record) and 300 meter hurdles at the CIF California State Meet in 1995 and was named the national Girl's "High School Athlete of the Year" by Track and Field News.
Chris Claiborne helped lead the Varsity Basketball Team to a 27-4 record, and the Varsity Football Team an 8-3-2 record.
Joanne Dove Hayes is shown being walked onto the football field by her father as a homecoming queen canidate (page 11); is the Senior Homecoming Queen & Escorts Group Photo (page 12); is the Homecoming Queen & Freshman Sponsors Group Photo (page 13); forcing a mouthful of bananas down her throat (page 20); shown in the classic track running set postion (page 96); is in the Friday Night Live Club Photo (page 125); is in the Black Student Union Club Photo (page 142); discussing the BSUTalent Show during lunch (page 143); has a Senior Class Photo (page 158); is shown filing out an application to UCLA (page 164); and voted "Most Likely to Appear in Olympics" (page 175)...great prediction! Chris Claiborne is the Junior Homecoming Queen & Escorts Group Photo (page 12); is in the 1994-95 John W. North Varsity Football Team Photo (#33) (page 78); is noted having received All Country First Team and All Ivy First Team football honors (page 79); playing basketball and making a lay-up (page 86); is in the 1994-95 John W. North Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 86); is in the Black Student Union Club Photo (page 142); and has a Junior Class Photo (page 180). Sam Brandon is in the 1994-95 John W. North Varsity Football Team Photo (page 78); is in the 1994-95 John W. North Junior Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 87); is in the Friday Night Live Club Photo (page 125); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 188). Danny Garcia is in the 1994-95 John W. North Freshman Football Team Photo (page 97); is in the 1994-95 John W. North Junior Varsity Soccer Team Photo (page 93); is in the 1995 John W. North Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 98); is in the Friday Night Live Club Photo (page 125); and has a Freshman Class Photo (page 204).
1994-95 John W. North Varsity Football Team Photo.
Close-up on 1994-95 John W. North Varsity Football Team back row. Chris Claiborne is the player fourth from the end (#33), Sam Brandon is the player on the end.
"Looking like pro, junior Chris Claiborne attempts a lay-up against Fontana. In this high velocity game, a 68-65 Husky loss, Clairborne proved to be a force to be reckoned with."
"Elegantly walking across the football field, senior Joanne Hayes gently slips her arm through her father's. The (Homecoming) queen canidates looked forward with anticipation to game night, because the annoucement meant their wait would finally be over."
"Runners, take your marks...Set...Focusing on her goal, the finish line of the 100 meter hurdles, senior Joanne Hayes prepares to explode out the blocks. A powerful start often determined the outcome of the race, and Hayes planned to go out with a bang. "Track is a sport; everything else is just game," she pledged."
Joanne Hayes Senior Class Photo.
Chris Claiborne Junior Class Photo.
"Receiving assistance from Counselor Anderson, senior Joanne Hayes does her best to spell everything correctly and say the right things on her UCLA application. Hayes knew that a good first impression could be vital, and she worked hard to impress recruiters." (Apparently, her hard work panned out, as Hayes was accepted.)
Voted "Most likely to appear in the Olympics."
Sam Brandon Sophomore Class Photo.
Danny Garcia Freshman Class Photo.
American hurdler Joanna Dove Hayes was born December 23, 1976 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is the daughter of Los Angeles homeless advocate Ted Hayes. Hayes attended UCLA where she was a champion 100- and 400-meter hurdler. She originally specialized in the 400 metres hurdles. She which she won the silver medal at the 1999 Summer Universiade in a career best time of 54.57 seconds, and the gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games. She had competed at the 1999 World Championships and 2003 World Championships without reaching the final, and failed to qualify for the 2000 Olympics. From 2004 to 2008, Hayes competed internationally in the 100 metres hurdles. She finished 4th at the 2004 World Indoor Championships, won the 2004 Olympic gold medal, and won the 2004 World Athletics Final. She won the Olympic Gold Medal with a career best time, and then Olympic Record, of 12.37 seconds, and became only the second American woman ever to win the gold medal in the 100-meter high hurdles. At the 2005 World Championships, she reached the final race, but stumbled in the hurdles and failed to finish. She finished 3rd at the 2005 World Athletics Final, but after that, mediocre seasons followed with 12.76 (2006), 13.28 (2007) and 12.63 seconds (2008) as her season's best times. She failed to qualify for the 2008 Olympics. Watching from the sidelines at the 2008 Olympics, Haynes notes, "I wasn't sure how I was going to feel after the 100 hurdles final today still wishing that I was there. But, I love this race whether I am in it or not and have come to terms with the facts." She currently serves as a track and field coach at Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, California.
Former professional football linebacker Christopher Ashone Claiborne was born July 26, 1978 in San Diego, California. The 1995 Glenn Davis Award-winner, Clairborne attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans from 1995 to 1998. As a Senior Clairborne received the Dick Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top collegiate linebacker. The first and only Trojan to receive the honor. The Detroit Lions selected Chris Claiborne in the 1st round, 9th pick overall, in the 1999 NFL Draft. Claiborne played for the Detroit Lions (1999-2002), the Minnesota Vikings (2003-2004), the St. Louis Rams (2005), and the New York Giants (2006). During his '99 rookie season, Claiborne started 13 of 15 games, was voted rookie of the year by his teammates, and was named first-team All-Rookie by three national publications. Claiborne made 125 tackles in 2000, 167 tackles in 2001 and 145 tackles in 2002. With the Vikings in 2003, he proved his wide range of playmaking abilities with marks in sacks, tackles-for-loss, fumble recoveries, forced fumbles, passes defensed, quarterback hurries and interceptions in his first season as a Viking. However, his production dropped his last few professional seasons when he tried to play through a variety of injuries. Claiborne was signed by the Jacksonville Jaugars in the 2007 off-season, but was released by the season started. Since retiring as a player, Claiborne has founded a charity called University 55, which promotes youth health, fitness and education.
Former professional football safety Samuel Terrill Brandon was born July 5, 1979 in Toledo, Ohio. Brandon attended the University of Nevadam Las Vegas, where he played NCAA college football with the UNLV Rebels from 1998 to 2001. In 2000, Brandon led the Rebels in the regular season with 82 total tackles, was named the team's Defensive MVP, and an All-MWC honorable mention selection. The Denver Broncos selected Sam Brandon in the 4th round of the 2002 NFL Draft. Brandon played with the Denver Broncos from 2002 to 2006. Brandon was suspended for the first two games of the 2006 season for violating the league's conduct policy. The suspension stemed from a June 2004 and July 2005 domestic violence arrest. Misdemeanor charges stemming from the earlier incident were dismissed. He suffered a torn ACL during the team's 2006 Week 9 game and was released by the Broncos in July 2007 after he failed a physical.
Former professional baseball second baseman Daniel Joseph Garcia was born April 12, 1980 in Riverside, California. The New York Mets selected Danny Garcia in the 5th round of the 2001 MBL Draft, and he made his Major League debut on September 2, 2003, and singled in his first at-bat. Garcia played with the New York Mets in 2003 and 2004. He hit .214 in 19 games for the Mets in 2003, and after spending the first few weeks of the 2004 season at Triple-A Norfolk, was recalled to the Mets and hit .252 in 52 appearances. Garcia was released by the Mets before the 2005 season, and signed with the Cleveland Indians. He tore the labrum in his right shoulder during spring training that year, only playing in two regular season games with Triple-A Buffalo before he had to have an operation and missed the remainder of the season. Released again, he signed with the New York Yankees, and played all of last year for their Columbus Triple-A team, hitting .242 in 123 games, with 3 home runs, and 39 RBI. In 2007, he played for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League, hitting .273 and stole 39 bases which led the league. Garica's name and uniform number (6) grace the parapets at the Coney Island ball yard to honor his feat of becoming the first Brooklyn Cyclone to reach the major leagues.
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.
1970 St. Augustine High School Yearbook (San Diego, California), titled "Saintsman." Attending this school at the time in the Junior Class is future MLB player Frankie George and NFL Pro Bowl'er Monte Jackson, and in the Freshman Class is Monte's younger brother and fellow NFL player Terry Jackson.
Frankie George has a Junior Class Photo (page 57); is in the 1969-70 St. Augustine High School Varsity Football Team Photo (pages 102-103); and is in the 1969-70 St. Augustine High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#40) (page 116). Monte Jackson has a Junior Class Photo (page 59); and is in the 1969-70 St. Augustine High School Varsity Football Team Photo (pages 102-103); Terry Jackson has a Freshman Class Photo (page 87); is in the 1969-70 St. Augustine High School Freshman Football Team Photo (page 114); and is in the 1969-70 St. Augustine High School Freshman Basketball Team Photo (page 127).
1969-70 St. Augustine High School Varsity Football Team Photo. Monte Jackson is the first player, or second person, in the third row back (#81). Frankie George is the third player, or fourth person, in the third row back (#70?).
1969-70 St. Augustine High School Freshman Football Team Photo. Terry Jackson is the third player in the back row.
1969-70 St. Augustine High School Freshman Basketball Team Photo. Terry Jackson is the third player in the front row.
Frankie George Junior Class Photo.
Monte Jackson Junior Class Photo.
Terry Jackson Freshman Class Photo.
Former professional baseball player Frankie George was born June 16, 1953 in San Diego, California. The California Angeles selected Frankie George in the 7th round of the 1971 MLB Amateur Draft. George played in the MLB minor leagues from 1971 to 1980, spending most of 1974 to 1979 in Triple-A, but never reached the Majors.
Former professional football cornerback Monte Jackson was born July 14, 1953 in Sherman, Texas. Jackson attended San Diego State University where he played NCAA college football with the SDSU Aztecs in 1973 and 1974, earning all-conference and all-coast team selections. After his senior season, Jackson was invited and played in the East-West Shrine Game, the Senior Bowl and the Blue-Grey Game. The Los Angeles Rams selected Monte Jackson in the 2nd round, 28th pick overall, in the 1975 NFL Draft. Montre played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1975 to 1977 and 1983, and the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders from 1978 to 1982. During his '75 rookie season, Jackson played in 14 games with 9 starts, made two interceptions, and scored on a touchdown on special teams, earning a spot on the 1975 NFL All-Rookie Team. In 1976, Jackson led the NFL with 10 interceptions, and returning 3 for touchdowns, which also led the league. Jackson was a 2-time All-Pro, and a 2-time Pro Bowl selection. In Oakland, Jackson was a starter during 1978 and found himself a reserve player from 1979 to 1982. He was a member of the Raiders' team that won the 1980 NFL National League Championship and then beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XV. Before the 1983 season, the Los Angeles Rams traded Jackson to the Los Angeles Raiders for defensive back Pat Thomas and a draft choice. During his 9-year NFL career, Jackson played in 112 games with 75 starts, and made 113 tackles, 23 interceptions, and 4 fumble recoveries. In 1991, Monte Jackson was inducted into the SDSU Aztec Athletics Hall of Fame.
Former professional football defensive back Terence Leon Jackson was born December 9, 1955 in Sherman, Texas. Jackson, followed his brother Monte Jackson, and attended San Diego State University where he played NCAA college football with the SDSU Aztecs from 1975 to 1977. The New York Giants selected Terry Jackson in the 5th round of the 1978 NFL Draft. Jackson played for the New York Giants from 1978 to 1983 and the Seattle Seahawks in 1984 and 1985. In his first NFL play, September 2, 1978, Jackson ran back and interception 32 yards for a touchdown. During his 8-year NFL career, Jackson played in 107 games with 74 starts, and made 5 sacks, 7 fumble recoveries (returning 1 for a touchdown), and 28 interceptions (returning 3 of them for touchdowns).
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.
1996 Granite Hills High School Yearbook (El Cajon, San Diego County, California). The yearbook is over 338 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches. Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is MLB All-Star Marcus Giles. Playboy's Playmate of the Month for February 1998, Julia Schultz, graduated from Granite Hills in 1997, but I could not find her.
Marcus Giles is shown performing in the guy cheerleading performance at Homecoming (page 13); has a Senior Class Photo (page 60); voted Most Athletic Male (page 75); is listed in the Senior Write-Up (page 87); has a Varsity Football Team Portrait (page 182); has a Varsity Baseball Team Portrait (page 246); is quoted about the coaching staff (page 246); and is shown hitting a homerun during a game (pages 246-247).
Marcus Giles Senior Class Photo.
Marcus Giles Varsity Baseball Team Portrait. "Marcus Giles works the pitcher to a full count. The, with the pressure on, a pitch is thrown and Marcus nails the ball out of the park." Marcus Giles Varsity Football Team Portrait.
Former professional baseball second baseman Marcus William Giles was born May 18, 1978 in San Diego, California. The Atlanta Braves selected Marcus Giles in the 53rd round of the 1996 MLB Amateur Draft, and he played for the Atlanta Braves from 2001 to 2006 and the San Diego Padres in 2007. Giles made his Major League debut on April 17, 2001, and despite having success during his opportunities in the Majors, he spent 2001 and 2002 shuttling between Atlanta and their Triple-A affiliate the Richmond Braves. In 2003, Giles was given the Atlanta Braves starting job for good, and proceeded to put up such impressive numbers that he was selected to play in the 2003 All-Star Game. In 2005, Giles doubled 45 times (second most in the National League), scored a career high 104 runs, and was 16 for 19 in the stolen base department. With the departure of shortstop Rafael Furcal in late 2005, the Braves moved Giles to the lead-off position in the lineup for the 2006 season, and in a cost-cutting measure, and due to a decline of production, the Braves non-tendered Giles on December 12, 2006 making him a free agent. He signed a one-year deal with the Padres before the 2007 season, but didn't live up to expectations and was waived on October 26, 2007.
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.
1972 Highland Park High School Yearbook (Highland Park, Moraine Township, Lake County, Illinois ), titled "Little Giant." The yearbook is 224 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches. Attending this school at the time and in the Junior Class are actors Jeff Perry and Gary Sinise; and in the Freshman Class is NFL Pro Bowl'er Turch Ilkin.
Jeff Perry is shown performating in the school play "Tartuffe" with Gar Sinise (page 34); in the Madrigals Choral Group Photo (the school premiere choral group) (page 132); and has a Junior Class Photo (page 189). Gary Sinise is plaing the lead role the school play "Tartuffe" with Jeff Perry (page 34); and has a Junior Class Photo (page 164). Turch Ilkin has a Freshman Class Photo (page 164). (He is listed in the directory as Tunch Ilkin and his photo is labeled as Tom Ilkin).
"Coming out of hiding, Orgon, played by junior Jeff Perry, looks on in indignation as his wife, Elmire, portrayed by senior Derin Altay, exposes the evil intentions of their houseguest Tartuffe, junior Gary Sinise, to seduce her."
Madrigals Choral Group Photo. Jeff Perry is the student in the center with the glasses.
Jeff Perry Junior Class Photo.
Gary Sinise Junior Class Photo.
Turch Ilkin Freshman Class Photo.
American actor Jeff Perry was born August 16, 1955 in Highland Park, Illinois. He is one of the original co-founders of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. Perry and schoolmates Gary Sinise and Terry Kinney started the company in a city church basement. It has since grown into a notable national theater company that includes John Malkovich, John Mahoney, Joan Allen, Gary Cole, Ethan Hawke, and most recently William Petersen. Perry remains an Executive Artistic Director along with co-founders Kinney & Sinise. Some of his film credits include The Grifters (1990), Hard Promises (1991), Wild Things (1998), and The Human Stain (2003). He has had several recurring television roles, including Richard Katimski on My So-Called Life (1995), Gilbert Weeks on Chicago Hope (1995), Inspector Harvey Leek on Nash Bridges (2001), Thatcher Grey (Meredith Grey's father) on Grey's Anatomy (2006-2009), and Terrance Steadman in Prison Break (2007). Perry's television guest appearances include The West Wing (1999), Frasier (2002), ER (2003), NYPD Blue (2003),The Practice (2003), Lost (2005), Cold Case (2006), American Dad! (2007), Raines (2007), and Saving Grace (2009). He has also been in multiple stage productions, including Time of your Life (in San Francisco and Seattle), Grapes of Wrath (Broadway and London), and The Caretaker (Broadway).
American actor Gary Alan Sinise born March 17, 1955 in Blue Island, Illinois. Sinise and two friends, Terry Kinney and Jeff Perry, founded the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1974. Since its founding, Steppenwolf has showcased the talents of such notable actors as Joan Allen,Gary Cole, Ethan Hawke, and most recently William Petersen. Sinise remains an Executive Artistic Director along with co-founders Kinney & Sinise. In 1982, Sinise's career took off when he directed and starred in Steppenwolf's production of True West. In 1983, he earned an Obie Award for his direction and a year later appeared with John Malkovich in the PBS' American Playhouse production of the play. In 1988, Sinise directed Miles from Home, a movie starring Richard Gere. As an actor, Sinise has appeared in many films including: Forrest Gump, Of Mice and Men (which he directed), Green Mile, Apollo 13, Reindeer Games, Snake Eyes, Ransom, Mission to Mars, The Stand and Impostor. Since has won awards and honors including; a 1995 Golden Globe and a 1995 Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance of Harry S. Truman in Truman; a 1995 Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance in Apollo 13; and a 1997 Screen Actors Guild Award and a 1997 Primetime Emmy Award for his portayal of the title role in the tv mini-series George C. Wallace. In 2004, he began his first regular television series, in the crime drama CSI: New York, in which he plays Detective Mac Taylor. He has been credited as a producer of the series from season 2 onwards. He narrated Army and Army Reserve Army Strong recruitment ads in late 2008, narrates the online virtual tour for the Ronald Reagan Presidential library, and was awarded the Presidential Citizen Medal by George W. Bush for work he did supporting the U.S Military and humanitarian work supporting Iraqi children. Sinise serves as the National Spokesperson for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, and spends much of his time raising awareness for the Memorial and other veterans' service organizations.
Former professional football offensive tackle and current sports commentator Tunch Ilkin was was born Tunç Ali Ýlkin in September 23, 1957 in Istanbul, Turkey. Ilkin attended Indiana State University where he played NCAA college football with the Indiana State Sycamores. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Turch Ilkin in the 6th round of the 1980 NFL Draft. Ilkin played for the Steelers from 1980 to 1992, and finished his career with the Green Bay Packers in 1993. Tunch Ilkin allowed just 2.5 sacks in a 3 season span from 1986 to 1988. He was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection (1988 & 1989) and a 3-time Steelers team captain. Ilkin also served as vice president of the NFL Players Association from 1989 to 1994 and was instrumental in the landmark negotiations between labor and management. In 1982, Ilkin was selected to the Pittsburgh Steelers 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, and in 2007, he was selected to the Pittsburgh Steelers 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. Following his playing career, Ilkin began appearing as a commentator and sports reporter on sports broadcasts in the Pittsburgh market, and currently serves as a television and radio analyst for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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.
2001 Westchester High School Yearbook (Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California), titled "One of a Kind." The yearbook is 224+ pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches.
Attending this school at the time are several future professional basketball players including Hassan Adams (New Jersey Nets 2006 2nd Round Draft Pick), Trevor Ariza (New York Knicks 2004 NBA Draft 2nd Round Draft Pick), Brandon Bowman (Georgetown University star) and Brandon Heath (San Diego State Aztecs all-time leader in points, field goals, three-point shots, steals and more). With all four players on it's team, the 2000-01 Westchester High School Varsity Basketball Team won the 4-A City Championship. As a senior in 2002, Brandon Bowman averaged 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists and helped his team to a 32–2 record, to the California State Division I-A Championship, and a USA Today No. 1 ranking. Hassan Adams, also a senior in 2002, averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds and was named California's Mr. Basketball, a title given to the best high school boys basketball player in the state of California. In 2003, Trevor Ariza was named Mr. Basketball
Hassan Adams has a Junior Class Photo (page 146); is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#22) (page 119); is shown looking serious in a game (page 119); dunking the ball against Venice (page 120); and playing in the city championship game (page 143). Trevor Ariza is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#4) (page 119); is shown fighting for the rebound (#4) (page 120); and after making a no-look pass (page 121); and making a shot in the city championship game (page 143). Brandon Bowman has a Junior Class Photo (page 146); is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#31) (page 119); and is show making a jump shot in a varsity game (#31) (page 119); and making a shot in the city championship game (page 143). Brandon Heath has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 157); and is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#1) (page 119). There are also a few other photos, like photo of the varsity basketball bench and one showing the team doing a group high five the noted students are also likely in.
