However, he was also a football standout, who earned high school all-American football honors and was a three-time all-stateplayer. He went on to play at Michigan State University,where he was a two-time all-Big 10 linebacker. January 21, 2022 49. Join us in Orlando from May 7-10! St. Louis. The team'srep grew so large that, according to Hurd, the players were invited to scrimmagethe University of Texas Longhorns in 1944 and these high school boys beat the flagship state university's football team. RELATED:A golden era for Shore Conference football, It can be difficult for smaller schools to get the recognition they deserve, but coach Dave Wachters Blue Devils had a great season in 1963, finishing withthe best record in the Shore Conference that season. 4. Up next will be the greatest teams from the 1970s, which will be posted on APP.com on Oct. 11, followed by the 1980s on Oct. 18, the 1990s on Oct. 25 and the 2000s on Nov. 1. 4 overall recruit in the nation by Rivals.com. Oosterbaan became a successful football coach, who guided the University of Michigan to the 1948 national championship. During the 1993 season he rushed for 2,783 yards. An additional thank you to Mr. Fred Rogers who has helped update these results. 17. 60. RELATED:Greatest players ever at the Jersey Shore: the complete series. The 1964 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1964. He later starred at the University of Minnesota before a lengthty NFL career as a defensive back. In 2006, he totaled 227 points, as he scored 26 touchdowns, kicked four field goals, added 47 PATs, and scored on six two-point conversions. 1964 Middletown (9-0) In coach Dick Kleva's second season, the Lions roared with a 40-0 win over Toms River on opening day and closed with a 45-0 victory over Freehold as they captured the Shore. PETE CHRYPLEWICZ, TE, UTICA STEVENSON (1989-1991): A dominating presence at tight end as a blocker and as a receiver, Chryplewicz was the No.1-ranked recruit following the 1991 season. BRANDON GRAHAM, LB, DETROIT CROCKETT (2003-2005): Graham was one of the most decorated high school players in state history. Note: Led by arguably the greatest high school player ever in the 7-foot-2 Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Power Memorial won 71 games over three seasons before falling to DeMatha in 1965. What Shore team has the most perfect seasons? 86. Player : School: State: C: Dale Murphy : Forest View: IN: INF: . KEITH NICHOL, QB, LOWELL (2003-2006): Nichol enjoyed one of the most productive high school careers by a Michigan prep quarterback. By RJ YoungFOX Sports College Football Writer. 69. For his career, he totaled 5,601 yards, which is still a top-20 all-time mark. North Carolina Team: Washington Year: 1979 Coach: Dave . He is Purdues all-time leader in interceptions with 17. The defense, anchored by nose tackle/fullback Tom DeMarks, gave up just 32 points, beating Shore powerhouses including Brickand Neptune. 34. RICKY BRYANT, WR, FARMINGTON HARRISON (1995-1998): Bryant was a big-play receiver, who finished his career with 132 receptions for 2,665yards and 33 career touchdown receptions. Emmendorfer finished his career with 512 points and helped to lead the Hornets to the 2006 Division 8 state title. He went on to enjoy a productive career at Michigan State Universityand then played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills. Copyright 2023 Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club, Inc. An all-state quarterback who could win with his arm or his legs, Wright led Arthur Hill to a state title in 1991 and a state runner-up finish in 1992. T.J. DUCKETT, QB/RB/LB, KALAMAZOO LOY NORRIX (1996-1998): A rare combination of size and speed, Duckett was a Parade all-American in 1998. A two-time all-stater, he broke his own record as a senior when he rushed for 1,263 yards and led the Colts to a 9-0 record and the ranking as the statesNo. Romulus experienced its finest season that year, when it went 10-1 and reached the Class BB regional final, where it dropped a 41-40 thriller to DeWitt. TERRANCE TAYLOR, DL, MUSKEGON (2001-2004): Few defensive players were as talented at Taylor. Alphonse Dotson, the first small-college player named to a major All-America team in 1964, his senior year at Grambling State. James, who was a member of the NFL's all-decade team for the 2000s, finished his career with 3,028 carries for 12,246 yards and 80 TDs. He rushed for 2,680 yards and scored 248 points in 1996. The only blemish came in a tie against Notre Dame of West Haven, Connecticut, which had won its states parochial title a year earlier. 