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Sunset Thunder's avatar

As a proud Jayman (Class of ‘73), I’m always happy to read of the glory days of the Red and Black. Thanks for the shoutout to the Presidents of yore and that Yearbook photo of the team!

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Football Archaeology's avatar

They were quite a team for a while with Folwell, Metzger, and Neale along the sidelines.

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Sunset Thunder's avatar

I’m sure you know that the gymnasium complex on campus is name after Wilbur ‘Pete’ Henry, All-American tackle for two years and All-Pro tackle in the early days of the NFL. Later W&J Coach and AD.

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Football Archaeology's avatar

My favorite W&J players were Erickson, Eielson, and one other former Great Lakes guys. Hal Erickson played in two Rose Bowls; one with GL and the other with W&J

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