2000-01 Westchester High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo.
Brandon Bowman Playing Varsity Basketball.
Trevor Ariza fighting for the rebound.
Trevor Ariza making a shot.
Brandon Heath Dunking the Basketball.
Hassan Adams Junior Class Photo.
Brandon Bowman Junior Class Photo.
Brandon Heath Sophomore Class Photo.
Professional basketball player Hassan Olawale Adams was born June 20, 1984 in Inglewood, California. Adams attended the University of Arizona where he played NCAA college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats. The New Jersey Nets selected Hassan Adams in the 2nd round of the 2006 NBA Draft. Adams played with the Nets in 2006-07 appearing in 61 games, including eight starts, scoring his first points on November 24, 2006, and averaging 2.9 points and 1.3 rebounds. He also appeared in six postseason contests during the 2007 NBA Playoffs totaling two points in nine minutes. Waived by the Nets in the offseason, Adams played three 2007 preseason games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, averaging 2.7 ppg, 0.7 rpg and 0.3 apg in 6.3 mpg. On October 27, 2007, the Cavs waived Adams, and in July 2008, he signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Raptors after attending the team's free-agent camp. Adams appeared in 12 games with Toronto in 2008-09, averaging 0.9 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.1 assists in 4.3 minutes per game. On January 7, 2009, Adams was traded along with cash considerations for a future conditional second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was quickly waived by the Clippers, and signed with the Novi Sadm Serbia basketball club, the KK Vojvodina, shortly after.
Professional basketball player Trevor Anthony Ariza was born June 30, 1985 in Miami, Florida. Ariza attended UCLA where he played NCAA college basketball with the UCLA ??? in 2003-04, and declared himself for the NBA Draft. The New York Knicks selected Trevor Ariza in the 2nd round of the 2004 NBA Draft. Ariza has played for the New York Knicks (2004-2006), the Orlando Magic (2006-2007), the Los Angeles Lakers (2007-2009), the Houston Rockets (2009-2010), and is currently with the New Orleans Comets (2010 to Present). Ariza started his '04 rookie season coming off the bench, and at 19 became the second youngest rookie in Knicks history to play in 80 games. In November 2007 Ariza was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Brian Cook and Maurice Evans. He fractured a bone in his right foot in January 2008, but made his return in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in late May, scoring a basket within his first minute of play, and gained the nickname "Cobra", in reference to a comment by Phil Jackson about his quickness and ability to strike on defense. Ariza was a key member of the 2009 Los Angeles Lakers Championship, the 15th NBA title for the team. In the 2009 playoffs, Ariza scored a playoff career-high 21 points in Game 1 of the first round against Utah Jazz. In the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Ariza stole an inbound pass from Chauncey Billups in Game 1 to help Lakers beat the Nuggets. In Game 3, the Lakers led by two points with 37.1 seconds remaining when Ariza stole Kenyon Martin's pass to Carmelo Anthony near midcourt to help Lakers take a 2-1 lead. The Lakers eventually won the series 4–2, sending them to the NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic. In Game 4 of the Finals, Ariza who was 0-for-6 in the first half, scored 13 in the third quarter to help the Lakers win in overtime and finished the game with nine rebounds and three 3-pointers. The Lakers went on to win their 15th NBA title in five games, 4-1. Ariza averaged a career-high 11.3 points and 4.2 rebounds and shot 50% from three-point range in the playoffs. On July 3, 2009, Ariza reached an agreement with the Houston Rockets reportedly worth $33 million over five years. Ariza made a career-high 6 triples, in a 127-99 win, on February 17, 2010, against the Milwaukee Bucks, where he scored 22 points. On April 14th, in the Rockets' final game of the season, Ariza recorded his first career triple-double, tallying 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. On August 11, 2010, Trevor Ariza was traded to the New Orleans Hornets as part of a four-team five-player trade.
Professional basketball small forward Brandon Kyle Bowman was born October 15, 1984, in Beverly Hills, California. Following high school, Brandon Bowman played with the 2002 USA National Team at the International Albert Schweitzer Youth Basketball Tournament in Mannheim, Germany. Bowman attended Georgetown University where he played NCAA college basketball with the Georgetown Hoyas from 2002-03 to 2005-06, wearing jersey number 1. As a junior in 2004-05, he led the Aztecs in leading scoring (15.1 ppg) and was second in rebounding (6.1 rpg). After declaring for the 2005 NBA draft, he withdrew his name from the candidates' list. He went back to Georgetown, and closed his collegiate career with 11 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, distinguishing himself particularly during the Hoyas' upset over the then undefeated #1 Duke Blue Devils, in which he scored 23 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. He declared himself again for the 2006 NBA Draft but was not selected. Bowman was drafted with 11th overall pick in 2006 by the Bakersfield Jam, an NBA Development League team, in the 2006 D-League Draft. He played for the Jam in 2006-07 and 2007-08. After posting 18.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in the 2007-08 season, on January 2 he signed with the Italian basketball team Basket Draghi Novara. Bowman now plays for the Telekom Baskets Bonn in Germany, having signed with them in August 2008.
Professional basketball guard Brandon Heath was born October 15, 1984 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon attended San Diego State University where he played NCAA college basketball for the SDSU Aztecs from 2003-04 to 2006-07. Brandon is the only player in Aztecs history to produce a 30-point game average in each of his four seasons, is the Mountain West Conference all-time leader in points scored, and led the Aztecs to the 2006 NCAA Tournament and to the second round of the 2007 NIT. As a junior, Heath was named the 2005-06 Mountain West Conference Player of the Year. He left San Diego State as the all-time leader in: scoring (2,189), field goals (749), field goals attempted (1,815), three-point field goals (281), three-point field goals attempted (798), steals (217), games played (125), games started (120), double-digit scoring games (112) and minutes played (4,275). Undrafted, Brandon played in France during 2007 for the Entente Orléanaise 45, where he averaged 12 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 25 games. In 2008, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers 2008 Summer-Pro League team in Las Vegas, averaging 5.6 points and 1.0 rebounds in five games played, and then for the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the NBA's Development League. He played for the APOEL B.C. a basketball team from Nicosia, Cyprus in 2009 and 2010, helping the team win back-toback Cypriot Championships.
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.
2003 Mission Bay High School Yearbook (San Diego, San Diego County, California). The yearbook is 270 (240 plus 30) pages and measures ~8.5 by 11 inches. Attending this school at the time and in the Junior Class is 2004 MLB 1st Overall Draft Pick Matt Bush and NFL running back Arian Foster.
Matt Bush is pitchured with a couple classmates (page 48); is mentioned as the Homecoming Prince (page 50); is shown as a member of the Lettermens Club giving a gift to a terminal ill young patient (page 74); has a Junior Class photo (page 132); is shown with two classmates after school (page 133); is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 180); is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page S-2); has a Varsity Baseball Portrait and is quoted about the season (page S-4); and is shown talking with the coach and the catcher about the next batter (page S-5). Arian Foster is shown receiving a kick-off (#27) (page 52); walking off with ball in hand (after a touchdown I think) (#27) (page 53); has a Junior Class photo (page 134); is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 180); is shown in the football huddle (#27) (page 182); is shown listening the quarterback talk during practice (#27) (page 182); is in the Men's Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 202); playing varsity basketball and fighting for the ball on the ground (page 206); and is in the Tack & Field Team Photo (page S-2).
2002-03 Mission Bay High School Varsity Baseball Team Photo.
"Coach Herrera talks to Matt Bush and Brock Ungricht about the next batter."
2002-03 Mission Bay High School Men's Varsity Basketball Team Photo.
2002-03 Mission Bay High School Varsity Football Team Photo.
"Adrian Foster receives the kick-off."
"Adrian Foster walks off with the ball in his hand."
Matt Bush Junior Class Photo.
"Matt Bush poses with Pedro Alua and his gift. We're sad to say that Pedro passed away shortly after this picture was taken."
Arian Foster Junior Class Photo.
Professional baseball shortstop/pitcher Matt Bush was born February 8, 1986 in San Diego, California. The San Diego Padres selected Matt Bush with the first overall pick in the 2004 MLB Draft out of Mission Bay High School. The selection was a bit of a surprise. The Padres had said in the days leading up to the draft that they narrowed their choices to three college players. When Bush signed with the Padres he received a signing bonus of $3,150,000, the second largest signing bonus ever given to a Padres draft pick. Signed as a shortstop, Bush's pro career began poorly when he was suspended before he ever took the field for his role in a fight outside an Arizona nightclub. The shortstop went on to hit .192 in 99 at bats between the Rookie-level Arizona League and the short-season Northwest League. 2005 did not bring improvement, as he hit .221 in 453 at bats for Fort Wayne. After breaking his ankle in spring training 2006, missing half the season, and slow 2007 start, Bush was converted to a pitcher. After a promising start in rookie league, he tore a ligament in his pitching elbow and didn't pitch again until the 2009 season. On February 5, 2009, the Padres designated Bush for assignment. Shortly after it was learned that Bush was allegedly involved in a drunken assault on a high school campus. On February 10, 2009, Bush was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. Released by the Blue Jays less then a month later on April 1, 2009, for violating their zero tolerance behavioral policy. On January 28, 2010, Bush signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, in what is likely his last chance with the MLB. He is currently on the roster for the Class-A Charlotte Stone Crabs in the Florida State League.
Professional football running back Arian Foster was born August 24, 1986 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Foster attended the University of Tennessee where he played with the Tennessee Volunteers from 2005 to 2008. In his 2005 freshman season, Foster earned the starting job following an injury to Riggs. Despite limited action, Foster gained 879 yards, including a commanding 223-rushing-yard performance against Vanderbilt. After being injured most of 2006, Foster rebounded in 2007 with 1,193 yards on 245 attempts, and also 39 receptions for 340 yards, with 14 total touchdowns, 12 rushing. Not selected in the 2009 NFL Draft, Arian Foster was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2009. He was later released on September 5, 2009, but then was signed to the Texans' practice squad on September 6 and signed to the active roster on November 17. Foster appeared in six games his rookie season, partly on special teams, making his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans on November 23, 2009 on special teams, and finishing the year with 54 rushes for 257 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also had 8 receptions for 93 yards. Foster then made his first career start against the New England Patriots on January 3, 2010 and posted his first career 100-yard game, rushing for 119 yards and scoring twice on 20 carries. On opening day of 2010, in Houston against the Indianapolis Colts, Foster replaced Steve Slaton as starting running back and rushed 33 times for 231 yards and 3 touchdowns. In addition to breaking the record for the most rushing yards by a player of the Houston Texans in a single game, it was the most rushing yards given up to a single player by the Indianapolis Colts, and the second-highest NFL opening day rushing total, trailing only O.J. Simpson's 250 yards in 1973. During week 4 on October 3rd vs. the Oakland Raiders, Foster recorded the longest run in Texans franchise history when he scored on a 74 yard touchdown run in the 3rd quarter to break a 14-14 tie.
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.
Interesting pair in the sense that Bush was thrust into money and fame, and Foster, who had to earn it, will likely end up more famous and with more money (?).
Foster is currently leading the NFL in yards and touchdowns.
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.
1996 Wichita East High School Yearbook (Wichita, Sedgwich County, Kansas), titled "Echoes" and subtitled "Above All Else." The yearbook is 224 pages and measures ~8.5 by 11 inches.
Attending this school at the time and in the Sophomore Class is future NBA player Korleone Young, who was the 10th of only 42 players in the history of the NBA to be drafted out straight of high school.
With Korleone Young, the East High Aces Varsity Basketball Team began it's season ranked #1 in the city and in the state. They would finished the season with a 13-3 record, and went on to beat Heights and Topeka West in the Sub-State finals. In the first round of the State Tournament, the Aces fell behind 14 points to Topeka, but rallied in the second half to win. However, placed third in the state, after losing by two points in overtime to Olathe South in the second round.
Korleone Young is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#42) (page 63); is shown taking the opening tip away from his opponent (#42) (pages 62-63); is shown in the team huddle during a game (#42) (pages 62-63); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 136).
1995-96 Wichita East High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo.
"Sophomore Korleone Young takes the opening tip away from South's Darin Williams."
"During a time-out, head coach Ron Allen pictorially tries to get the Aces back in the game against the South High Titans."
Korleone Young Sophomore Class Photo.
Korleone Young with the Detroit Pistons.
Former professional basketball small forward Suntino Korleone Young was born December 31, 1978 in Wichita, Kansas. Young starred in basketball as a junior at Wichita East High School (Kansas) and as a senior at Hargrave Military Academy (Virginia). At Hargrave, he raised many eyebrows when he decided to skip college and declared himself eligible for the 1998 NBA Draft. Hargrave's then assistant coach, Kevin Keats, said, "Normally, when a kid is thinking about something like this, you'll hear about it. But with Korleone, it was a total surprise". The Detroit Pistons selected Korleone Young in the 2nd round of the 1998 NBA Draft. He appeared in only three games at the end of the lockout-shortened 1999 season and scored 13 total points. The Pistons cut ties with Young soon afterwards because of an injury which limited his effectiveness, and despite summer-league stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, he never made another NBA roster. Because of his failed NBA career, Young's name was cited by many people who supported David Stern's eventual raising of the NBA's minimum draft age. Following his NBA career, Young finished his professional career overseas. He played in the International Basketball League (IBL) with the Richmond Rhythm during 1999-00, in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) with the Rockford Lightning in 2000-01, in the Australian National Basketball League with the Canberra Cannons, in Japan with the Sichuan Pandas, and in Italy with the Roseta Basket. Young averaged 27 points in 2001 to become the NBL pre-season MVP, but he suffered an injury in the first game of the regular season and returned to the CBA.
From the 42 players in the history of the NBA drafted out of high school; Two draftees went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award in their first season (Amar'e Stoudemire in 2002 and LeBron James in 2003); Three draftees went on to win the Most Valuable Player Award (Kevin Garnett in 2004, Kobe Bryant in 2008 and LeBron James in 2009 and 2010); Eight draftees have been selected to the All-Star Game; while seven draftees have been selected to the All-NBA Team. Despite the success of some drafted high school players, the entry of high school players into the NBA was and remains controversial. Critics say that high school players are not mentally and physically mature or prepared enough to handle the pressure of professional play and everything that comes with it. Thus, they are more likely to fail. Instead, they believe that colleges are useful at filtering out players who can dominate against weak competition in high school, but cannot succeed at a higher level of play. They also think that the influx of high schoolers bypassing colleges in favor of the NBA has caused collegiate game to deteriorate. On the other hand, proponents argue that there is no valid reason to exclude high school players. Michael McCann, writer of law article "Illegal Defense: The Irrational Economics of Banning High School Players from the NBA Draft," contends that players drafted straight out of high school can do as well as any other players in the NBA. The article finds that "on average, these [high school] players perform better in every major statistical category than does the average NBA player". 17 of the 42 high school draftees were selected in 2004 and 2005. In July 2005, the NBA and the NBA players union responded by making a collective bargaining agreement, requiring that the minimum age for entry into the NBA be 19 and that entrants be at least one year removed from high school.
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.
2003 Kirkwood High School Yearbook (Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri), titled "Pioneers." The yearbook is 272 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches. Attending this school at the time and in the Freshman Class is future 2009 Philadelphia Eagles 1st round draft pick and NFL star wide receiver, Jeremy Maclin.
Jeremy Maclin is shown in the Freshman Football Team Photo [and noted as captain] (page 112); congradulating a teammate after a touchdown, hitting helmets (page 113); running as quarterback in the Turkey Day Game against Webster Groves (page 120); in the team huddle with the coach during the Turkey Day Game (replacing quarterback Matt Krapfl) (page 121); playing Freshman Basketball against two Webster Groves defenders (page 155); and has a Freshman Class Photo (page 239).
2002-03 Kirkwood High School Freshman Football Team Photo. Jeremy Maclin, noted as team captain, it the 4th player from the end of the front row (#8).
"Helmets collide when Jackie Williams, wide receiver, and Jeremy Maclin, quarterback, congratulate each other after a touchdown, Sept. 26."
"Defensive tactics from a Statesman linebacker fail to tackle Jeremy Maclin, quarterback, Nov. 28. Maclin was the primary rushing quarterback against Webster Groves."
"Defensive formations take shape as two Webster Groves opponents block Kirkwood forward Jeremy Maclin's path, Jan. 11."
Jeremy Maclin Freshman Class Photo.
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 Kirkwood High School Yearbook (Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri), titled "Pioneers." The yearbook is 272 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches.
Attending this school at the time and in the Sophomore Class is future 2009 Philadelphia Eagles 1st round draft pick and NFL star wide reciever, Jeremy Maclin.
Jeremy Maclin is shown pushing his way through two defenders during the annual Turkey Day Game (pages 36-37); is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 104); is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 140); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 202).
2003-04 Kirkwood High School Varsity Football Team Photo. Jeremy Maclin is the 2nd to last player in the back row of players (#2).
"Opponents falls as Jeremy Maclin, wide receiver, pushes through them, Nov. 27, Maclin scored three touchdowns in the team's regular season."
2003-04 Kirkwood High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo. Jeremy Maclin is the 4th player in the front row.
Jeremy Maclin Sophomore Class Photo.
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.
2005 Kirkwood High School Yearbook (Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri), titled "Pioneers." The yearbook is 272 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches.
Attending this school at the time and in the Junior Class is future 2009 Philadelphia Eagles 1st round draft pick and NFL star wide receiver, Jeremy Maclin.
Jeremy Maclin is shown playing vasity football and running with the ball (page 56); playing varsity basketball and making a shot (page 87); is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 246); and is in the Varsity Boys Basketball Team Photo (page 251).
2004-05 Kirkwood High School Varsity Football Team Photo. Jeremy Maclin is the second to last in the third row (#3).
2004-05 Kirkwood High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team Photo. Jeremy Maclin is the fifth in the first row (#11).
"Ball in hand, Jeremy Maclin, wide receiver, evades a Marquette defender in the 49-10 victory, Sept. 10. Maclin caught three passes for 69 yards, ran the ball three times for 14 yards and amounted 50 yards in punt and kickoff returns."
"In the air, Jeremy Maclin, guard, lunges toward the basket to take a one-handed shot against Pattonville, Jan. 4. Maclin contributed 10 assists to the home victory. Maclin led the team and ranked in the Saint Louis area's top 20 players for steals and assists."
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.
2006 Kirkwood High School Yearbook (Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri), titled "Pioneers." The yearbook is 284 pages and measures ~9 by 12 inches.
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future 2009 Philadelphia Eagles 1st round draft pick and NFL star wide reciver, Jeremy Maclin.
Jeremy Maclin is showning playing football, teaming up to make a block (Page 71); playing basketball, making a shot during the Missouri Championship game (Page 106); working in a math book (Page 175); in the 2005-06 Kirkwood High School Varsity Football Team photo (Page 257); and in the 2005-06 Kirkwood High School Varsity Boy's Basketball Team photo (263).
"Helmets protect players Jamar Hurst, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, and Michael McNell, tight end, Sept. 24. "We played the game against Lafayette, which was televised, and we did really well," Maclin said.
"Basketball flying, Jeremy Maclin, forward, jumps to make a basket during the Missiouri Championship game against Kickapoo."
"Rings on a binder hold together Senior Jeremy Maclin's papers while he works on math first hour. Feb. 9. "I like movement we do [in the class]," Maclin said. "I took this class because it was different, and I was not taking a science or, history."
2005-06 Kirkwood High School Varsity Football Team. Jeremy Maclin is the 4th player in the 4th row (#2).
2005-06 Kirkwood High School Varsity Boy's Basketball. Jeremy Maclin is the 1st player in the 1st row.