84. He was Division 7 Player of the Year as a senior, when he totaled 137 tackles, four sacks, and three interceptions. 6. He was so unstoppable as a high school senior that Parade magazine put him on the cover of its issue announcing the high school All-America team. Hetotaled 102 tackles as a junior and 97.5 as a sophomore. 1 team. In 2009, he set the single-single passing yardage mark with 4,433 yards. NICK HILL, RB, CHELSEA (2006-2009): Hill was dynamite in a small package. Players and teams so great they took up permanent space in the memories of basketball fans. The Green Dragons were perfect for a second straight year, winningthe Class B Southern title with a season-ending win over Central. PAUL WALDERZAK, OT, SAGINAW ARTHUR HILL (1971-1973): Like Eurick, Walderzak was a member of the 1973 Arthur Hill team that outscored its opponents 433-0. The members consisted of Massillon, Canton McKinley, Warren Harding, Niles, Steubenville and Alliance. Perry went on to be a an all-Pac 10 selection at Univversity of Southern California and was drafted in the first round by the Green Bay Packers. Dec. 27. 61. 7. Teams. KEITH BARTYNSKI, RB, NOUVEL CATHOLIC CENTRAL (1995-1997): Bartynski was one of the most successful running backs in Michigan high school history. MIKE DUMAS, DB, LOWELL (1984-1986): Dumas was a dominating player on both sides of the ball but was best known for his hard-hitting style on defense. Simpson. Tyson finished his career with 6,605 yards, which includes the2,659 yards he gained in 1994. But when it comes to Nashville's 50 greatest high school football players of all-time, named by The Tennessean, that is not the case. After that, from 1947-1955 All-State teams were selected by Associated Press and United Press International. A two-time all-state player and two-time winner of the Bay City Times Golden Helmet Award, Koscielniak capped his career by rushing for 529 yards against Pellston in his final game. NOAH HERRON, RB, MATTAWAN (1996-1999): Herron was the most productive running back to come out of southwestern Michigan. 7. He went on to be a two-time all-Big 10 linebacker at University of Michigan, where he wasteam captain in 1976. Linebacker. He also ran for 2,010 yards as a senior. 97. Joe Don Looney, Oklahoma (SN-2) Kermit Alexander, UCLA (AFCA-2) Jim Pilot, New Mexico State (NEA-2) Billy Gambrell, South Carolina (AFCA-3) Jerry Yost, West Virginia (AP-3) Bobby Santiago, New Mexico (AP-3) Paul Flatley, Northwestern (SN-3) Johnny Roland, Missouri (SN-3) Pete Pedro, West Texas State (NEA-3) Gary Wood, Cornell (NEA-3) Top Schools; 1964 High School Awards. BENNY CLARK JR., RB, RAVENNA (1993-1996): Clark was one of the greatest small-school runing backs in state history. The 1964 state championship Camden Bulldogs team will celebrate its 50-year reunion of a magical season. He threw for 2,072 yards in 1996 and finished his career with 5,662 yards. 39. 83. MIKE MCFADDEN, DL,HERITAGE (2000-2001): McFadden was a defensive standout who earned all-state honors both as a junior and as a senior. Graham was an all-American at University of Michigan and was drafted in the first round by the NFLs Philadelphia Eagles. A late-season 33-18 win over previously unbeaten Manasquan secured the Class B title, with a trick play called the Lambertville Special which coach Barry Rizzo had waited eight years to use after Lambertville used it against him sparking them. He had many career paths, working as a newspaper publisher, a restaurant owner, an oil promoter and a football coach early in his career. Led by head coach Bob Ladicer, the Spartans didn't loose for over 12 years. 40. With Daniel Ezra, Samantha Logan, Michael Evans Behling, Greta Onieogou. Greatest High School Football Teams of All Time . As a tight end,hecaught eight touchdown passes. #10 1970 Edison Red Raiders: You can't mention great South Florida teams without mentioning the Edison Red Raiders. 