Professional football wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was born May 11, 1988 in Chesterfield, Missouri. Maclin graduated from Kirkwood High School (Kirkwood, Missouri) from 2002 to 2006 where he was a lettermen in football and basketball and helped lead the school's football team to a state championship. Maclin attended the University of Missouri where he played college football with the Missouri Tigers in 2007 and 2008. During his freshman season, Maclin recorded an NCAA freshman record 2,776 all-purpose yards (307 punt returning, 375 rushing, 1,039 kickoff returning, and 1,055 receiving)...an average of 198.3 yards per a game.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Jeremy Maclin in the 1st round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Maclin made his first start in Week 3 of the 2009 season and quickly became a favorite of starting quaterback Donovan McNabb. On January 9, 2010, in the Eagles’ NFC Wildcard match against the Dallas Cowboys, Maclin became the youngest player to score a touchdown in NFL postseason history, aged 21 years and 243 days. In the second quarter, he caught a 76 yard pass from Michael Vick, Vick’s longest career touchdown pass and Maclin’s longest career touchdown catch. With 146 yards, Maclin also broke the Eagles record for receiving yards in a playoff game.
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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Attending this school at the time is several future notables. In the Senior Class is Major League Baseball pitcher Brett Tomko; in the Sophomore Class is Green Day band member Jason Freese and actress Sheila Platte; and in the Freshman Class is comedian Kent Nichols.
Brett Tomko is shown in several images. He is shown playing basketball and making "another free throw for the team" (page 113); playing baseball/pitching and at the end of his windup about to release (page 132); in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 133); and his Senior Class photo (page 222).
Jason Freese is shown having lunch with fellow Band classmate Carla Vargas (page 31); and has a Sophomore Class photo (page 241).
Sheila Platte is shown in the Dance Team group photo (page 167); and has a Sophomore Class photo (page 266).
Kent Nichols is shown in the Drama Class group photo (page 177); and has a Freshman Class photo (page 264).
Brett Tomko Senior Class Photo.
"Brett Tomko drains another free throw for the team."
1990-91 El Dorado High School Varsity Baseball Team.
"Brett Tomko winds and throws another strike toward the Esperanza batters."
Jason Freese Sophomore Class Photo.
"Carla Vargas and Jason Freese enjoy food as they have a talk. Vargas and Freese both took part in the band."
Sheila Platte Sophomore Class Photo.
Sheila Platte 1991 Signature/Message.
Sheila Platte in the school's dance team photo.
Kent Nichols Freshman Class Photo.
Drama Class group photo.
Professional baseball pitcher Brett Daniel Tomko was born April 7, 1973 in Euclid, Ohio. Tomko attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida and was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd round of the 1995 MLB Draft. He made his Major League debut on May 27, 1997. Tomko played for the Cincinnati Reds (1997-1999), the Seattle Mariners (2000-2001), the San Diego Padres (2002, 2008), the St. Louis Cardinals (2003), the San Francisco Giants (2004-2005), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006-2007), the Kansas City Royals (2008), the New York Yankees (2009) and the California Angels (2009). Currently signed with the Oakland Athletics (2010). Tomko married February 1998 Playmate Julia Schultz in November 2003.
Musician Jason Freese was born January 12, 1975 in Orange County, California. Freese plays piano/keyboard, guitar, tenor sexophone and provided backing vocals in Green Day. He is also a member of Green Day's side project Foxboro Hot Tubs. Freese has also played for several other bands including Dr. Dre, Weezer, Jewel, Lenny Krzvitz, Busta Rhymes, the Goo Goo Dolls, Joe Walsh and more.
Actress/Model Sheila Platte studied performing arts at Howard Fine’s Studio, Beverly Hills Playhouse and The Upright Citizens Brigade. Platte made her first film appearance as an extra in the 2001 "That Darn Punk," which starred Joe Escalante. Platte also has roles in Cake Boy (2005); Water Wings (2009), which she deveoled and co-wrote; and in 2010, co-starred in the feature film “Costa Rican Summer” alongside Pamela Anderson. Throughout Platte's career she has acted in several commercials and various short and feature films.
Improvisational Comedian Kent Nichols is the co-creator, along with Douglas Sarine, of "Ask a Ninja." The series, features a ninja who answers e-mails from "viewers." In 2007, television industry trade magazine TelevisionWeek reported that Ask a Ninja creators Kent Nichols and Doug Sarine made about $100,000 a month in ad revenue and income from merchandising and licensing from the show. In January 2007 Forbes listed The Ninja as one of the top "Fictional Celebrities" on the web.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
RIP Mickey: you were a good guy and thanks for the great cards.
1967 Coral Gabels High School Yearbook (Coral Gabels, Miami-Dade County, Florida), titled "Cavaleon."
Attending this school at the time and in the yearbook are four future notables. In the Senior class is future politician Steve Cohen and future NFL player Tom Bailey (George Thomas Bailey), while in the Junior class is future NASA Astronaut Winston E. Scott and Olympic Gold Medalist Gerald Tinker.
Tom Bailey, listed as George Thomas Bailey, is shown in the Lettermen's Club group photo (page 136); mention reguading Varsity Football (page 166); in a Varsity Football Team group photo (#44) (page 168); running with the football in a Varsity Football Team game (#44) (page 173); blocking for the quarterback in a Varsity Football Team game (#44) (page 174); catching the football after leaping in the air (#44) (page 174); in a Varsity Basketball Team group photo (#40) (page 178); waiting for a basketball tip (#40) (page 179); wiping his face/glasses with a towel (#40) (page 179); blocking a basketball shot (page 181); in the background of an action shot (page 181); as Male Most Athletic in Voted Class photo (page 210); and has a Senior Class photo (page 234).
Steve Cohen has an individual photo in the Interact Club (page 126); and a Senior Class photo (page 240).
Winston Scott is in a Band group photo (page 98)
Gerald Tinker is in the Junior Varsity Football Team group photo (pages 176-177).
Tom Bailey Senior Class Photo.
"Halfback Tom Bailey looks for running room against Palmetto."
"Gables scores first as Bailey grabs pass from Curry, play covered 37 yards."
Steve Cohen Senior Class Photo.
Steve Cohen Interact Club Group Photo.
Band Group Photo (with Winston Scott).
Former professional football running back Tom Bailey, was born as George Thomas Bailey on February 2, 1949 in Gainesville, Florida. Bailey attended Florida State University and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 10th round of the 1971 NFL Draft. Bailey played with the Eagles from 1971 to 1974. After retiring from football, Bailey had a successful career in the consumer products industry. He died on September 2, 2005 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Politician/Democrat Stephen Ira Steve Cohen was born May 24, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee. While serving as Legal Advisor for the Memphis Police Department, Steve Cohen was elected vice-president to the Tennessee Constitutional Convention in 1977 at the young age of 27. Cohen then served as the Shelby County Commission commissioner from 1978 to 1980, leaving for an interim Shelby County General Sessions Court judge position. Cohen was elected to the Tennessee General Assembly in 1982 as a Senator representing District 30, including parts of Memphis. Cohen held the position for 24 years, leaving to run a successful campaign for the 9th Congressional District seat in the U.S House of Representatives, sworn in January 4, 2007.
Former US Navy captain and Astronaut Winston Elliott Scott was born August 6, 1950 in Miami, Florida. After recieving a bachelor of arts degree in music from Florida State Univeristy in 1972, Scott entered the Navel Avaiation Officer Candidate School before earning a master of science degree in aeronautical engineeering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1980. Scott was selected by NASA in March 1992, and reported to the Johnson Space Center in August 1992. He served as a mission specialist on STS-72 in 1996 and STS-87 in 1997, and logged a total of 24 days, 14 hours and 34 minutes in space, including three spacewalks totaling 19 hours and 26 minutes. Scott has written a book about his experiences in space, titled Reflections From Earth Orbit.
Former Olympic athlete and professional football player Gerald Alexander Tinker was born January 19, 1951 in Miami, Florida. At the 1972 Munchen Summer Olympics, Tinker ran the third leg in the American 4 x 100 metres relay team, which won a Gold Medal and tied the world record of 38.19. After the Olympics Tinker was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1974 NFL Draft. He played with the Atlanta Falcons (1974 & 1975) and the Green Bay Packers (1975).
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
1934 Thornton Township High School (Harvey, Illinois), titled "Thorntonite."
Attending this school at the time and in the Junior Class is future MLB star Lou Boudreau.
Lou Boudreau, listed as Louis Boureau, is in the Boys Club Board Members group photo (page 76); in the Stags and Booster Committee group photo (page 77); in the Lettermens Club group photo (page 77); has a Varsity Basketball portrait (page 86); a Varsity Basketball caricature (page 86); is in the Varsity Basketball Team group photo (page 87); and is listed in Miss M. G. Carr's Junior Homeroom (page 114).
The Superintendent of Thorton Township High School at the time was William E. McVey, should would serve Illinois's 4th district as a Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1951 to 1958. A Potrait of McVey appears alone on page 6.
Boys Club Board Members. Boudreau is the 4th student in the second row.
Lou Boudreau close-up from above.
Stags and Booster Committee. Boudreau is the 4th student in the second row.
Lou Boudreau close-up from above.
Lettermens Club. Boudreau is the 4th student in the third row.
Lou Boudreau close-up from above.
Varsity Basketball Team. Boudreau is the 2nd student in the second row.
Lou Boudreau close-up from above.
Lou Boudreau Varsity Basketball Portrait.
Varsity Basketball Caricature.
Superintendent William E. McVey.
Republican congressman William Estus McVey was born December 13, 1885 on a farm near Lee’s Creek, in Clinton County, Ohio.
McVey graduated from Ohio University in 1916 and from the University of Chicago in 1919.
Before turning to politics, McVey was a division superintendent in the Bureau of Education, Philippine Islands, 1908-1914; director of extension, Ohio University, 1916-1919; superintendent of Thornton Township High School and Junior College, Harvey, Ill., 1919-1947; president of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1943 and professor of education at De Paul University, 1944.
McVey was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-second and to the three succeeding Congresses until his death in 1958. He had been renominated to the Eighty-sixth Congress but died before the 1958 elections.
Former professional baseball player and manager Louis Boudreau was born July 17, 1917, in Harvey, Illinois. After attending the University of Illinois where he was captain of the basketball and baseball teams, Boudreau was signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent in 1938 and made his Major League debut on September 9, 1938.
Boudreau played with the Cleveland Indians from 1938 to 1950 and the Boston Red Sox from 1951 to 1952. An 8-time All-Star selection (1940-1945, 1947 & 1948), Boudreau led American League shortstops in fielding eight times, and led the league in doubles three times (1941, 1944 & 1947). He also holds the MLB record for hitting the most consecutive doubles in a game (four), set on July 14, 1946.
He was the manager of the Cleveland Indians from 1942 to 1950, the Boston Red Sox from 1952 to 1954, the Kansas City Athletics from 1955 to 1957 and the Chicago Cubs in 1960.
In 1948, serving as both player and manager, Boudreau won the AL batting title (.327) and the AL MVP Award with 96% votes, while helping the Cleveland Indians win a World Series Championship.
The street boardering Municipal Stadium, where the Indians call home, is named Boudreau Boulevard; his #5 jersey number has been reired by the Cleveland Indians, and in 1970, Lou Boudreau was elected into the National Baseball 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 Sophomore Class is future MLB star pitcher Carl Erskine; while in the Freshman Class is future Harlem Globetrotter Jumpin' Johnny Wilson.
Jumpin' Johnny recieved his nickname in high school as he was the only player who could dump the basketball.
Carl Erskine is in the B Team Basketball group photo (page 95); a Varisty Baseball Team portrait (pages 99); and is in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 100).
Johnny Wilson (listed as John Wilson) is in the B Team Basketball group photo (page 95); in the Track Team group photo (page 97); a Track portrait photo (page 98); and has a Freshman Class photo (page 152).
1942-43 Anderson B Team Basketball Group Photo. Erskine is the second player in the back row (#16). Johnny Wilson is in the center.
1942-43 Anderson Varsity Baseball Group Photo. Erskine is the second to last player in the first row.
Carl Erskine Varsity Baseball Portrait.
Johnny Wilson Track Portrait.
Johnny Wilson Freshman Photo.
Former professional baseball pitcher Carl Daniel Erskine was born December 13, 1926 in Anderson, Indiana. The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Carl Erskine as an amateur free agent in 1946. Erskine would play with the Dodgers his entire 12-year career (1948-1959), following the team to Los Angeles in 1958. A member of the Dodgers "Boys of Summer' teams that won five National League pennants in the 1950s and brought the Dodgers their first championship in the 1955 World Series. Erskine appeared in eleven World Series games and set a World Series record with 14 strikeouts in Game 3 of the 1953 Fall Classic. He pitched two no-hitters, the first against the Chicago Cubs on June 19, 1952 and the second on the New York Giants, May 12, 1956. Following his retirement as a player, Erskine returned to his native Indiana. Where he opened a successful insurance company and coached the Anderson University Raven baseball program for 12 years, winning four championship games. To commemorate Erskine's accomplishments both as a Dodger and as a citizen, a 6-foot (1.8 m) bronze statue was erected in front of the Carl D. Erskine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center. Erskine also donated part of his land to the Anderson Community School System to build a new school, which was named Erskine Elementary. Carl Erskine was inducted into the Indiana National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979.
Former professional basketball player John E. Wilson was born in 1927. After Wilson captaining his high school team to a 1946 championship, Wilson attended Anderson College, where he quickly became a star player. During his three-year career at Anderson, Wilson earned eleven letters, was selected All-conference three times, team M.V.P. three times, named named an All-American twice, and once finishing third in the nation in scoring. After leaving Anderson College, Wilson played baseball for one year with the Chicago American Giants in the Negro Leagues, before playing basketball for the Harlem Globetrotters from 1949 to 1954. Following his playing career, Wilson was the basketball coach at Wood High School in Indianapolis, Indiana for eight years and then head coach and athletic director at Malcon X College. Wilson has been inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and the Anderson University Athletic Hall of Fame.
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.
1980 Grover Cleveland High School Yearbook (Reseda, Los Angeles, California), titled "Les Memoires."
Attending this school at the time and in the Sophomore Class is future MLB pitcher Bret Saberhagen.
Saberhagen is in the Bee Football Team (Junior Varsity) group photo (page 67); is in the Frisbee Team group photo (page 71); has a Varisty Baseball Portrait (page 86); is in the Varsity Baseball Team group photo (page 86); is in the Ski Club group photo (page 118); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 137).
1979-80 Grover Cleveland High School Bee Football Team. Bret Saberhagen is the 2nd player in the 3rd row.
1979-80 Grover Cleveland High School Frisbee Team. Saberhagen is in the back of the group, above the letter b in "Frisbee."
1979-80 Grover Cleveland High School Varsity Baseball Team. Saberhagen is the 5th player in the front row.
Bret Saberhagen Varsity Baseball Portrait.
1979-80 Grover Cleveland High School Ski Club. Saberhagen is the last student in the back row, in the corner of the room.
Bret Saberhagen Sophomore Photo.
Former professional baseball pitcher Bret Saberhagen was born April 13, 1964 in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
The Kansas City Royals selected Bret Saberhagen in the 19th round of the 1982 MLB Amateur Draft, and he made his Major League debut on April 4, 1984. He played with the Kansas Royals (1984-1991), the New York Mets (1992-1995), the Colorado Rockies (1995) and the Boston Red Sox (1997-1999 & 2001).
In 1985, as the ace of the Royals dugout, "Sabes"went 20-6 with a 2.87 ERA, and led the Royals to a World Series championship, while earning the 1985 AL Cy Young Award. Saberhagen was named MVP of the 1985 World Series, pitching two complete games, including a shutout in Game 7.
Before his July 26, 1989 start against the Boston Red Sox, Saberhagen had a record of 9–5. Over the next two months, he compiled a record of 14–1 with four shutouts. Only once in a game over that period did a team score more than two runs. Saberhagen completed the season the league leader in innnings pitched, complete games and strikeout to walk ratio, and was awarded the 1989 Cy Young.
Saberhagen was a 3-time All-Star selection (1987, 1990 & 1994), the 1985 Babe Ruth Award winner and the 1998 Tony Conigliaro Award winner.
In 2005, Bret Saberhagen was inducted into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame (HOF).
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Ryan Kalil has a Senior Class Portrait (page 21); is shown and answers "What is your favorite food from the Servite cafeteria?" (page 23); in the Speech and Debate Club (page 46); in the Varsity Football Team Group Photo (page 80); on the bench with other Varsity Football offensive lineman (#75) (page 80); and returning to the Varsity Football lineup (#75) (page 81).
Sean Estradea is shown and answers "What is your favorite food from the Servite cafeteria?" (page 23); as an officer in the class council (page 66); with Associated Student Body Commissioners (page 67); in the Associated Student Body (ASB) Group Photo (page 69); at ASB Core Camp standig with group (page 69); at ASB Core Camp posing with group (page 69); in the Varsity Football Team Group Photo (page 80); and on the Track Team taking a break (page 110).
Marc Rzepczynski has a Senior Class Portrait (page 29); and in the Varsity Baseball Team Group Photo (page 99).
Matthew Slater is shown running on the Track Team and named Best Athlete (page 13); has a Senior Class Portrait (page 30); in the Journalism Class group photo (page 39); shown and quoted about journalism (page 39); lineup as receiver at the Homecoming game (#18) (page 40); in the Key Club Group Photo (page 59); in the Associated Student Body Commissioners (ASB) Group Photo (page 67); relaxing after an ASB meeting relaxing (page 67); at ASB Core Camp posing with group (page 69); in the Varsity Football Team Group Photo (#18) (page 80); and preparing for a run on the Track Team (page 110).
Chris Pontius is shown playing defense in soccer (#18) (page 94); in the Varsity Soccer Team Group Photo (page 94); moving in for a soccer goal (#18) (page 96); and has a Sophomore Class Portrait (page 138).
2002-03 Servite High School Varsity Football Team Group Photo. The 4th player in the back row, or row six, is Ryan Kalil. The 8th player in the back row is Sean Estradea. The 4th player in row four is Matt Slater.
Chris Pontius Sophomore Class Photo.
Professional football center Ryan Kalil was born March 29, 1985 in Coronoa, Riverside County, California, and is the son of former NFL lineman Frank Kalil. Kalil attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans. Considered one of the best lineman and centers in college, the two-time All-American (2005 & 2006) earned the 2004 USC Courage Award, the 2005 USC Trojans' Bob Chandler Award and the 2006 Morris Trophy. Kalil was invited to play in the Senior Bowl prior to the 2007 NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers selected Ryan Kalil in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft, the first center to be selected. After a solid rookie season, Kalil was named a full-time starter at Center for the Panthers in 2008. In 2009, Ryan Kalil made his first Pro Bowl appearance, becoming the first center and third Carolina Panther offensive lineman to be represented at the Pro Bowl.
Former professional football guard and center Sean Estrada was born May 23, 1985 in Orange, Orange County, California. Estrada attended the University of Pennsylvania where he played NCAA college football with the Penn Quakers. Estrada lettered in football for 3 years and was a 2-time All-Ivy League selection at guard. During his senior season, Estrade served as team captain of the Quakers, earning unanimous First Team All-Ivy League honors. Estrade was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. Estrada played with the San Francisco 49ers in 2007. In 2008, he played for the San Jose SabreCats in the Arena Football League (AFL), making it to the ArenaBowl, and in 2009, Estrada played for the New York Sentinels in the inaugural season of the United Football League (UFL).
Professional football wide receiver and safety Matthew Wilson Slater was born September 9, 1985 in Orange, California, and is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame member Jackie Slater. Matthew Slater attended UCLA where he played NCAA college football with the UCLA Bruins from 2004 to 2007. As a senior, in 2007, Slater played in 13 games, made 25 tackles. He also returned kicks for the Bruins. He returned 34 kicks for a 29.0 yard average and 3 touchdowns which tied the lead in the nation and set the UCLA record. He also tied the Pac-10 season record. His 29.0-yard kickoff return average was first in the Pac-10 earning his a First-team All-Pac 10 selection as the kick returner. Slater's 986 kickoff return yards set the UCLA school single-season record. The New England Patriots selected Matthew Slater in the 5th round of the 2008 NFL Draft, who traded up with Tampa Bay before drafting Slater. Slater played in 14 games in his rookie 2008 season, returning 11 kickoffs for 155 yards and recording 12 tackles on special teams. In 2009, he was active for 14 games for the Patriots, recording six tackles on special teams, while recording one rush for six yards as a wide receiver. He also returned 11 kickoffs for 269 yards, a 24.5 average.
Professional baseball player Marc Walter Rzepczynski was born August 29, 1985 in Yorba Linda, California. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Rzepczynski in the 5th round of the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft.A series of injuries to pitchers at the major league level had plagued the parent Blue Jays for the first three months of the 2009 season, leading to Rzepczynski's promotion and opportunity. Rzepczynski made the most of it and pitched well enough to earn a spot on the 2010 roster. Rzepczynski won his first major-league game on July 18, 2009, defeating the American League leading Boston Red Sox.
Professional soccer player Chris Pontius was born 12 May 1987 in Yorba Linda, California. Pontius attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he played on the soccer team from 2005 to 2008. Pontius was a key member of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos' 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship and was named the 2007 Big West Offensive Player of the Year. The D.C. United selected Chris Pontius in the 1st round, 7th pick overall, in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. He made his professional debut, and scored his first professional goal, on 22 March 2009, in DC's first game of the 2009 MLS season. In his '09 rookie season, Pontius was used at nearly every offensive position on the field, went on to play in all but two of the team’s 30 League games (23 starts), tallying four goals and three assists. In all competitions, his numbers are even more impressive: 40 of a total 44 games played, 31 starts, eight goals, six assists.
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.
Also, as I move the books along, I will and have been deleting the images. This is needed as photobucket space is limited. I have also redone several postings in the thread and the combination has made the thread looked edited throughout...sorry about that, but it is unavoidable in this forum setting.
Clear Skies,
Mark
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.
Another very interesting yearbook! Thanks for posting.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Attending this school at the time in the Senior Class is NFL 1st round draft pick Duane Clemons; in the Junior Class is NBA 1st round draft pick Ed Gray; and in the Sophomore Class is MLB World Seires star Adam Kennedy.
Duane Clemons is in the Black Student Union Group Photo (page 102); is in the Varsity Football Group Photo (#86) (page 122); playing in the Student/Faulty Basketball Game (page 159); and has a Senior Class Photo (page 216)
Ed Gray is quoted about football praction (page 122); is in the Varsity Football Group Photo (#5) (page 122); is showing running with the football (page 123); is quoted about playing basketball in the CIF Finals (page 126); is in the Varsity Basketball Group Photo (page 127); has a Junior Class Photo (page 201); and is mentioned in the yearbook closing (page 279).
Adam Kennedy is shown as a Midwinter Dance Knight (the King runnerup) with his date (page 26); is shown dancing in the crowd at the Midwinter Dance (page 27); is in the Varsity Basketball Group Photo (page 127); is in the Varsity Baseball Group Photo (page 146); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 193).
1991-92 John W. North High School Varsity Baseball Team. Adam Kennedy is the 4th player in the middle row.
1991-92 John W. North High School Varsity Basketball Team. Ed Gray is the player the third from the end. Adam Kennedy is player on the end.
Student/Faulty Basketball Game Players. Duane Clemons is the fifth player in the front, wearing the white shirt with his arms cross. Ed Gray played in the game but is not shown in this image. (He, or Clemons, may be in the unlabeled action photo?).
1991-92 John W. North High School Varsity Football Team. Ed Gray is the second player the from the end of the back row. Duane Clemons is the player on the end of the back row.
Duane Clemons Senior Class Photo.
Black Student Union Group Photo. Duane Clemons is listed as the second student in the back row.
Ed Gray Senior Class Photo.
Adam Kennedy Sophomore Class Photo.
Adam Kennedy is shown as a Midwinter Dance Knight (the King runnerup) with his date.
Adam Kennedy dancing in the crowd at the Midwinter Dance.
Former professional football defensive end Duane Anthony Clemons was born May 23, 1974 in Riverside, California. Clemons attended the University of California, Berkley where he played NCAA football with the California Golden Bears in 1992-1993 & 1995, earning 1995 All-Pac 10 honors. The Minnesota Vikings selected Duane Clemens in the 1st round (16th pick overall) in the 1996 NFL Draft. Clemons played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings (1996-1999), the Kansas City Chiefs (2000-2002) and the Cincinnati Bengals (2003-2005). Clemons appeared in 186 NFL games with 139 starts, making 188 tackles, 49.5 sacks, 6 interceptions and 7 forced fumbles. On September 8, 2008, Clemons signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canada Football League (CFL) and was assigned to their practice roster, but was released by the team on September 15, 2008. He is currently the Defensive Line Coach at MidAmerican Nazaerne University (2010 to present).
Former professional basketball Edward Gray was born September 27, 1975 in Riverside, California. Gray attended the College of Southern Idaho, before transferring to the University of Tennessee, and eventually the University of California, Berkley. As a senior with the Californa Golden Bears in '97, he averaged 24.8 ppg and was awarded the 1997 Pac-10 Player of the Year Award. The Atlanta Hawks selected Ed Gray in the 1st round (22nd pick overall) in the 1997 NBA Draft. Gray played with the Atlanta Hawks from 1997 to 1999.
Professional baseball second baseman Adam Thomas Kennedy was born January 10, 1976, in Riverside, California. The St. Louis Cardinals selected Adam Thomas in the 1st round (20th pick overall) in the 1997 MLB Amateur Draft, and made his Major League debut on August 31, 1999. Kennedy played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1999, 2007-2008), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2000-2006), the Oakland Athletics (2009). and the Washington Nationals. He is best known for his permance in the 2002 MLB post-season. In Game 5 of the 2002 American League Championship Series against the Minnesota Twins, Kennedy hit three home runs, joining only four other players who hit three homers in a post-season game: Babe Ruth, Bob Robertson, Reggie Jackson and George Brett. Kennedy's performance helped the Angels clinch the American League pennant, and Kennedy was named the series' Most Valuable Player. The Angels went on to beat the San Francisco Giants in seven games in the World Series, earning Kennedy a World Series ring. In 2000, Kennedy led the American League with 337 putouts. In 2003, he led the league in fielding % at second base (.990), and in 2008, he his arm was ranted #1 in range factor among National League second basemen.
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 and in the Junior Class is future MLB All-Star pitcher Mitch Williams.
Mitch Williams is shown playing quarterback on the Varsity Football Team (jersey #11); is in the Varsity Football Team Group Photo (jersey #22) (page 21); is in the Varsity Baseball Team Group Photo (jersey #10) (page 59); and is quoted answering "What do you eat to in prepreaction for a game?", in which he answers, "I eat donuts, hotdogs, hamburger, toast, candy whatever happens to be in my hand at that point in time." (page 59).
Mitch Williams as Varsity Football (BackUp) Quarterback.
1980-81 West Linn High School Varsity Football Team. Williams is the second player from the end on the second row (#22).
1980-81 West Linn High School Varsity Baseball Team. Williams is the first player in the second row (#10).
Former professional baseball relief pitcher Mitchell Steven Williams was born November 17, 1964 in Santa Ana, California. The San Diego Padres selected Mitch Williams in the 8th round of the 1982 MLB Amateur Draft, and made his MLB debut on April 9, 1986. Williams played for the Texas Rangers (1986-1988), the Chicago Cubs (1989-1990), the Philadelphia Phillies (1991-1993), the Houston Astros (1994), the California Angels (1995) and the Kansas City Royals (1997). A left-hander with a high-90s fastball and occasional control issues, Williams was largely effective, earning 192 saves in his 11 seasons. In 1989, Williams had a record of 4–4 with a 2.76 ERA, 67 strikeouts (in 76 appearances during the regular season) and 36 saves., earning a spot on the 1989 National League All-Star team.
He is perhaps best known for a blown save, giving up a walk-off home run to Joe Carter of the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth game of the 1993 World Series, which gave Toronto their second consecutive World Championship. During that World Series, whenever Williams was on the mound, his nervous teammate Curt Schilling was caught by CBS television cameras with a towel over his head. Schilling's behavior not only irked Williams (who to this day harbors bitter feelings towards Schilling), but also fellow Phillies teammates like Larry Anderson and Danny Jackson, who accused Schilling of purposely trying to get more camera time. On subsequent nights, several other Phillies were seen wearing towels—possibly to keep Schilling from looking unique. The gesture was taken up almost as a good-luck charm by fans in the seats.
Although Phillies fans continued to blame him for the Series loss and heap him with scorn and abuse for several years afterward, the fact that he did not make excuses for the blown saves, shift the blame to others, or run and hide from the media or the city of Philadelphia caused many fans to ultimately forgive him and embrace him once again as a local figure. After retiring from the MLB, Williamed opened a bowling establishment outside Philadelphia. He has also entered the food industry with his own salsa known as "Wild Thing Southpaw Salsa."
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time in the Freshman Class is WWE wrestler John Hennigan, aka NItro, NFL lineman Scott Jackson; and the "Spam King" Robert Soloway; in the Junior Class is NFL linebacker Clark Haggans; and in the Senior Class is television personality/radio co-host Petro Papdakis; and NFL lineman John Welbourn.
John Hennigan (Nitro) has a Freshman Class Photo (page 125); with the Varsity Wrestling Team Photo (page 280); in the Junior Varsity Track Team Photo (page 312); and in the Freshmen Cross Country Team Photo (page 321).
Scott Jackson has a Freshman Class Photo (page 127); is in the Frosh/Soph Baseball Team Photo (page 251); and in the Freshmen Football Team Photo (page 287).
Robert Soloway has a Freshman Class Photo (page 134) (not shown).
Petro Papdakis has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 99); and is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 248).
Clark Haggans is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 248).
John Welbourn has a Senior Class Photo (page 77); is in yearbook fashion section (page 82); and is in the Varisity Football Team Photo (page 248).
1993-94 Palos Verdes Peninsula Varsity Football Team Photo. John Welbourn is the last player in the back row. Clark Haggans is the fourth to last player in the back row. Petro Papdakis is the second to last player in the fourth row.
1993-94 Palos Verdes Peninsula Varsity Wrestling Team Photo. John Hennigan is the second to last player in the first row.
1993-94 Palos Verdes Peninsula Junior Varsity Track Team Photo. John Hennigan is the 10th of 12 players in the fifth row.
John Hennigan Freshman Class Photo.
Scott Jackson Freshman Class Photo.
Petro Papdakis Sophomore Class Photo
John Welbourn Senior Class Photo.
From Fashion Section: "John Welbourn, Baseball Cap by CAL; $14."
WWE Wrestler Johnny Nitro or John Morrison, was born John Randall Hennigan on October 3, 1979. Hennigan began his wrestling career in 2002 as a cast member for Tough Enough III, enventually becoming a co-winner and being awarded a WWE developement contract. Hennigan made his debut in 2004 on WWE Raw as an apprentice and assistant to Raw General Manager, Eric Bischoff. In 2005, "Johnny Nitro", partnered with Joey Mercury, won the WWE Tag Team Championship, which they lost and won back a number of times. Since then, Higgens has won the WWE Intercontinental Championship Belt, the ECW World Championship Belt, a 2008 Tag Teach of the Year Slammy Award and the WWE World Tag Team Championship.
Former professional football player Scott Jackson was born January 19, 1979 in Whittier, California. Jackson attended Brigham Young University where he was reshirted in 1997, served on a two-year mission in 1998 and 1999, and played NCAA college football with the BYU Cougars in 2000 to 2003. Undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft, Jackson was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2004 to 2006 and the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2009. After a foot injury during the 2008 preseason, Jackson underwent surgery and would end up retiring from the NFL in 2009.
Robert Alan Soloway is the founder of the so-called "Strategic Partnership Against Microsoft Illegal Spam," or SPAMIS, said to be one of the Internet's biggest spammers through his company, Newport Internet Marketing (NIM). He was nicknamed the "Spam King" by prosecutors, and the "Seattle Spammer" by the media. In 2005, Microsoft won a $7.8 million civil judgment against Soloway, for spam sent through MSN and Hotmail services. That money, however, was never collected. Later in 2005, Robert Braver, an internet services provider based in Oklahoma, was awarded $10,075,000.00 in another spam-related case against Soloway. In this lawsuit, a permanent injunction was issued against Soloway, enjoining him from further spam activities. Those judgments, however, did not stop Soloway's illegal spamming; in fact, he mocked them. Soloway was arrested on May 30, 2007, after a grand jury indicted him on charges of identity theft, money laundering, and mail, wire, and e-mail fraud. On March 14, 2008, Robert Soloway reached an agreement with federal prosecutors, two weeks before his scheduled trial on fourty charges. Soloway pleaded guilty to three charges — felony mail fraud, fraud in connection with e-mail, and failing to file a 2005 tax return. In exchange, federal prosecutors dropped all other charges. Soloway faced up to 27 years in prison on the most serious charge, and up to $625,000 total in fines. On 22 July 2008 Robert Soloway was sentenced to 47 months in federal prison, and ordered to repay over $700,000. Prosecutors had asked for a 9-year sentence.
Television personality and radio co-host Petros Papadakis was born June 16, 1977, Papadakis attended the University of Southern California where he was the team captain for the USC Trojans Football Team in 1999 and 2000. The Trojans 2-6 conference record in 2000 was the only time the team finished in the last league position. Since his first year in broadcasting, Papadakis has regularly called himself "the captain of the worst team in USC history". In 2001, Fox Sports West employed Papadakis as a college football commentator. In 2004, Fox Sports News hired him to commentate the national Pac-10 games. From 2006 to 2008, he hosted Pros vs Joes on Spike TV. In the summer of 2001, Papadakis began working on radio in addition to his TV duties. He co-hosted "The Ticket" with Pete Arbogast on KMPC-1540 AM. In January 2004 "The Petros Papadakis Show" began. He resigned from his position at 1540 The Ticket in October 2006 to concentrate on his television broadcasting. On January 8, 2007 Petros returned to AM radio with an afternoon sports program on KLAC 570 kHz, a Los Angeles based station, co-hosting the Petros and Money Show with Matt "Money" Smith. Two years later, the show was nationally syndicated because of a merger between Fox Sports Radio and KLAC.
Professional football linebacker Clark Cromwell Haggans was born January 10, 1977 in Torrance, California. Haggans attended Colorado State where he was a 1999 First-tean All-MWC selection and left the school it's all-time career sack leader (34). The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Clark Haggans in the 5th round of the 2000 NFL Draft. Haggans played for the Steelers from 2000 to 2007. He became the teams' left outside linebacker starter in 2004 after the release of long-time starter Jason Gildon. Haggans was a key member of the 2005 AFC Championship Pittsburgh Steelers team that deated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XL. In Super Bowl XL, he was second on the Steelers defense in tackles and recorded a sack. Currently with the Arizona Cardinals, where he signed in 2008. Haggans appeared in 11 games that season, making 19 tackles and one sack, helping the Cardinals win the NFC West title.
Former professional football lineman John Welbourn was born March 30, 1976 in Torrance, California. Welbourn attended the University of California-Berkeley where he was a four-year lettermen and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric in 1998. The Philadelphia Eagles selected John Welborne with the 2nd pick in the 4th round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2003 appearing in 10 playoff games and three NFC Championship games. Traded to the Kansas City Chiefs where he played from 2004 to 2007, starting 85 of the 103 NFL games he appeared in. Welborne signed with the New England Patroits in 2008 but never played with the team. Before the 2006 NFL season, Welbourn "retired" because he said he wanted to "retire on my own terms rather than somebody else's." Welbourn would refurn to the Chiefs where he was the veteran on an inexperienced line. John Welbourn is the co-owner/operator of SoCal Strength & Conditioning/CFB.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school and in the Freshman Class is future MLB All-Star Milton Bradley; in the Sophomore Class is Reel Big Fish band member Dan Regan; and in the Freshman Class is NFL player Brandon Whiting.
Milton Bradley is shown running out on the baseball field with teammates (#2) (page 118); in the Frosh-Soph Baseball Team Photo (#2) (page 119); has a Freshman Class Photo (page 238);
Dan Regan, listed as Daniel Regen, has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 193).
Brandon Whiting has a Junior Class Photo (page 155).
Former MLB players, brothers, and Long Beach High School alumni, Tony Gwynn and Chris Gwynn are shown signing autographs for the team (page 118).
1992-93 Long Beach Poly High School Frosh-Soph Baseball Team Photo. Milton Bradley (#2) is the 4th player in the front row.
Milton Bradley (#2) and teammates charge the field.
Milton Bradley Freshman Class Photo.
Dan Regan Sophomore Class Photo
Brandon Whiting Junior Class Photo.
Professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter Milton Obelle Bradley, Jr. was born April 15, 1978 in Harbor City, California. The Montreal Expos selected Milton Bradley in the 2nd round of the 1996 MLB Amateur Draft, and he made his Major League debut on July 19, 2000. Bradley played for the Montreal Expos (2000-2001), the Cleveland Indians (2001-2003), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2004-2005), the Oakland Athletics (2006-2007), the San Diego Padres (2007), the Texas Rangers (2008), the Chicago Cubs (2009), and is currently with the Seattle Mariners (2010 to present). Bradley, a self-described bad guy, excelled during the 2008 season as the Rangers designated hitter, leading the League in OPS (on base plus slugging) with a 1.036, and earning a spot on the American League 2008 All-Star team. He was also third in batting average (.321) and carried a strong .443 on-base percentage.
Musician Daniel Regan was born May 9, 1977. Also known as, "The Culprit" or "Black Casper", Dan Regan is the trombone player for the Southern California-based ska punk band Reel Big Fish. Dan Regan joined the fledgling Reel Big Fish in 1994 while still in high school at Long Beach Polytechnic. Dan is the only original member of the band aside from Aaron Barrett to still be a member, following the departure of Matt Wong, and is accredited with all of Reel Big Fish's blood-curdling screams on their live album/DVD set, Our Live Album is Better Than Your Live Album. Regan also has a hip-hop side project under the alias Black Casper; played trombone in The Littlest Man Band with Scott Klopfenstein (of Reel Big Fish); and played trombone in the song "That's Your Horoscope For Today" by "Weird Al" Yankovic. Dan played on a Getzen 3508R Small Bore Jazz Trombone with a beaded silver finish and a 1963 King 2B Silversonic.
Professional football defensive lineman Brandon Renee Whiting was born July 30, 1976 in Santa Rosa, California. Whiting attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he played NCAA college football with the California Golden Bears from 1994 to 1997. A four-year starter on the defensive line, Whiting earned honorable mention as a freshman and second team All-Pac-10 honors as a junior and senior. He wrapped up his stellar colligate career with 24.5 sacks, third-best total in school history, and ranks sixth all-time with 35 tackles for loss. A two-time team captain (1996 & 1997), he earned team awards as a senior for Most Valuable Defensive Lineman and the Joe Roth Award for courage, attitude, and sportsmanship. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Brandon Whiting in the 4th round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1998 to 2003 and finished his career with the San Francisco 49ers, where he played in 203 and 2004. During his career, Whiting started 64 games, making 124 tackles and 16.5 sacks.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time is several future notables. In the Junior Class is Major League Baseball pitcher Brett Tomko; and in the Freshman Class is Green Day band member Jason Freese and actress Sheila Platte.
Brett Tomko has a Junior Class Photo (page 108); is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 186); playing basketball and shooting for two (page 188); and is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 212).
Jason Freese has a Freshman Class Photo (page 136); is shown playing the saxophone in Jazz Band (page 230); and is in the Band Group Photo (page 233).
Sheila Platte has a Freshman Class Photo (page 140).
1989-90 El Dorado High School Varsity Baseball Team Photo. Brett Tomko is the third player in the back row.
1989-90 El Dorado High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo. Brett Tomko (#40) is the fifth player in the row standing up.
"Brett Tomko for two."
Brett Tomko Junior Class Photo.
Jason Freese Freshman Class Photo.
"Jason Freese, Darren Prince and Jeff Nichols are part of the saxophone section in the Jazz Band."
Sheila Platte Freshman Class Photo.
Professional baseball pitcher Brett Daniel Tomko was born April 7, 1973 in Euclid, Ohio. Tomko attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida and was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd round of the 1995 MLB Draft. He made his Major League debut on May 27, 1997. Tomko played for the Cincinnati Reds (1997-1999), the Seattle Mariners (2000-2001), the San Diego Padres (2002, 2008), the St. Louis Cardinals (2003), the San Francisco Giants (2004-2005), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006-2007), the Kansas City Royals (2008), the New York Yankees (2009) and the California Angels (2009). Currently signed with the Oakland Athletics (2010). Tomko married February 1998 Playmate Julia Schultz in November 2003.