2. There's still time to weigh in on the remainder of the series, so contact me with your thoughts: in the comment section of this article;via email atsedelson@gannettnj.com; follow me onTwitterand send me a direct message; or go to myFacebook pageand comment. State Records Baseball State Records Boys Basketball State Records Girls Basketball State Records Career: 14 seasons (1964-77) Teams: Dallas Cowboys. A four-year varsity player, Taylor totaled 100 tackles as a freshman and had 25 sacks over his final three years. Defense. His tackling was awesome. Greg Willard Spirit Award; NCAA Season Awards. GABE DEAN, QB, LOWELL (2009-2011): Dean played the quarterback position with a punishing style. The Green Dragons capped off the first of their seven unbeaten, untied seasons with a Thanksgiving win over Central to capturetheShore Conference Class B Southern division title. DREW STANTON, QB, FARMINGTONHARRISON (2000-2001): Stanton led Harrison to back-to-back 14-0 seasons and two state titles during his two years at the helm. Johnson played 12 years in the NFL and was part of two Super Bowl championships with the New York Giants. Alabama High School Football All State Team The Alabama Sports Writers Association has selected a High School Football All-State team each December since 1982. Editor's Note: As part of FOX Sports' series of Black History Month Stories, writer RJ Young is examining the players, teams and moments that changed college and professional football. A dominating linebacker and fullback in high school, Bettis led Mackenzie to the West Division title in the Detroit PSL and to a state playoff berth. 72. 45. 67. For more information, please . Morrall was a nationally-recruited quarterback. The All-State halfback scored 91 points as a senior, giving him a then-Shore Conference record 313 points for his career. RICK GRANATA, RB, IMLAY CITY (1991-1993): Granata had a productive career that was cappedin 1993, when he led the Spartans to theClass B final. Riello had 225 yards from scrimmage in their win over Freehold and broke a 75-yard touchdown run in their victory over Neptune, playing late in the season with an injured elbow. JOE DE LAMIELLEURE, OL,ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC(1967-1969): One of the finest offensive guards to ever play the game, DeLamielleure was a six-time Pro Bowl player for the Buffalo Bills after graduating from Michigan State University. Arizona. At Central Michigan University in 1994,he became the first Chippewa to earn first-team Division 1 all-American honors. 100. A four-year starter at running back, Grady helped lead the Pioneers to a 49-3 record and two Division 3 state championships. As a receiver, he caught 34 passes for 887 yards and 11 touchdowns, while at defensive back, he intercepted 10 passes. He is second in career receiving yards with 3,666 and third in career touchdownreceptions with 42. 1 team in the state for much of the season. He was a five-time Pro Bowl player, who finished his career with 35 interceptions. 16. 8. Back then, point rankings determined sectional champions, sparking debate among fans and outrage from teams who often finished behind onesthey beat. He went on to play at Northwestern University,where he was an all-Big 10 player and left as the fifth all-time rusher in school history. The six selectors recognized by the NCAA as "official" for the 1964 season are (1) the Associated Press (AP), (2) the United Press International (UPI), (3) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), (4) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), (5) the Central Press Association (CP), and (6) the Newspaper Enterprise Association Shaw was an academic all-American linebacker at Pennsylvania State Universityand is currently playing for the Tennessee Titans in his seventh NFL season. McDaniel has sprinter speed, and he won state titles in the 100- (10.46 seconds) and 200-meter dashes (21.20 seconds). 95. 9. 1974-ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams: High School All-America First Team: Pos. 12. Page 104. Pal Eldredge was an honorable mention selection for the Star-Bulletin in 1962. Page 153. When a star high school football player from South Central is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High School, two separate worlds collide. 