Musician Jason Freese was born January 12, 1975 in Orange County, California. Freese plays piano/keyboard, guitar, tenor sexophone and provided backing vocals in Green Day. He is also a member of Green Day's side project Foxboro Hot Tubs. Freese has also played for several other bands including Dr. Dre, Weezer, Jewel, Lenny Krzvitz, Busta Rhymes, the Goo Goo Dolls, Joe Walsh and more.
Actress/Model Sheila Platte studied performing arts at Howard Fine’s Studio, Beverly Hills Playhouse and The Upright Citizens Brigade. Platte made her first film appearance as an extra in the 2001 "That Darn Punk," which starred Joe Escalante. Platte also has roles in Cake Boy (2005); Water Wings (2009), which she developed and co-wrote; and in 2010, co-starred in the feature film “Costa Rican Summer” alongside Pamela Anderson. Throughout Platte's career she has acted in several commercials and various short and feature films.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school and in this yearbook and in the Senior Class is future MLB All-Star Milton Bradley; in the Junior Class is NFL Wide Receiver Ken-Yon Rambo, and MLB All-Star Chase Utley; in theFreshman Class is NFL running back Larry Croom, NFL Wide Receiver Kareem Kelly, NFL Wide Receiver Samie Parker, and PGA Golfer Peter Tomasulo.
Milton Bradley has a Senior Class photo (page 36); is shown in math class (page 100); has a baseball portrait as team leader (page 200); and is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 201).
Ken-Yon Rambo has a Junior Class photo (page 94); should be in the unlabeled Varsity Football Team Photo (page 152); and is shown running with the football making the winning score in a game (page 153).
Chase Utley has a Junior Class photo (page 98); is shown and quoted about what he does to prepare for games (page 201); and is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 201).
Larry Croom is in the Frosh/Soph Football Team Photo (I think, and mislisted as L. Crum) (page 155); and has a Freshman Class photo (page 132).
Kareem Kelly is in the Frosh/Soph Football Team Photo (page 155).
Samie Parker is shown running with the football and using a block in Varsity Football (page 154).
Peter Tomasulo has a Freshman Class photo (page 146); is in the Frosh-Soph Soccer Team Photo (page 177); and is shown swinging a golf club on the Golf Team (page 207).
1995-96 Long Beach Poly Varsity Baseball Team. Milton Bradley is the fourth player in the back row. The fifth player in the back row, to the left of Bradley, is Chase Utley.
1995-96 Long Beach Poly Frosh-Soph Soccer Team.
1995-96 Long Beach Poly Frosh/Soph Football Team. Kareem Kelly and Larry Croom (mislisted as L. Crum) are present.
Milton Bradley Senior Class Photo.
Ken-Yon Rambo Junior Class Photo.
"Third year varsity player Kenyon Rambo beats a defender around the corner for another score. Rambo broke the Antelope Valley game open by returning a kickoff after halftime for a crucial touchdown."
Chase Utley Junior Class Photo.
Larry Croom Freshman Class Photo.
"The key to winning is teamwork. Sammy Parker (left) and Antwan Casey (right) know this as they head in for another touchdown in Poly's glorious victory over Compton."
Peter Tomasulo Freshman Class Photo.
"Peter Tomasulo is one of the two freshman on the team. He may be the smallest on the team, but his three years of playing have made him one of the best."
Professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter Milton Obelle Bradley, Jr. was born April 15, 1978 in Harbor City, California. The Montreal Expos selected Milton Bradley in the 2nd round of the 1996 MLB Amateur Draft, and he made his Major League debut on July 19, 2000. Bradley played for the Montreal Expos (2000-2001), the Cleveland Indians (2001-2003), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2004-2005), the Oakland Athletics (2006-2007), the San Diego Padres (2007), the Texas Rangers (2008), the Chicago Cubs (2009), and is currently with the Seattle Mariners (2010 to present). Bradley, a self-described bad guy, excelled during the 2008 season as the Rangers designated hitter, leading the League in OPS (on base plus slugging) with a 1.036, and earning a spot on the American League 2008 All-Star team. He was also third in batting average (.321) and carried a strong .443 on-base percentage.
Professional football wide receiver Ken-Yon Rambo was born October 4, 1978 in Long Beach, California. Rambo attended Ohio State University where he played NCAA college football with the OSU Buckeyes. As a junior in 1998, he received All-Big Ten honorable mention honors and the Paul Warfield Award as Ohio State's top receiver. In 1999, he set a new school record for average yards on kickoff returns with 22.9. The Oakland Raider selected Ken-Yon Rambo in the 7th round of the 2001 NFL Draft, he failed to make the 53-man roster, but was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. Rambo spent 2001 to 2003, as a receiver and kick returning for Dallas. After not seeing playing time, he was released mid-season 2003, and signed with the New York Jets for the remainder of 2003 and for 2004, but was not utilized in games. Rather than remain on the bench, Rambo entered the Candian Football League (CFL), signed a contract with the Calgary Stampeders in 2005, and has remained with the team ever since. In 2008, Rambo led the CFL in the regular season in total receiving yards with 1,473, and helped the Stampeders go on to win the 96th Grey Cup 22-14 over the Montreal Alouettes.
Professional baseball second baseman Chase Cameron Utley was born December 17, 1978 in Pasadena, California. Utley attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he helped the UCLA Bruins reach the 1999 College World Series Regional, and was named a 2000 First-Team All-American by The Sporting News. The Philadelphia Phillies selected Chase Utley in the 1st round, 15th pick overall, in the 2000 MLB Amateur Draft, and after earning Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Player of the Year honors, he made his Major League debut on April 4, 2003. Becoming a permanent fixture as the Phillies' second baseman in 2005, Utley is known as one of the premiere players in the league. In the last four years, Utley has helped lead Philadelphia to the 2007 National League East Division title, the 2008 World Series, the 2009 National League Pennant, and the 2010 National League East Division title. He hit in 35 straight games during the 2006 season; in 2009, he rewrote the record books by reaching base in his 26th straight postseason contest. Utley is a 5-time consecutive All-Star selection (2006-2010); a 4-time consecutive Silver Slugger Award winner (2006-2009); and was selected a member of Sports Illustrated MLB 2000s All-Decade Team.
Former professional football running back Larry Lewis Croom was born October 29, 1981 in Long Beach, California. Croom attended the University of Arizona where he played for Arizona Wildcats in 2000, rushing for 306 yards and one touchdown, before transferring to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he played with the Rebals in 2002 and 2003. At UNLV, Croom rushed for 1,537 yards and two touchdowns and became the first player in UNLV history to appear in three postseason All-Star games, playing in the Hula Bowl, the East-West Shrine Game and the Blue-Gray Classic. Undrafted, Larry Croom signed as a unrestricted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals in 2004. He played with the Arizona Cardinals in 2004, appearing in six games, including one start in replacement of an injured Emmitt Smith. He totalled 76 yards on 29 carries. In 2005, the Cardinals allocated Croom to the NFL Europe's Hamburg Sea Devils, where he recorded 303 rushing yards and one touchdown. Released by the Cardinals, Croom attended the Tennessee Titans 2005 Training Camp and then spent the first six weeks of the 2005 NFL season on the Detroit Lions practice roster. He joined the San Diego Chargers in 2006 and was allocated to the NFL Europe Amsterdam Admirals, where he led the team with 427 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Croom signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007, but was released after training camp.
Professional football wide receiver Kareem Kelly was born April 1, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. Kelly attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football (1999-2002), and ran track as a sprinter (2000-2002), with the USC Trojans. In 1999, Kelly had the best season that any Pac-10 freshman football wide receiver ever. He set Pac-10 and USC freshman records for most catches (54) and receiving yards (902), and was named the 1999 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. Kelly left USC the all-time career reception leader (204), and second on the USC list for receiving yards (3,104). He had a catch in all 48 games he played as a Trojan, tying the Pac-10 record with Keenan Howry of Oregon. In his Trojan track debut, he clocked a world junior record and American collegiate record 5.67 to place second in the 50-meter dash in the Los Angeles Indoor Invitational (it was tied for the ninth fastest time in the world in 2000). He then won a heat in the 100 meters at the Trojan Invitational in 10.33 and was fifth in the 100 meters at the ASU USTCA Invitational in 10.57. The New Orleans Saints selected Kareem Kelly in the 6th round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Kelly played in all four '03 Saints preseason games, but was released prior to the start of the regular season, and would serve on the practice squad for the Baltimore Ravens (2003), and the Chicago Bears (2004-2006). He played with the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League in 2006, and signed with the Canadian Football League in May 2006, but was cut. He later retired from football but returned to sign a contract with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League in 2010. He was released in July 2010.
Professional football wide receiver Samie Jabar Parker was born March 25, 1981 in Long Beach, California. Parker attended the University of Oregon, where he played NCAA college football and competed in track with the Oregon Ducks. On the track team Parker was two-time All-American. His 10.18 time in the 100 meter dash is the second best mark in Oregon history. One of the greatest football players in the Ducks history, Parker finished the 2003 campaign with 77 catches for 1,088 yards and seven touchdowns. In his final game as a Duck in the 2003 Sun Bowl, he caught 16 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns, all Sun Bowl records, earning the game's MVP award, even though Oregon lost to Minnesota 31-30. Parker left the Ducks the career leader in receptions (178) and receiving yards (2,761). The Kansas City Chiefs selected Samie Parker in the 4th round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Parker played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004 to 2007, the Denver Broncos (2008 off-season); the Carolina Panthers (2008 off-season); the Seattle Seahawks (2008); and the Oakland Raiders (2009 off-season). During his 6 NFL seasons, Parker made 110 receptions for 1,529 yards and 7 touchdowns. He had his best season in 2006, playing in all 16 games with 15 starts and making 41 receptions for 561 yards, a 13.7 yards-per-a-catch average. In 2009, Parker played with the Las Vegas Locomotives for the inagural season of the United Football League, and helped lead the team to the 2009 UFL Championship. In 2010, he played for the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League (AFL), starting 11 games, and catching 78 passes for 1,135 yards and 15 touchdowns. When the AFL season ended, Parker resigned with the Locomotives.
Professional golfer Peter Tomasulo was born October 22, 1981 in Long Beach, California. He attended the University of California and in 2003 he set the school's all-time single-season stroke average at 70.98 and played on the U.S. Palmer Cup team that lost 14-10 to Europe. In 2004, Tomasulo was named a first team All-American and captained the University of California's NCAA championship team. Tomasulo turned professional in 2004. In 2005 he played on the Canadian Tour and the Nationwide Tour, winning the Montreal Open on the Canadian Tour and the Alberta Classic on the Nationwide Tour. Tomasulo continued to play on the Nationwide Tour until 2008. In 2008, 7 top-10 finishes helped him earn $296,704 and finish 11th on the money list. By finishing in the top 25 of the Nationwide Tour's money list, he earned his PGA Tour card for 2009. He played on the Nationwide Tour again in 2010, winning the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic in July.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
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Attending this school at the time and in the Freshman Class is future Notre Dame starquarterback and 1947 Heisman Trophy winner, John Lujack.
John Lujack has a Freshman Class Photo (page 47); is shown in the Junior Varsity Football Team Group Photo (page 70); and is listed in the Track Team (page 74).
John Lujack Freshman Class Photo.
Junior Varsity Football Team Group Photo. Lujack is third from the end in the first row. Listed as a fullback.
John Lujack, listed in the Track Team.
Former collegiate star and professional quarterack John Christopher Lujack Jr was born on January 4, 1925, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Lujack attended Notre Dame University where, filling in for Angelo Bertelli who went into the Marines in 1943, he quarterbacked a 26-0 victory over the previously unbeaten Army Cadets. This star quarterback gained 2,080 yards for the Irish in three years and achieved a marvelous passing record of 144 completions out of 282 throws. His accurate arm accounted for many of Notre Dame's 24 victories while at the Golden Dome. In his three seasons at Notre Dame, 1943 and then after military service in 1946 and 1947, the Irish were National Champions. For his efforts, Lujack was award the 1947 Heisman Trophy. The Chicago Bears selected John Lujack in the 1st round (4th pick overal) in the 1946 NFL Draft. Lujack played with the Chicago Bears from 1948 to 1951, and was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection. After retiring as a player, Lujack served as a color commentator on CBS NFL telecasts for a number of years in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and on ABC college football telecasts in the late 1960s. John Lujack was inducted to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 1960.
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 Sophomore Class is future MLB All-Star pitcher Jason Schmidt; and in the Freshman Class is NFL Defensive End/Tackle David Richie.
While attending Kelso, Schmidt played football and basketball in addition to baseball. In 1991 as a senior he tossed a no-hitter, striking out 20 of 21 batters he faced. He was named Washington's Gatorade State Player of the Year and All-State MVP in baseball.
Jason Schmidt is in the 1988-89 Kelso Junior Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 83); is in the 1988-89 Kelso Sophomore Basketball Team Photo (page 83); pitching in a JV game (page 93); is in the 1988-89 Kelso Junior Varsity Baseball Team Photo (#14) (page 93); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 132). Schmidt also likely appears in the JV Football Photos, however they are unlabeled.
David Richie, like other freshman, does not appear in the book.
1988-89 Kelso Junior Varsity Basketball Team Photo. Jason Schmidt is the fifth player (in the middle).
1988-89 Kelso Sophomore Basketball Team Photo. Jason Schmidt is the seventh player (in the middle).
Jason Schmidt Pitching in a JV Baseball Game.
1988-89 Kelso Junior Varsity Baseball Team Photo. Jason Schmidt is the sixth player in the back row (#14).
Jason Schmidt Sophomore Class Photo.
Former professional baseball pitcher Jason David Schmidt was born January 29, 1973 in Lewiston, Idaho.
The Atlanta Braves selected Jason Schimdt in the 8th round of the 1991 MLB Amateur Draft. Schmidt played for the Atlanta Braves (1995-1996), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1996-2001), the San Francisco Giants (2001-2006), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2007 & 2009). He made his Major League debut in relief on April 28, 1995, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and recorded his first win in his first start, pitching eight scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on September 3, 1995.
In 1996, he started the season in the Braves rotation but was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates (with Ron Wright) for Denny Neagle on August 30, 1996. As a member of the Pirates, Schmidt was the last player on the team to wear number 42, as all of Major League Baseball retired it for Jackie Robinson in 1997. Schmidt won 10, 11, and 13 games in 1997, 1998, and 1999, respectively. Acquired by the Giants in 2001, Schmidt compiled thirteen wins between his time in Pittsburgh and San Francisco. He went on to win thirteen again in 2002 helping the Giants make a World Series appearance, where he started Games 1 and 5, but the Giants lost to the Anaheim Angels. In 2003, he erupted with a 17-5, league leading 2.34 ERA season that placed him second in the Cy Young voting, as the Giants made it to the 2003 NLDS, where Schmidt threw a 2–0 shutout in Game 1 to beat Josh Beckett, but the Giants lost once again in the playoffs.
On June 6, 2006, Schmidt struck out sixteen batters against the Florida Marlins, which tied the Giants franchise record for most strikeouts in a single game. He also holds the record for most strikeouts by a Giants pitcher since the team moved from New York. With the Giants, Schmidt compiled a 78-37 record, holding opposing batters to a combined .221 batting average.
Schmidt signed a three-year with the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to the 2007 season. However, after spending most of 2007 on the disabled list (DL), missing all of 2008, and a good share of 2009, he was placed on the DL list on August 7, ending his season, and with it, his career. Schmidt, a 3-time All-Star selection (2003, 2004 & 2006), was named the 2004 NL TSN Pitcher of the Year.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
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<< <i>Great stuff as always but do you think you made a mistake on the Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams yearbook? You list it as 1991, although I know that Mitch was pitching in the Major Leagues around 1986 or so.......
IMF >>
Thanks for the note. As I noted before, it anyone notices any errors or the like, please feel free to say something.
It is a 1981....but what's a decade anyway.
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 Ryan Drese; in the Junior Class is MTV's Real World cast-member Amaya Brecher; and in the Freshman Class is NFL Offensive Tackle Langston Walker.
The school's Religous Studies teacher Mr. Boris Kastel was a member of the USA Olympic Swimming Team that competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and a member of the USA Olympic Cross Country Skiing Team that competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics.
Also, Tony Vella, the son of former Oakland Raiders offensive tackle John Vella, is in the Junior Class.
Ryan Drese has a Senior Class Photo (page 14); "What is harder then catching a bullet with your teeth?" "HItting a Ryan Drese fastball." (page 18); is likely in the Senior Class Photo (pages 24-25); is listed in the Senior Activitiy Directory and quoted "Happiness comes through baseball and love. My best to everybody." (page 38); working the school's Winter Baseball Clinic and using a whiffle ball and bat to teach bat swinging techniques (page 196); is in the 1993-94 Bishop O'Dowd Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 200); shown seconds after hitting the ball at the end of his swing (page 201); shown at the base batting and quoted about going to the University of California, Berkeley (page 228).
Amaya Brecher has a Junior Class Photo (page 45); "What two juniors enter your living room every Saturday morning?" "Amaya Brecher and Jennifer Braddock both appear on First Cut, a new show on channel 4." (page 50); selling candy to raise money for the fall and spring drama department productions (page 148); playing a singing Townperson in the school fall play "Our Town." (page 182); playing a showgirl in the school spring play "Gypsy." (page 184); and is shown dancing at the Junior Prom (page 189).
Langston Walker has a Freshman Class Photo (page 81); and is in the 1993-94 Bishop O'Dowd Frosh Football Team Photo (page 241).
Mr. Boris Kastel is shown leaning on a podium in a classroom (page 93).
1993-94 Bishop O'Dowd Varsity Baseball Team Photo
1993-94 Bishop O'Dowd Frosh Football Team Photo.
"Townpeople" in the school fall play "Our Town." Amaya Brecher appears to be the first girl in the first row, singing.
Ryan Drese Senior Class Photo.
Amaya Brecher Junior Class Photo.
Langston Walker Freshman Class Photo.
Professional baseball pitcher Ryan Thomas Drese was born April 5, 1976 in San Francisco, California. Drese graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, where he played NCAA college baseball with the California Golden Bears from 1995 to 1998. The Cleveland Indians selected Ryan Drese in the 5th round of the 1998 MLB Amateur Draft, and he made his Major League debut on July 29, 2001. Drese played for the Cleveland Indians (2001-2002), the Texas Rangers (2003-2005), and the Washington Nationals (2005-2006). During his 2002 rookie season, Drese won 10 games (10-9) and was traded (with Einar Diaz) to the Texas Rangers for Travis Hafner and Aaron Myette. Drese was effective for the Rangers as a starter in 2004, winning 14 games. However in 2005, he was placed on waivers after a mid-game, dugout scuffle between Drese and catcher Rod Barajas (apparently sparked by Drese's displeasure regarding pitch selection). Selected off waivers by the Washington Nationals in June 2005, Drese was diagnosed with a partially torn elbow ligament in May 2006, placed on the disabled list, and underwent Tommy John surgery. He signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on August 3, 2007 and was assigned to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Despite a great 2008 spring training performance, he was released in March. After a short stint with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League, Drese was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates in July 2006 and assigned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. He became a free agent at the end of the season and resigned with the Riversharks for the 2009 season. During his 6-year MLB career, Drese pitched in 105 games (96 starts) and carried a 34-39 record with a 5.31 ERA and made 301 stikeouts.
Ryan Thomas Drese Twitter messages (he likes the TV show 24 and NFL player Ochocinco apparently): http://twitter.com/ryandrese
Reality show contestant and television journalist Amaya H. Brecher was born September 17, 1977 in Oakland, California. After graduating from the UCLA School of Theater, Brecher began her relationship with MTV Networks and Bunim-Murray Productions, appearing on MTV's The Real World: Hawaii (1999) and later in two Real World/Road Rules Challenges (Challenge 2000 + Battle of the Sexes on The Real World/Road Rules Challenge, 2003). MTV's The Real World: Hawaii website notes that "her closest friends know her as a sassy, sarcastic and sexual young woman with an appetite." Amaya has also appeared in such publications as Teen People, US, Entertainment Weekly, and TV Guide; has been a guest on various television and radio programs including The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Politically Incorrect, and Love Line; and co-hosted Stargazing and Sign of the Times, two programs on Karma Air, with astrologer Cortney Litwin. Her television career began as a teen investigative reporter for KRON-TV Channel 4 in San Francisco. Brecher made her film acting debut in the 2009 "The Hardest Job in the Business."
Professional football offensive tackle Langston Branden Walker was born September 3, 1979 in Oakland, California. Walker attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he played NCAA college football with the California Golden Bears. The Oakland Raiders selected Langston Walker in the 2nd round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played for the Oakland Raiders (2002-2006) and the Buffalo Bills (2007-2008), before returning to the Oakland Raiders (2009 to Present). During Walker's first stint with the Raiders he played mostly on special teams and was frequently used as a field goal blocker. On November 28, 2004, he blocked a potential game winning field goal against the Denver Broncos. Signing with the Buffalo Bills as an unrestricted free agent on March 2, 2007, Walker served as the Bulls starting right tackle in 2007 and 2008. In 2007, Walker was part of offensive line that allowed only 26 sacks, the fewest allowed by Buffalo since sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982. He also helped pave the way for over 100 yards rushing in 11 of 16 games and a 112.5 yards per game rushing average. Despite being expected to replace Jason Peters at left tackle in 2009, the Bills released Walker after failed attempts to trade him on September 8, and he was resigned by the Oakland Raiders on October 14, 2009. In 2008 Walker hosted the internet series 68 Seconds with Langston Walker.
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Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is Olympic Swimmer/Model Amanda Beard and Musician Dustin Kensrue.
Amanda Beard has a Senior Class Photo (page 100).
Dustin Kensrue has a Senior Class Photo (page 119); and has a child photo of him playing piano with a message from his parents (page 328).
Amanda Beard Senior Class Photo.
Dustin Kensrue Senior Class Photo.
Amanda Beard July 2007 Playboy Cover.
Amanda Beard from FFM Photo Shoot.
Former USA Olympic Team swimmer and Playboy Playmate/FFM Model Amanda Ray Beard was born October 29, 1981 in Newport Beach, California. Amanda Beard participated in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgoa, USA; the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia; the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece; and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Bejing, China, and has won a total of seven Olympic Medals. In 2003, Beard held the world number one ranking of 200 meter breaststrokers. She made her first Olympic appearance at the 1996 Olympics at the age of 14, and became the second-youngest Olympic medalist in American swimming history when she won three medals, 1 gold and 2 silver. She was often photographed clutching her teddy bear, even on the medal stand. At the 2000 Olympics, she won a bronze a medal in the 200 m breaststroke. At the 2004 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, she qualified to participate in four events at the Athens games and broke the world record in the 200m breaststroke. She went on to win the gold medal in the 200 m breaststroke. Beard also won silver in both the 200 m individual medley and the 4x100 m medley relay. In U.S. competition, Beard won the 2001 individual NCAA Division I championship while attending the University of Arizona; and won three 200 meter breaststroke, three 100 meter breaststroke, and two 200 meter individual medley US National titles. In 2003, she became the world champion and American record holder in the 200-meter breaststroke. Amanda Beard's modeling work has included appearances in the men's magazine FFM, the 2006 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, and posing nude for the July 2007 issue of Playboy magazine which she was also the cover girl of.
Musician Dustin Michael Kensrue was born November 18, 1980 in Orange County, California. Kensrue is the frontman, vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the experimental rock quartet Thrice, as well as a solo artist. He has released two solo albums, the first on Equal Vision Records on January 23, 2007, titled Please Come Home. The album opened at 142 on the Billboard 200 with 5,800 copies sold. The follow-up was called This Good Night Is Still Everywhere and featured two original Christmas songs and covers of Christmas carols. Also, Kensrue provided guest vocals (and fellow Thrice member Teppei Teranishi played guitar/provided production) on The Out Circuit's album Pierce The Empire With a Sound.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
I told him to get that racing stuff out of his head because there isn't any money in it
Attending this school at the time and in the Junior Class is future NBA star Josh Childress; in the Sophomore Class is MLB infielder Justin Turner; and in the Freshman Class is actor Marqe Richardson II.
Josh Childress has a Junior Class Photo (page 54); is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#22) (page 99); and is spotlighted dunking the basketball (#22) (page 99)
Justin Turner has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 73); and is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 116);
Marqe Richardson Jr has a Freshman Class Photo (page 81);
1999-00 Mayfair High School Varsity Baseball Team Photo. Justin Turner is the second player in the middle row.
1999-00 Mayfair High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo. Josh Childress is the fifth player in the back row. (The third player is his brother Chris Childress.)
"Junior Josh Childress flying over the defenders."
Josh Childress Junior Class Photo.
Justin Turner Sophomore Class Photo.
Marqe Richardson Jr Freshman Class Photo.
Professional basketball forward/guard Joshua Malik Childress was born June 20, 1983 in Harbor City, California. Childress attended Stanford University where he played NCAA college basketball with the Stanford Cardinal from 2002 to 2004. As a junior in 2004, Childress, an AP First Team All American, led the Cardinals to a Pac-10 Season Championship and a Pac-10 Tournament Champion. He was named the Pac 10 Conference Player of the Year and the Pac-10 Conference Tournament MVP. He then declared for the 2004 NBA Draft and was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round, 6th pick overall, the highest a Stanford player has ever been drafted. During the 2004-05 NBA season, Childress emerged, along with Josh Smith, as one of two promising rookie talents for the Hawks. Childress ranked third among rookies in double-doubles in the 2004-05 season, and was voted to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. On July 23, 2008, Josh Childress accepted and signed an unprecedented 3 year $20 million net income contract with the Euroleague club Olympiacos Piraeus in the Greek A1 League. He had been offered a 5 year $33 million gross income deal by the Atlanta Hawks, but he turned it down because it was significantly less money than Olympiacos offered him. In 2009-10, Childress averaged 15.2 ppg, and helped lead Piraeus to a 2009-10 Greek Basketball Cup Championship. In 2010, Childress was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks by the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a future second-round draft pick and returned to the NBA.
Professional baseball infielder Justin Matthew Turner was born November 23, 1984 in Long Beach, California. The New York Yankees selected Justin Turner in the 29th round of the 2005 MLB Draft, but Turner chose not to sign. The Cincinnati Reds selected Turner in the 7th round of the 2006 MLB Draft, who Turner signed with, receiving a $50,000 signing bonus. On December 9, 2008, during the '08 Winter Meetings, Turner was traded along with utility player Ryan Freel and infielder Brandon Waring to the Baltimore Orioles, in return for catcher Ramon Hernandez. Turner was invited to '10 Orioles spring training as a non-roster invitee, and upon its conclusion, was assigned to AAA Norfolk for the 2009 season. The Orioles purchased Turner's contract on September 8, 2009, and he made his major league debut the next day, pinch hitting for Melvin Mora and ending the game at third base. He finished the season 3-18, having appeared in 12 games, three of them starts (all at third base). Turner was invited to the Orioles 2010 spring training as a member of the 40-man roster, but was demoted to Norfolk at the end of camp. He was recallled on April 12, 2010, when Brian Roberts was placed on the disabled list. On May 21, 2010, the Orioles designated Justin Turner for assignment.
American actor and screenwriter Marque Richardson Jr. was born October 23, 1985 in San Diego, California. In 2007, Richardson graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in Business, Public Policy, Planning & Management on full scholarship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Richardson had a recurring role as a sailor in the TeenNick series Unfabulous (2007), as Campbell in the USA network series The Starter Wife (2008), and starred in the web series My Alibi. He has also made many television guest appearances including; The Bernie Mac Show (2006), 7th Heaven (2006), ER (2008). Lincoln Heights (2008), Chocolate News (2008), and Rules of Engagment (2009). And has appeared in the films; Flossin' (2001), Superhero Movie (2008), Crossing Over (2009), and Detention (2010).
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 Philadelphia Phillies star Greg Dobbs, and NFL fullback Terrelle Smith; in the Junior Class is actress Elisabeth Harnois.
Greg Dobbs is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 84); is shown caught stealing a base (page 85); is in the Associated Student Body Club Photo (page 130); and is in the Senior Class Officers Group Photo as Vice-President (page 178).
Terrelle Smith is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (#2) (page 53); is quoted about his winning run in a game against the nationally ranked Fontana (page 53); and has a Senior Class Photo (page 199).
Elisabeth Harnois has a Junior Class Photo (page 208).
1995-96 Canyon Springs Varsity Baseball Team Photo. Greg Dobbs is the fifth player in the second row.
"On the front end of a double steal, senior shortstop Greg Dobbs is called out at in the second-inning in a home game. The Cougars' blew a 4-1 lead in the fifth inning to lose 7-6 to Ramona."
1995-96 Canyon Springs Varsity Football Team Photo. Terrelle Smith is the fourth player in the back row (#2).
1995-96 Canyon Springs Associated Student Body Club Photo. Greg Dobbs is the second to last person in the back row.
Senior Class Officers Group Photo. Greg Dobbs, the Senior Class Vice-Present, is the last person in the back row.
Terrelle Smith Senior Class Photo.
Elisabeth Harnois Junior Class Photo.
Professional baseball utility player Gregory Stuart Dobbs was born July 2, 1978, in Los Angeles, California. Dobbs graduated from Canyon Springs High School (CA) High School in 1996, and was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 52nd round of the 1996 MLB Draft, but opted to attend Riverside (CA) Community College instead. After transferring to the University of Oklahoma, he was drafted in the 10th round of the 1999 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros, but opted to stay in school. As a senior in 2001, Dobbs led the Sooners with a .438 average, 104 hits, 25 doubles, 62 RBIs and 12 steals, and graduated with a degree in sociology. Dobbs was signed by the Seattle Mariners as an amateur free agent on May 28, 2001, and made his Major League debut on September 8, 2004. Dobbs played with the Mariners in 2004 and 2005. He was placed on waivers by Seattle on January 15, 2007, and quickly claimed by Phillies general manager Pat Gillick, who had previously drafted Dobbs while the GM of the Mariners. Dobbs was extremely productive his first two seasons in Philadelphia, batting a combined .284 with 19 home runs and 95 RBIs in 550 at-bats, and became a fan-favorite. He also was a tremendous pinch-hitter. Over 2007 and 2008, Dobbs led the majors in pinch-hit RBIs. In 2007, he led with 18 pinch-hit RBIs, and in 2008, his 22 pinch hits, set a Phillies single-season team record. Dobbs batted .500 (7-for-14) during the '08 Phillies postseason run, helping the team make it to and win the 2008 World Series, where he started Game 2 as a designated hitter. Released by the Phillies in October 2010, Dodds was the last bench player remaining from the Phillies’ 2008 World Series championship team. “Dobber has been a very, very productive player for us over the last several years,” Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. said. “He helped us win a World Series and he helped us get back to the World Series and it’s hard. That role is not an easy role and it’s a bit of a rollercoaster ride. I’ve lived it myself, so I have some empathy about how difficult that job is.”
Former professional football fullback Terrelle Vernon Smith was born March 12, 1978 in West Covina, California. Smith attended Arizona State University where he played NCAA college with the ASU Sun Devil's from 1997 to 1999. With the Sun Devils, Smith was moved from the linebacker to the fullback position, and served as a blocking back for future NFL running back J.R. Redmond. Smith had twenty-two carries for 129 yards (5.7 yards-per-carry average) with one touchdown, and added eleven receptions for 95 yards. The New Orleans Saints selected Terrelle Smith in the 4th round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played for the New Orleans Saints (2000-2003), the Cleveland Browns (2004-2006), the Arizona Cardinals (2007-2008), and the Detroit Lions (2009). Smith made his professional debut in 2002 with the New Orleans Saints, playing in 14 games and recording 29 carries and 12 receptions for 195 total yards. In April of 2008, Smith's mother, Sheryll, had a premonition that Smith, then with the Arizona Cardinals, would either play in the Pro Bowl or the Super Bowl that season. While at the time, neither option seemed likely, the Cardinals won the 2008 AFC Championship game and appeared in Super Bowl XLII. Sheryll Smith, however passed away on December 10, 2008, of cancer, and did not get to see it.
American actress Elisabeth Rose Harnois (last name pronounced Harn-WAH) was born May 26, 1979. Harnois, who graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in film studies in 2001, appeared in two films at the age of 5 - Where are the Children? and One Magic Christmas. She then did commercials and modeling until landing the lead role of Alice in the 1991 to 1995 Disney Channel series Adventures in Wonderland. Since then, Harnois has become a popular film and television program regular. She had recurring roles as "Sarah Livinston" on the soap opera All My Children (2000-2001), as "Christina Nickson" in 2005 FOX series Point Pleasant, as "Shelley Simon" on One Tree Hill (2006-2007), and as "Dr. Serena Warren" on Miami Medical (2010). Some of her television guest appearances include; The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1993), Boy Meets World (1995), Charmed (2000), Criminal Minds (2005), CSI Miami (2006), Cold Case (2007), Without a Trace (2008), 90210 (2008-2009), and many others. Some of the other films Harnois has appeared in include Facade (1999), Strangers with Candy (2005), Pretty Persuasion (2005), Chaos Theory (2007), Ten Inch Hero (2007), Keith (2008), and A Single Man (2009). Harnois also appears in the up-coming films Mars Needs Moms! (2011) and Riddle (2011).
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time in the Junior Class is indoor volleyball Olympic silver medalist Tayyiba Haneef, and in the Sophomore Class is fan-favorite actress Bre Blair.
In 1996, Haneef she led Laguna Hills to the DII title and was named the California Athlete of the Year and was the Pacific Coast MVP.
Tayyiba Haneef has a Junior Class Photo (page 39); is in the Varsity Girls Volleyball Team Photo (page 158), is shown setting on the bench watching the volleyball game (page 159); is shown tipping the volleyball over the net (page 159); is in the Varsity Girls Basketball Team Photo (page 168); and is in the Varsity Girls Track Team Photo (page 186).
Bre Blair has a Sophomore Class Photo (as Sarah Blair) (page 53); is in the Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Team Photo (page 167); is shown sprinting on the Track Team (page 186); and is in the Spirit Club Group Photo (page 209).
1995-96 Laguna Hills HS Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Team Photo.
1995-96 Laguna Hills HS Varsity Girls Volleyball Team Photo.
"Towering 6' 6" Tayyiba Haneef tips the ball over the net with ease. Even though Tayyiba had the ball, the rest of the team was ready for action if necessary. Teamwork helped the Hawks to succeed and gain their many victories."
1995-96 Laguna Hills HS Varsity Girls Basketball Team Photo.
1995-96 Laguna Hills HS Varsity Girls Track Team Photo.
"Racing towards the finish line Varsity Lady Hawk sprinters Megan Griffith, Bernadette Corona, Bre Blair, and Sarah Andrews dominate their heat leaving San Clemente opponents behind. Their teamwork will always lead to a victory."
Tayyiba Haneef Junior Class Photo.
Bre Blair Sophomore Class Photo.
Canadain Actress Bre Blair was born as Sarah Brianne April 29, 1980. Blair made her acting debut as a child in the 1992 TV miniseries "Intruders," and is well-known for her role "Stacey McGill" in the popular 1995 movie The Baby-Sitters Club, her recurring role as "Lisa B." in What About Brian (2006), and as the cast member "Joss Grey Morgan" on the fourth season of The Unit (2008-2009). Blair has co-starred in several films including Cherry Falls (2000), Stripped Down (2006), Ball Don't Lie (2008), Em (2008), and Small Town Saturday Night (2010). She has also made many television guest appearances including; Judging Amy (2003), The Tracy Morgan Show (2004), Charmed (2004), CSI Crime Scene Investigation (2005), Monk (2005), Cold Case (2005), Psych (2006), The O.C. (2006), Ghost Whisperer (2006), Criminal Minds (2006), October Road (2006), Grey's Anatomy (2008), and Brothers & Sistes (2010), Castle (2010), among others.
Professional and former Olympic female indoor vollyball player Tayyiba Mumtaz Haneef-Park was born March 23, 1979 in Laguna HIlls, California. Haneef-Park attended California State University, Long Beach, where she was a 3-time All-America high jumper, and a 3-time All-Big West first-team selection on the indoor vollyball team. As a senior in 2001, she posted a hitting percentage of 0.406, averaged 2.31 digs and 0.73 blocks, and led LBSU in kills per game (5.03). Haneef-Park competed as a high jumper at the 2000 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, finishing 10th with a jump of 5-10 ¾. As a member of the US National Team from 2006 to 2008, she finished fourth in the 2006 Pan American Cup, won a Bronze Medal at the 2007 FIVB World Cup, a Silver Medal at the 2007 NORCECA Championship; a Bronze Medal at the 2007 Pan American Games and a Silver Medal at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. She currently plays for Igtisadchi Baku, a women's volleyball club in Azerbaijan. At 6 ft. 7 in, (2.01 m.), Haneef-Park appears on the list of "Tallest Women in the World." Tayyiba Haneef-Park was inducted into the 49er Athletic Hall of Fame at Long Beach State on November 19, 2008.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
2004 Aliquippa Senior High School Yearbook (Aliquippa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania), titled "Quippian."
Attending this school at the time and in the Senior Class is future NFL Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis, (who co-designed the yearbook cover). In 2004, Revis led his school to WPIAL & State PIAA Championships in both football and basketball.
Darrelle Revis has a Senior Class Photo (page 14); receiving some school awards (page 2); was voted Senior Most Athletic Male (page 8); was voted Senior Most Popular Male (page 9); is likely in the Senior Class Photo (page 15); is shown playing basketball on the sport section cover (#13); is shown after winning the WPIAL Basketball Championship with team on the sport section cover (#13); running for a touchdown (#2) (page 70); is in the 2003-04 Aliquippa Varsity Football Team Photo (page 71); running with the football in the championship game (#2) (page 72); having the back of his head patted by a teammate in the championship game (#2) (page 72); receiving a team plaque from their WPIAL and State PIAA Football Championship (#2) (page 73); with teammates showing off their championship medals (#2) (page 73); dunking a basketball (page 76); is in the 2003-04 Aliquippa Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#13) (page 77); waiting on the jump ball (page 77); playing in the WPIAL Basketball Championship (#13) (page 78); jumping for the ball in the WPIAL Basketball Championship (#13) (page 78); is in the 2003-04 Aliquippa Track Team Photo and is mentioned winning a 4 x relay (page 85); making a jump basketball shot (page 87); and is likely in the WPIAL and State PIAA Football Championship photo (page ??). It is also possible, and likely, that he appears in other photos. There is no student index and these I can confirm.
Darrelle Revis Senior Class Photo.
Receiving some school awards. Darrelle Revis is the top left student.
Darrelle Revis, Most Athletic Male.
2003-04 Aliquippa High School Varsity WPIAL and State PIAA Football Championship Team.
Darrelle Revis, making a jump shot.
Professional football cornerback Darrelle Shavar Revis was born July 14, 1985 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Revis attended the University of Pittsburgh where he played NCAA college football with the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2004 to 2006. Revis' final year at Pitt, his 2006 junior campaign, was where he established himself on the national stage, and was a candidate for Jim Thorpe Award and Bronko Nagurski Trophy at the end of the season. Revis recorded interceptions against the University of Virginia and Cincinnati, which were both taken back for touchdowns. During the 2006 game against rival West Virginia, Revis made a dynamic, 73-yard punt return, while breaking several tackles, and finally scoring. The key block, by Pitt wide receiver Derek Kinder, took out two Mountaineers. The play was nominated for "Best Play" at the 2007 ESPY Awards and was voted the best College Football Play of the Year. Revis was a Sporting News First team Freshman All-American in 2004, and earned First-team All-Big East honors in 2005 and 2006. The New York Jets selected Darrelle Revis in the 1st round (14th pick overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft. In his short time in the NFL, Revis has established himself as an elite shoutdown cornerback. In 2009, Revis led the Jets defensive that only let up 8 touchdowns the entire season and brought the Jets to the AFC Championship game. Revis is a 2-time Pro Bowl selection (2008 & 2009); a 2009 First-team All-Pro selection and the 2009 AFC Defensive Player of the Year.