1964 Brendan McCarthy, Third Team, DeMatha 1965 Bernard Williams, Third Team, DeMatha 1966 John Hummer-Wash-Lee 1967 Sid Catlett - DeMatha Austin Carr, Fourth Team, Mackin 1969 James Brown, Fifth Team, DeMatha 1970 Donald Washington, Third Team, St. Anthony's 1972 Merlin Wilson, St Anthony's, 3rd team 1973 Adrian Dantley, First Team, DeMatha His best season was 1997, when he rushed for 2,553 yards. But their senior season began under a cloud. He then went on to play defensive back at Michigan State University. He completed 31 of 50 passes for 465 yards in that semifinal game against Traverse City St. Francis. His signature move, a clothesline tackle called the "Night Train Necktie," was considered more dangerous than helmet-to-helmet contact for more than a half-century. DON COLEMAN, OL/DL, FLINT CENTRAL (1954): Coleman played only one year of high school football, but it wasmemorable, as he earned all-state honors and helped lead Flint Central to a state championship. He broke numerous receiving records at Michigan State Universitybefore a 12-year NFL career that included helping the Green Bay Packers win the 1997 Super Bowl. Nobis was a two-time All-American in 1964 and '65, averaged nearly 20 tackles per game, and won the Outland Trophy and Maxwell Award as a senior. However,one of his proudest high school memories was being inducted into the National Honor Society, where he served as sergeant-at-arms. The top recruit in Michigan his senior year, he picked USC over Texas, Florida, Michigan, Michigan State, and Notre Dame.He was selected in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers. TONY DUNGY, QB, JACKSON PARKSIDE (1971-1973): Although he is better known as the Super Bowl winning coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Dungy was an outstanding high school athlete. As a sophomore, he passed for 2,125 yards and 26 touchdowns in leading the Red Arrows to the 2004 Division 2 state title. He was part of the Electric Company offensive line that blocked for O.J. 3. TERRY MCDANIEL, WR/RB, SAGINAW (1980-1982): A versatile speedster, McDaniel totaled 1,582 yards of total offense as a senior and was heavily recruited by Michigan and byMichigan State. Focus on Sport/Getty Images CB Deion Sanders . RAY BENTLEY, LB, HUDSONVILLE (1977-1978): An all-state linebacker, Bentley went on to Central Michigan University,where he was a two-time all-MAC linebacker. In what is still referred to as The Game, the Lions, ranked second in the state, beat top-ranked Toms River, 14-8, in what many consider the greatest game ever at the Jersey Shore. 1963 Parade All-America High School Football Team (1st Annual) All rights reserved. The All-American Conference was billed a the best league of high school football teams in Ohio. Ingram ended his senior year with 1,699 yards and 24 touchdowns and currently plays for the New Orleans Saints. But it wasnt because they werent looking. He is a member of the Saginaw County Hall of Fame. Woodley continues to make his mark in high school football in Saginawthrough his various philanthropic endeavors. Punahou running back Charlie Wedemeyer was the . Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. He went on to be a two-time all-Mid American Conference tight end at Western Michigan Universityand was a John Mackey Award finalist before moving on to the NFL with the Denver Broncos and theDetroit Lions. LARRY FOOTE, LB, DETROIT PERSHING (1995-1997): Foote was an all-state linebacker,who was considered one of the top recruits in the state his senior year. AP All-America Teams; High School . The six selectors recognized by the NCAA as "official" for the 1964 season are (1) the Associated Press (AP), (2) the United Press International (UPI), (3) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), (4) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), (5) the Central Press Association (CP), and (6) the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA). Dec. 31. Breasbois totaled 7,216 career passing yards, as Merrill operated out of four and five-receiver sets. JAKE LONG, OT, LAPEER EAST (2000-2002): Long was a dominant blocker in high school. In 1977, he scored 206 points, and in 1978 he scored 212 points, as he led Forest Park to back-to-back state final appearances. Quarterback Connor Cuff and head coach Scott Surratt led Carthage (Texas) to an historic ninth state championship in school history and the No. Smith led Grand Blanc to a 9-1 record in 1980 and a Flint-area record 462 points.
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