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 in the Senior Class is 2004 Olympic Hurdler Gold Medalist Joanne Dove Hayes; in the Junior Class is future UCS star and NFL 1st round draft pick Chris Claiborne; in the Sophomore Class is NFL player Sam Brandon; and in the Freshman Class is MLB player Danny Garcia.
Senior Joanne Hayes won both the 100 meter hurdles (setting the meet record) and 300 meter hurdles at the CIF California State Meet in 1995 and was named the national Girl's "High School Athlete of the Year" by Track and Field News.
Chris Claiborne helped lead the Varsity Basketball Team to a 27-4 record, and the Varsity Football Team an 8-3-2 record.
Joanne Dove Hayes is shown being walked onto the football field by her father as a homecoming queen canidate (page 11); is the Senior Homecoming Queen & Escorts Group Photo (page 12); is the Homecoming Queen & Freshman Sponsors Group Photo (page 13); forcing a mouthful of bananas down her throat (page 20); shown in the classic track running set postion (page 96); is in the Friday Night Live Club Photo (page 125); is in the Black Student Union Club Photo (page 142); discussing the BSUTalent Show during lunch (page 143); has a Senior Class Photo (page 158); is shown filing out an application to UCLA (page 164); and voted "Most Likely to Appear in Olympics" (page 175)...great prediction!
Chris Claiborne is the Junior Homecoming Queen & Escorts Group Photo (page 12); is in the 1994-95 John W. North Varsity Football Team Photo (#33) (page 78); is noted having received All Country First Team and All Ivy First Team football honors (page 79); playing basketball and making a lay-up (page 86); is in the 1994-95 John W. North Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 86); is in the Black Student Union Club Photo (page 142); and has a Junior Class Photo (page 180).
Sam Brandon is in the 1994-95 John W. North Varsity Football Team Photo (page 78); is in the 1994-95 John W. North Junior Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 87); is in the Friday Night Live Club Photo (page 125); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 188).
Danny Garcia is in the 1994-95 John W. North Freshman Football Team Photo (page 97); is in the 1994-95 John W. North Junior Varsity Soccer Team Photo (page 93); is in the 1995 John W. North Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page 98); is in the Friday Night Live Club Photo (page 125); and has a Freshman Class Photo (page 204).
1994-95 John W. North Varsity Football Team Photo.
Close-up on 1994-95 John W. North Varsity Football Team back row. Chris Claiborne is the player fourth from the end (#33), Sam Brandon is the player on the end.
"Looking like pro, junior Chris Claiborne attempts a lay-up against Fontana. In this high velocity game, a 68-65 Husky loss, Clairborne proved to be a force to be reckoned with."
"Elegantly walking across the football field, senior Joanne Hayes gently slips her arm through her father's. The (Homecoming) queen canidates looked forward with anticipation to game night, because the annoucement meant their wait would finally be over."
"Runners, take your marks...Set...Focusing on her goal, the finish line of the 100 meter hurdles, senior Joanne Hayes prepares to explode out the blocks. A powerful start often determined the outcome of the race, and Hayes planned to go out with a bang. "Track is a sport; everything else is just game," she pledged."
Joanne Hayes Senior Class Photo.
Chris Claiborne Junior Class Photo.
"Receiving assistance from Counselor Anderson, senior Joanne Hayes does her best to spell everything correctly and say the right things on her UCLA application. Hayes knew that a good first impression could be vital, and she worked hard to impress recruiters." (Apparently, her hard work panned out, as Hayes was accepted.)
Voted "Most likely to appear in the Olympics."
Sam Brandon Sophomore Class Photo.
Danny Garcia Freshman Class Photo.
American hurdler Joanna Dove Hayes was born December 23, 1976 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is the daughter of Los Angeles homeless advocate Ted Hayes. Hayes attended UCLA where she was a champion 100- and 400-meter hurdler. She originally specialized in the 400 metres hurdles. She which she won the silver medal at the 1999 Summer Universiade in a career best time of 54.57 seconds, and the gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games. She had competed at the 1999 World Championships and 2003 World Championships without reaching the final, and failed to qualify for the 2000 Olympics. From 2004 to 2008, Hayes competed internationally in the 100 metres hurdles. She finished 4th at the 2004 World Indoor Championships, won the 2004 Olympic gold medal, and won the 2004 World Athletics Final. She won the Olympic Gold Medal with a career best time, and then Olympic Record, of 12.37 seconds, and became only the second American woman ever to win the gold medal in the 100-meter high hurdles. At the 2005 World Championships, she reached the final race, but stumbled in the hurdles and failed to finish. She finished 3rd at the 2005 World Athletics Final, but after that, mediocre seasons followed with 12.76 (2006), 13.28 (2007) and 12.63 seconds (2008) as her season's best times. She failed to qualify for the 2008 Olympics. Watching from the sidelines at the 2008 Olympics, Haynes notes, "I wasn't sure how I was going to feel after the 100 hurdles final today still wishing that I was there. But, I love this race whether I am in it or not and have come to terms with the facts." She currently serves as a track and field coach at Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, California.
Former professional football linebacker Christopher Ashone Claiborne was born July 26, 1978 in San Diego, California. The 1995 Glenn Davis Award-winner, Clairborne attended the University of Southern California where he played NCAA college football with the USC Trojans from 1995 to 1998. As a Senior Clairborne received the Dick Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top collegiate linebacker. The first and only Trojan to receive the honor. The Detroit Lions selected Chris Claiborne in the 1st round, 9th pick overall, in the 1999 NFL Draft. Claiborne played for the Detroit Lions (1999-2002), the Minnesota Vikings (2003-2004), the St. Louis Rams (2005), and the New York Giants (2006). During his '99 rookie season, Claiborne started 13 of 15 games, was voted rookie of the year by his teammates, and was named first-team All-Rookie by three national publications. Claiborne made 125 tackles in 2000, 167 tackles in 2001 and 145 tackles in 2002. With the Vikings in 2003, he proved his wide range of playmaking abilities with marks in sacks, tackles-for-loss, fumble recoveries, forced fumbles, passes defensed, quarterback hurries and interceptions in his first season as a Viking. However, his production dropped his last few professional seasons when he tried to play through a variety of injuries. Claiborne was signed by the Jacksonville Jaugars in the 2007 off-season, but was released by the season started. Since retiring as a player, Claiborne has founded a charity called University 55, which promotes youth health, fitness and education.
Former professional football safety Samuel Terrill Brandon was born July 5, 1979 in Toledo, Ohio. Brandon attended the University of Nevadam Las Vegas, where he played NCAA college football with the UNLV Rebels from 1998 to 2001. In 2000, Brandon led the Rebels in the regular season with 82 total tackles, was named the team's Defensive MVP, and an All-MWC honorable mention selection. The Denver Broncos selected Sam Brandon in the 4th round of the 2002 NFL Draft. Brandon played with the Denver Broncos from 2002 to 2006. Brandon was suspended for the first two games of the 2006 season for violating the league's conduct policy. The suspension stemed from a June 2004 and July 2005 domestic violence arrest. Misdemeanor charges stemming from the earlier incident were dismissed. He suffered a torn ACL during the team's 2006 Week 9 game and was released by the Broncos in July 2007 after he failed a physical.
Former professional baseball second baseman Daniel Joseph Garcia was born April 12, 1980 in Riverside, California. The New York Mets selected Danny Garcia in the 5th round of the 2001 MBL Draft, and he made his Major League debut on September 2, 2003, and singled in his first at-bat. Garcia played with the New York Mets in 2003 and 2004. He hit .214 in 19 games for the Mets in 2003, and after spending the first few weeks of the 2004 season at Triple-A Norfolk, was recalled to the Mets and hit .252 in 52 appearances. Garcia was released by the Mets before the 2005 season, and signed with the Cleveland Indians. He tore the labrum in his right shoulder during spring training that year, only playing in two regular season games with Triple-A Buffalo before he had to have an operation and missed the remainder of the season. Released again, he signed with the New York Yankees, and played all of last year for their Columbus Triple-A team, hitting .242 in 123 games, with 3 home runs, and 39 RBI. In 2007, he played for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League, hitting .273 and stole 39 bases which led the league. Garica's name and uniform number (6) grace the parapets at the Coney Island ball yard to honor his feat of becoming the first Brooklyn Cyclone to reach the major leagues.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time in the Junior Class is future MLB player Frankie George and NFL Pro Bowl'er Monte Jackson, and in the Freshman Class is Monte's younger brother and fellow NFL player Terry Jackson.
Frankie George has a Junior Class Photo (page 57); is in the 1969-70 St. Augustine High School Varsity Football Team Photo (pages 102-103); and is in the 1969-70 St. Augustine High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#40) (page 116).
Monte Jackson has a Junior Class Photo (page 59); and is in the 1969-70 St. Augustine High School Varsity Football Team Photo (pages 102-103);
Terry Jackson has a Freshman Class Photo (page 87); is in the 1969-70 St. Augustine High School Freshman Football Team Photo (page 114); and is in the 1969-70 St. Augustine High School Freshman Basketball Team Photo (page 127).
1969-70 St. Augustine High School Varsity Football Team Photo. Monte Jackson is the first player, or second person, in the third row back (#81). Frankie George is the third player, or fourth person, in the third row back (#70?).
1969-70 St. Augustine High School Freshman Football Team Photo. Terry Jackson is the third player in the back row.
1969-70 St. Augustine High School Freshman Basketball Team Photo. Terry Jackson is the third player in the front row.
Frankie George Junior Class Photo.
Monte Jackson Junior Class Photo.
Terry Jackson Freshman Class Photo.
Former professional baseball player Frankie George was born June 16, 1953 in San Diego, California. The California Angeles selected Frankie George in the 7th round of the 1971 MLB Amateur Draft. George played in the MLB minor leagues from 1971 to 1980, spending most of 1974 to 1979 in Triple-A, but never reached the Majors.
Former professional football cornerback Monte Jackson was born July 14, 1953 in Sherman, Texas. Jackson attended San Diego State University where he played NCAA college football with the SDSU Aztecs in 1973 and 1974, earning all-conference and all-coast team selections. After his senior season, Jackson was invited and played in the East-West Shrine Game, the Senior Bowl and the Blue-Grey Game. The Los Angeles Rams selected Monte Jackson in the 2nd round, 28th pick overall, in the 1975 NFL Draft. Montre played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1975 to 1977 and 1983, and the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders from 1978 to 1982. During his '75 rookie season, Jackson played in 14 games with 9 starts, made two interceptions, and scored on a touchdown on special teams, earning a spot on the 1975 NFL All-Rookie Team. In 1976, Jackson led the NFL with 10 interceptions, and returning 3 for touchdowns, which also led the league. Jackson was a 2-time All-Pro, and a 2-time Pro Bowl selection. In Oakland, Jackson was a starter during 1978 and found himself a reserve player from 1979 to 1982. He was a member of the Raiders' team that won the 1980 NFL National League Championship and then beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XV. Before the 1983 season, the Los Angeles Rams traded Jackson to the Los Angeles Raiders for defensive back Pat Thomas and a draft choice. During his 9-year NFL career, Jackson played in 112 games with 75 starts, and made 113 tackles, 23 interceptions, and 4 fumble recoveries. In 1991, Monte Jackson was inducted into the SDSU Aztec Athletics Hall of Fame.
Former professional football defensive back Terence Leon Jackson was born December 9, 1955 in Sherman, Texas. Jackson, followed his brother Monte Jackson, and attended San Diego State University where he played NCAA college football with the SDSU Aztecs from 1975 to 1977. The New York Giants selected Terry Jackson in the 5th round of the 1978 NFL Draft. Jackson played for the New York Giants from 1978 to 1983 and the Seattle Seahawks in 1984 and 1985. In his first NFL play, September 2, 1978, Jackson ran back and interception 32 yards for a touchdown. During his 8-year NFL career, Jackson played in 107 games with 74 starts, and made 5 sacks, 7 fumble recoveries (returning 1 for a touchdown), and 28 interceptions (returning 3 of them for touchdowns).
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 MLB All-Star Marcus Giles.
Playboy's Playmate of the Month for February 1998, Julia Schultz, graduated from Granite Hills in 1997, but I could not find her.
Marcus Giles is shown performing in the guy cheerleading performance at Homecoming (page 13); has a Senior Class Photo (page 60); voted Most Athletic Male (page 75); is listed in the Senior Write-Up (page 87); has a Varsity Football Team Portrait (page 182); has a Varsity Baseball Team Portrait (page 246); is quoted about the coaching staff (page 246); and is shown hitting a homerun during a game (pages 246-247).
Marcus Giles Senior Class Photo.
Marcus Giles Varsity Baseball Team Portrait.
"Marcus Giles works the pitcher to a full count. The, with the pressure on, a pitch is thrown and Marcus nails the ball out of the park."
Marcus Giles Varsity Football Team Portrait.
Former professional baseball second baseman Marcus William Giles was born May 18, 1978 in San Diego, California. The Atlanta Braves selected Marcus Giles in the 53rd round of the 1996 MLB Amateur Draft, and he played for the Atlanta Braves from 2001 to 2006 and the San Diego Padres in 2007. Giles made his Major League debut on April 17, 2001, and despite having success during his opportunities in the Majors, he spent 2001 and 2002 shuttling between Atlanta and their Triple-A affiliate the Richmond Braves. In 2003, Giles was given the Atlanta Braves starting job for good, and proceeded to put up such impressive numbers that he was selected to play in the 2003 All-Star Game. In 2005, Giles doubled 45 times (second most in the National League), scored a career high 104 runs, and was 16 for 19 in the stolen base department. With the departure of shortstop Rafael Furcal in late 2005, the Braves moved Giles to the lead-off position in the lineup for the 2006 season, and in a cost-cutting measure, and due to a decline of production, the Braves non-tendered Giles on December 12, 2006 making him a free agent. He signed a one-year deal with the Padres before the 2007 season, but didn't live up to expectations and was waived on October 26, 2007.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time and in the Junior Class are actors Jeff Perry and Gary Sinise; and in the Freshman Class is NFL Pro Bowl'er Turch Ilkin.
Jeff Perry is shown performating in the school play "Tartuffe" with Gar Sinise (page 34); in the Madrigals Choral Group Photo (the school premiere choral group) (page 132); and has a Junior Class Photo (page 189).
Gary Sinise is plaing the lead role the school play "Tartuffe" with Jeff Perry (page 34); and has a Junior Class Photo (page 164).
Turch Ilkin has a Freshman Class Photo (page 164). (He is listed in the directory as Tunch Ilkin and his photo is labeled as Tom Ilkin).
"Coming out of hiding, Orgon, played by junior Jeff Perry, looks on in indignation as his wife, Elmire, portrayed by senior Derin Altay, exposes the evil intentions of their houseguest Tartuffe, junior Gary Sinise, to seduce her."
Madrigals Choral Group Photo. Jeff Perry is the student in the center with the glasses.
Jeff Perry Junior Class Photo.
Gary Sinise Junior Class Photo.
Turch Ilkin Freshman Class Photo.
American actor Jeff Perry was born August 16, 1955 in Highland Park, Illinois. He is one of the original co-founders of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. Perry and schoolmates Gary Sinise and Terry Kinney started the company in a city church basement. It has since grown into a notable national theater company that includes John Malkovich, John Mahoney, Joan Allen, Gary Cole, Ethan Hawke, and most recently William Petersen. Perry remains an Executive Artistic Director along with co-founders Kinney & Sinise. Some of his film credits include The Grifters (1990), Hard Promises (1991), Wild Things (1998), and The Human Stain (2003). He has had several recurring television roles, including Richard Katimski on My So-Called Life (1995), Gilbert Weeks on Chicago Hope (1995), Inspector Harvey Leek on Nash Bridges (2001), Thatcher Grey (Meredith Grey's father) on Grey's Anatomy (2006-2009), and Terrance Steadman in Prison Break (2007). Perry's television guest appearances include The West Wing (1999), Frasier (2002), ER (2003), NYPD Blue (2003),The Practice (2003), Lost (2005), Cold Case (2006), American Dad! (2007), Raines (2007), and Saving Grace (2009). He has also been in multiple stage productions, including Time of your Life (in San Francisco and Seattle), Grapes of Wrath (Broadway and London), and The Caretaker (Broadway).
American actor Gary Alan Sinise born March 17, 1955 in Blue Island, Illinois. Sinise and two friends, Terry Kinney and Jeff Perry, founded the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1974. Since its founding, Steppenwolf has showcased the talents of such notable actors as Joan Allen,Gary Cole, Ethan Hawke, and most recently William Petersen. Sinise remains an Executive Artistic Director along with co-founders Kinney & Sinise. In 1982, Sinise's career took off when he directed and starred in Steppenwolf's production of True West. In 1983, he earned an Obie Award for his direction and a year later appeared with John Malkovich in the PBS' American Playhouse production of the play. In 1988, Sinise directed Miles from Home, a movie starring Richard Gere. As an actor, Sinise has appeared in many films including: Forrest Gump, Of Mice and Men (which he directed), Green Mile, Apollo 13, Reindeer Games, Snake Eyes, Ransom, Mission to Mars, The Stand and Impostor. Since has won awards and honors including; a 1995 Golden Globe and a 1995 Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance of Harry S. Truman in Truman; a 1995 Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance in Apollo 13; and a 1997 Screen Actors Guild Award and a 1997 Primetime Emmy Award for his portayal of the title role in the tv mini-series George C. Wallace. In 2004, he began his first regular television series, in the crime drama CSI: New York, in which he plays Detective Mac Taylor. He has been credited as a producer of the series from season 2 onwards. He narrated Army and Army Reserve Army Strong recruitment ads in late 2008, narrates the online virtual tour for the Ronald Reagan Presidential library, and was awarded the Presidential Citizen Medal by George W. Bush for work he did supporting the U.S Military and humanitarian work supporting Iraqi children. Sinise serves as the National Spokesperson for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, and spends much of his time raising awareness for the Memorial and other veterans' service organizations.
Former professional football offensive tackle and current sports commentator Tunch Ilkin was was born Tunç Ali Ýlkin in September 23, 1957 in Istanbul, Turkey. Ilkin attended Indiana State University where he played NCAA college football with the Indiana State Sycamores. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Turch Ilkin in the 6th round of the 1980 NFL Draft. Ilkin played for the Steelers from 1980 to 1992, and finished his career with the Green Bay Packers in 1993. Tunch Ilkin allowed just 2.5 sacks in a 3 season span from 1986 to 1988. He was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection (1988 & 1989) and a 3-time Steelers team captain. Ilkin also served as vice president of the NFL Players Association from 1989 to 1994 and was instrumental in the landmark negotiations between labor and management. In 1982, Ilkin was selected to the Pittsburgh Steelers 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, and in 2007, he was selected to the Pittsburgh Steelers 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. Following his playing career, Ilkin began appearing as a commentator and sports reporter on sports broadcasts in the Pittsburgh market, and currently serves as a television and radio analyst for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time are several future professional basketball players including Hassan Adams (New Jersey Nets 2006 2nd Round Draft Pick), Trevor Ariza (New York Knicks 2004 NBA Draft 2nd Round Draft Pick), Brandon Bowman (Georgetown University star) and Brandon Heath (San Diego State Aztecs all-time leader in points, field goals, three-point shots, steals and more).
With all four players on it's team, the 2000-01 Westchester High School Varsity Basketball Team won the 4-A City Championship. As a senior in 2002, Brandon Bowman averaged 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists and helped his team to a 32–2 record, to the California State Division I-A Championship, and a USA Today No. 1 ranking. Hassan Adams, also a senior in 2002, averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds and was named California's Mr. Basketball, a title given to the best high school boys basketball player in the state of California. In 2003, Trevor Ariza was named Mr. Basketball
Hassan Adams has a Junior Class Photo (page 146); is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#22) (page 119); is shown looking serious in a game (page 119); dunking the ball against Venice (page 120); and playing in the city championship game (page 143).
Trevor Ariza is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#4) (page 119); is shown fighting for the rebound (#4) (page 120); and after making a no-look pass (page 121); and making a shot in the city championship game (page 143).
Brandon Bowman has a Junior Class Photo (page 146); is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#31) (page 119); and is show making a jump shot in a varsity game (#31) (page 119); and making a shot in the city championship game (page 143).
Brandon Heath has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 157); and is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#1) (page 119).
There are also a few other photos, like photo of the varsity basketball bench and one showing the team doing a group high five the noted students are also likely in.
2000-01 Westchester High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo.
Brandon Bowman Playing Varsity Basketball.
Trevor Ariza fighting for the rebound.
Trevor Ariza making a shot.
Brandon Heath Dunking the Basketball.
Hassan Adams Junior Class Photo.
Brandon Bowman Junior Class Photo.
Brandon Heath Sophomore Class Photo.
Professional basketball player Hassan Olawale Adams was born June 20, 1984 in Inglewood, California. Adams attended the University of Arizona where he played NCAA college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats. The New Jersey Nets selected Hassan Adams in the 2nd round of the 2006 NBA Draft. Adams played with the Nets in 2006-07 appearing in 61 games, including eight starts, scoring his first points on November 24, 2006, and averaging 2.9 points and 1.3 rebounds. He also appeared in six postseason contests during the 2007 NBA Playoffs totaling two points in nine minutes. Waived by the Nets in the offseason, Adams played three 2007 preseason games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, averaging 2.7 ppg, 0.7 rpg and 0.3 apg in 6.3 mpg. On October 27, 2007, the Cavs waived Adams, and in July 2008, he signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Raptors after attending the team's free-agent camp. Adams appeared in 12 games with Toronto in 2008-09, averaging 0.9 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.1 assists in 4.3 minutes per game. On January 7, 2009, Adams was traded along with cash considerations for a future conditional second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was quickly waived by the Clippers, and signed with the Novi Sadm Serbia basketball club, the KK Vojvodina, shortly after.
Professional basketball player Trevor Anthony Ariza was born June 30, 1985 in Miami, Florida. Ariza attended UCLA where he played NCAA college basketball with the UCLA ??? in 2003-04, and declared himself for the NBA Draft. The New York Knicks selected Trevor Ariza in the 2nd round of the 2004 NBA Draft. Ariza has played for the New York Knicks (2004-2006), the Orlando Magic (2006-2007), the Los Angeles Lakers (2007-2009), the Houston Rockets (2009-2010), and is currently with the New Orleans Comets (2010 to Present). Ariza started his '04 rookie season coming off the bench, and at 19 became the second youngest rookie in Knicks history to play in 80 games. In November 2007 Ariza was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Brian Cook and Maurice Evans. He fractured a bone in his right foot in January 2008, but made his return in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in late May, scoring a basket within his first minute of play, and gained the nickname "Cobra", in reference to a comment by Phil Jackson about his quickness and ability to strike on defense. Ariza was a key member of the 2009 Los Angeles Lakers Championship, the 15th NBA title for the team. In the 2009 playoffs, Ariza scored a playoff career-high 21 points in Game 1 of the first round against Utah Jazz. In the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Ariza stole an inbound pass from Chauncey Billups in Game 1 to help Lakers beat the Nuggets. In Game 3, the Lakers led by two points with 37.1 seconds remaining when Ariza stole Kenyon Martin's pass to Carmelo Anthony near midcourt to help Lakers take a 2-1 lead. The Lakers eventually won the series 4–2, sending them to the NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic. In Game 4 of the Finals, Ariza who was 0-for-6 in the first half, scored 13 in the third quarter to help the Lakers win in overtime and finished the game with nine rebounds and three 3-pointers. The Lakers went on to win their 15th NBA title in five games, 4-1. Ariza averaged a career-high 11.3 points and 4.2 rebounds and shot 50% from three-point range in the playoffs. On July 3, 2009, Ariza reached an agreement with the Houston Rockets reportedly worth $33 million over five years. Ariza made a career-high 6 triples, in a 127-99 win, on February 17, 2010, against the Milwaukee Bucks, where he scored 22 points. On April 14th, in the Rockets' final game of the season, Ariza recorded his first career triple-double, tallying 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. On August 11, 2010, Trevor Ariza was traded to the New Orleans Hornets as part of a four-team five-player trade.
Professional basketball small forward Brandon Kyle Bowman was born October 15, 1984, in Beverly Hills, California. Following high school, Brandon Bowman played with the 2002 USA National Team at the International Albert Schweitzer Youth Basketball Tournament in Mannheim, Germany. Bowman attended Georgetown University where he played NCAA college basketball with the Georgetown Hoyas from 2002-03 to 2005-06, wearing jersey number 1. As a junior in 2004-05, he led the Aztecs in leading scoring (15.1 ppg) and was second in rebounding (6.1 rpg). After declaring for the 2005 NBA draft, he withdrew his name from the candidates' list. He went back to Georgetown, and closed his collegiate career with 11 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, distinguishing himself particularly during the Hoyas' upset over the then undefeated #1 Duke Blue Devils, in which he scored 23 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. He declared himself again for the 2006 NBA Draft but was not selected. Bowman was drafted with 11th overall pick in 2006 by the Bakersfield Jam, an NBA Development League team, in the 2006 D-League Draft. He played for the Jam in 2006-07 and 2007-08. After posting 18.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in the 2007-08 season, on January 2 he signed with the Italian basketball team Basket Draghi Novara. Bowman now plays for the Telekom Baskets Bonn in Germany, having signed with them in August 2008.
Professional basketball guard Brandon Heath was born October 15, 1984 in Los Angeles, California. Brandon attended San Diego State University where he played NCAA college basketball for the SDSU Aztecs from 2003-04 to 2006-07. Brandon is the only player in Aztecs history to produce a 30-point game average in each of his four seasons, is the Mountain West Conference all-time leader in points scored, and led the Aztecs to the 2006 NCAA Tournament and to the second round of the 2007 NIT. As a junior, Heath was named the 2005-06 Mountain West Conference Player of the Year. He left San Diego State as the all-time leader in: scoring (2,189), field goals (749), field goals attempted (1,815), three-point field goals (281), three-point field goals attempted (798), steals (217), games played (125), games started (120), double-digit scoring games (112) and minutes played (4,275). Undrafted, Brandon played in France during 2007 for the Entente Orléanaise 45, where he averaged 12 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 25 games. In 2008, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers 2008 Summer-Pro League team in Las Vegas, averaging 5.6 points and 1.0 rebounds in five games played, and then for the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the NBA's Development League. He played for the APOEL B.C. a basketball team from Nicosia, Cyprus in 2009 and 2010, helping the team win back-toback Cypriot Championships.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time and in the Junior Class is 2004 MLB 1st Overall Draft Pick Matt Bush and NFL running back Arian Foster.
Matt Bush is pitchured with a couple classmates (page 48); is mentioned as the Homecoming Prince (page 50); is shown as a member of the Lettermens Club giving a gift to a terminal ill young patient (page 74); has a Junior Class photo (page 132); is shown with two classmates after school (page 133); is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 180); is in the Varsity Baseball Team Photo (page S-2); has a Varsity Baseball Portrait and is quoted about the season (page S-4); and is shown talking with the coach and the catcher about the next batter (page S-5).
Arian Foster is shown receiving a kick-off (#27) (page 52); walking off with ball in hand (after a touchdown I think) (#27) (page 53); has a Junior Class photo (page 134); is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 180); is shown in the football huddle (#27) (page 182); is shown listening the quarterback talk during practice (#27) (page 182); is in the Men's Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 202); playing varsity basketball and fighting for the ball on the ground (page 206); and is in the Tack & Field Team Photo (page S-2).
2002-03 Mission Bay High School Varsity Baseball Team Photo.
"Coach Herrera talks to Matt Bush and Brock Ungricht about the next batter."
2002-03 Mission Bay High School Men's Varsity Basketball Team Photo.
2002-03 Mission Bay High School Varsity Football Team Photo.
"Adrian Foster receives the kick-off."
"Adrian Foster walks off with the ball in his hand."
Matt Bush Junior Class Photo.
"Matt Bush poses with Pedro Alua and his gift. We're sad to say that Pedro passed away shortly after this picture was taken."
Arian Foster Junior Class Photo.
Professional baseball shortstop/pitcher Matt Bush was born February 8, 1986 in San Diego, California. The San Diego Padres selected Matt Bush with the first overall pick in the 2004 MLB Draft out of Mission Bay High School. The selection was a bit of a surprise. The Padres had said in the days leading up to the draft that they narrowed their choices to three college players. When Bush signed with the Padres he received a signing bonus of $3,150,000, the second largest signing bonus ever given to a Padres draft pick. Signed as a shortstop, Bush's pro career began poorly when he was suspended before he ever took the field for his role in a fight outside an Arizona nightclub. The shortstop went on to hit .192 in 99 at bats between the Rookie-level Arizona League and the short-season Northwest League. 2005 did not bring improvement, as he hit .221 in 453 at bats for Fort Wayne. After breaking his ankle in spring training 2006, missing half the season, and slow 2007 start, Bush was converted to a pitcher. After a promising start in rookie league, he tore a ligament in his pitching elbow and didn't pitch again until the 2009 season. On February 5, 2009, the Padres designated Bush for assignment. Shortly after it was learned that Bush was allegedly involved in a drunken assault on a high school campus. On February 10, 2009, Bush was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. Released by the Blue Jays less then a month later on April 1, 2009, for violating their zero tolerance behavioral policy. On January 28, 2010, Bush signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, in what is likely his last chance with the MLB. He is currently on the roster for the Class-A Charlotte Stone Crabs in the Florida State League.
Professional football running back Arian Foster was born August 24, 1986 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Foster attended the University of Tennessee where he played with the Tennessee Volunteers from 2005 to 2008. In his 2005 freshman season, Foster earned the starting job following an injury to Riggs. Despite limited action, Foster gained 879 yards, including a commanding 223-rushing-yard performance against Vanderbilt. After being injured most of 2006, Foster rebounded in 2007 with 1,193 yards on 245 attempts, and also 39 receptions for 340 yards, with 14 total touchdowns, 12 rushing. Not selected in the 2009 NFL Draft, Arian Foster was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2009. He was later released on September 5, 2009, but then was signed to the Texans' practice squad on September 6 and signed to the active roster on November 17. Foster appeared in six games his rookie season, partly on special teams, making his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans on November 23, 2009 on special teams, and finishing the year with 54 rushes for 257 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also had 8 receptions for 93 yards. Foster then made his first career start against the New England Patriots on January 3, 2010 and posted his first career 100-yard game, rushing for 119 yards and scoring twice on 20 carries. On opening day of 2010, in Houston against the Indianapolis Colts, Foster replaced Steve Slaton as starting running back and rushed 33 times for 231 yards and 3 touchdowns. In addition to breaking the record for the most rushing yards by a player of the Houston Texans in a single game, it was the most rushing yards given up to a single player by the Indianapolis Colts, and the second-highest NFL opening day rushing total, trailing only O.J. Simpson's 250 yards in 1973. During week 4 on October 3rd vs. the Oakland Raiders, Foster recorded the longest run in Texans franchise history when he scored on a 74 yard touchdown run in the 3rd quarter to break a 14-14 tie.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Foster is currently leading the NFL in yards and touchdowns.
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 Sophomore Class is future NBA player Korleone Young, who was the 10th of only 42 players in the history of the NBA to be drafted out straight of high school.
With Korleone Young, the East High Aces Varsity Basketball Team began it's season ranked #1 in the city and in the state. They would finished the season with a 13-3 record, and went on to beat Heights and Topeka West in the Sub-State finals. In the first round of the State Tournament, the Aces fell behind 14 points to Topeka, but rallied in the second half to win. However, placed third in the state, after losing by two points in overtime to Olathe South in the second round.
Korleone Young is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (#42) (page 63); is shown taking the opening tip away from his opponent (#42) (pages 62-63); is shown in the team huddle during a game (#42) (pages 62-63); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 136).
1995-96 Wichita East High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo.
"Sophomore Korleone Young takes the opening tip away from South's Darin Williams."
"During a time-out, head coach Ron Allen pictorially tries to get the Aces back in the game against the South High Titans."
Korleone Young Sophomore Class Photo.
Korleone Young with the Detroit Pistons.
Former professional basketball small forward Suntino Korleone Young was born December 31, 1978 in Wichita, Kansas. Young starred in basketball as a junior at Wichita East High School (Kansas) and as a senior at Hargrave Military Academy (Virginia). At Hargrave, he raised many eyebrows when he decided to skip college and declared himself eligible for the 1998 NBA Draft. Hargrave's then assistant coach, Kevin Keats, said, "Normally, when a kid is thinking about something like this, you'll hear about it. But with Korleone, it was a total surprise". The Detroit Pistons selected Korleone Young in the 2nd round of the 1998 NBA Draft. He appeared in only three games at the end of the lockout-shortened 1999 season and scored 13 total points. The Pistons cut ties with Young soon afterwards because of an injury which limited his effectiveness, and despite summer-league stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, he never made another NBA roster. Because of his failed NBA career, Young's name was cited by many people who supported David Stern's eventual raising of the NBA's minimum draft age. Following his NBA career, Young finished his professional career overseas. He played in the International Basketball League (IBL) with the Richmond Rhythm during 1999-00, in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) with the Rockford Lightning in 2000-01, in the Australian National Basketball League with the Canberra Cannons, in Japan with the Sichuan Pandas, and in Italy with the Roseta Basket. Young averaged 27 points in 2001 to become the NBL pre-season MVP, but he suffered an injury in the first game of the regular season and returned to the CBA.
From the 42 players in the history of the NBA drafted out of high school; Two draftees went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award in their first season (Amar'e Stoudemire in 2002 and LeBron James in 2003); Three draftees went on to win the Most Valuable Player Award (Kevin Garnett in 2004, Kobe Bryant in 2008 and LeBron James in 2009 and 2010); Eight draftees have been selected to the All-Star Game; while seven draftees have been selected to the All-NBA Team. Despite the success of some drafted high school players, the entry of high school players into the NBA was and remains controversial. Critics say that high school players are not mentally and physically mature or prepared enough to handle the pressure of professional play and everything that comes with it. Thus, they are more likely to fail. Instead, they believe that colleges are useful at filtering out players who can dominate against weak competition in high school, but cannot succeed at a higher level of play. They also think that the influx of high schoolers bypassing colleges in favor of the NBA has caused collegiate game to deteriorate. On the other hand, proponents argue that there is no valid reason to exclude high school players. Michael McCann, writer of law article "Illegal Defense: The Irrational Economics of Banning High School Players from the NBA Draft," contends that players drafted straight out of high school can do as well as any other players in the NBA. The article finds that "on average, these [high school] players perform better in every major statistical category than does the average NBA player". 17 of the 42 high school draftees were selected in 2004 and 2005. In July 2005, the NBA and the NBA players union responded by making a collective bargaining agreement, requiring that the minimum age for entry into the NBA be 19 and that entrants be at least one year removed from high school.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time and in the Freshman Class is future 2009 Philadelphia Eagles 1st round draft pick and NFL star wide receiver, Jeremy Maclin.
Jeremy Maclin is shown in the Freshman Football Team Photo [and noted as captain] (page 112); congradulating a teammate after a touchdown, hitting helmets (page 113); running as quarterback in the Turkey Day Game against Webster Groves (page 120); in the team huddle with the coach during the Turkey Day Game (replacing quarterback Matt Krapfl) (page 121); playing Freshman Basketball against two Webster Groves defenders (page 155); and has a Freshman Class Photo (page 239).
2002-03 Kirkwood High School Freshman Football Team Photo. Jeremy Maclin, noted as team captain, it the 4th player from the end of the front row (#8).
"Helmets collide when Jackie Williams, wide receiver, and Jeremy Maclin, quarterback, congratulate each other after a touchdown, Sept. 26."
"Defensive tactics from a Statesman linebacker fail to tackle Jeremy Maclin, quarterback, Nov. 28. Maclin was the primary rushing quarterback against Webster Groves."
"Defensive formations take shape as two Webster Groves opponents block Kirkwood forward Jeremy Maclin's path, Jan. 11."
Jeremy Maclin Freshman Class Photo.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time and in the Sophomore Class is future 2009 Philadelphia Eagles 1st round draft pick and NFL star wide reciever, Jeremy Maclin.
Jeremy Maclin is shown pushing his way through two defenders during the annual Turkey Day Game (pages 36-37); is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 104); is in the Varsity Basketball Team Photo (page 140); and has a Sophomore Class Photo (page 202).
2003-04 Kirkwood High School Varsity Football Team Photo. Jeremy Maclin is the 2nd to last player in the back row of players (#2).
"Opponents falls as Jeremy Maclin, wide receiver, pushes through them, Nov. 27, Maclin scored three touchdowns in the team's regular season."
2003-04 Kirkwood High School Varsity Basketball Team Photo. Jeremy Maclin is the 4th player in the front row.
Jeremy Maclin Sophomore Class Photo.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Attending this school at the time and in the Junior Class is future 2009 Philadelphia Eagles 1st round draft pick and NFL star wide receiver, Jeremy Maclin.
Jeremy Maclin is shown playing vasity football and running with the ball (page 56); playing varsity basketball and making a shot (page 87); is in the Varsity Football Team Photo (page 246); and is in the Varsity Boys Basketball Team Photo (page 251).
2004-05 Kirkwood High School Varsity Football Team Photo. Jeremy Maclin is the second to last in the third row (#3).
2004-05 Kirkwood High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team Photo. Jeremy Maclin is the fifth in the first row (#11).
"Ball in hand, Jeremy Maclin, wide receiver, evades a Marquette defender in the 49-10 victory, Sept. 10. Maclin caught three passes for 69 yards, ran the ball three times for 14 yards and amounted 50 yards in punt and kickoff returns."
"In the air, Jeremy Maclin, guard, lunges toward the basket to take a one-handed shot against Pattonville, Jan. 4. Maclin contributed 10 assists to the home victory. Maclin led the team and ranked in the Saint Louis area's top 20 players for steals and assists."
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 2009 Philadelphia Eagles 1st round draft pick and NFL star wide reciver, Jeremy Maclin.
Jeremy Maclin is showning playing football, teaming up to make a block (Page 71); playing basketball, making a shot during the Missouri Championship game (Page 106); working in a math book (Page 175); in the 2005-06 Kirkwood High School Varsity Football Team photo (Page 257); and in the 2005-06 Kirkwood High School Varsity Boy's Basketball Team photo (263).
"Helmets protect players Jamar Hurst, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, and Michael McNell, tight end, Sept. 24. "We played the game against Lafayette, which was televised, and we did really well," Maclin said.
"Basketball flying, Jeremy Maclin, forward, jumps to make a basket during the Missiouri Championship game against Kickapoo."
"Rings on a binder hold together Senior Jeremy Maclin's papers while he works on math first hour. Feb. 9. "I like movement we do [in the class]," Maclin said. "I took this class because it was different, and I was not taking a science or, history."
2005-06 Kirkwood High School Varsity Football Team. Jeremy Maclin is the 4th player in the 4th row (#2).
2005-06 Kirkwood High School Varsity Boy's Basketball. Jeremy Maclin is the 1st player in the 1st row.
Professional football wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was born May 11, 1988 in Chesterfield, Missouri. Maclin graduated from Kirkwood High School (Kirkwood, Missouri) from 2002 to 2006 where he was a lettermen in football and basketball and helped lead the school's football team to a state championship. Maclin attended the University of Missouri where he played college football with the Missouri Tigers in 2007 and 2008. During his freshman season, Maclin recorded an NCAA freshman record 2,776 all-purpose yards (307 punt returning, 375 rushing, 1,039 kickoff returning, and 1,055 receiving)...an average of 198.3 yards per a game.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Jeremy Maclin in the 1st round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Maclin made his first start in Week 3 of the 2009 season and quickly became a favorite of starting quaterback Donovan McNabb. On January 9, 2010, in the Eagles’ NFC Wildcard match against the Dallas Cowboys, Maclin became the youngest player to score a touchdown in NFL postseason history, aged 21 years and 243 days. In the second quarter, he caught a 76 yard pass from Michael Vick, Vick’s longest career touchdown pass and Maclin’s longest career touchdown catch. With 146 yards, Maclin also broke the Eagles record for receiving yards in a playoff game.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.