6 Results for tag: 1971
John “Big John” Willis – (
1971)
JOHN (Big John) WILLIS
Garnered eight letters in three sports at Lorain High, with football
his forte. A triple-threat, his grid feats are legendary as a running back,
passer and kicker. For many years he was sole holder of LHS shot put,
discus (college-s...
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John Pincura – (
1971)
JUDGE
JOHN PINCURA
Outstanding quarterback who led Lorain High to Little Big 7 titles
in 1922 and '23. Continued as top signal-caller at Kiski Prep (1924) and
Penn State (1925-27), where his career was capped by being named
All-East and Honorable Mention All-American. Was ...
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Al McConihe – (
1971)
AL McCONIHE
(Deceased)
Long before he entertained a fine basketball coaching career at Lorain High and Admiral King, Al was known as "Mr. Basketball of Lorain." A leader, he performed in four sports at Lorain High and Wooster College, being elected captain of the 1926 Lorain and ...
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Earl “Mac” McCaskey – (
1971)
EARL (Mac) McCASKEY
While he was an all-around athlete at Warren Harding High and Mt. Union College, he found his niche in coaching. Winningest coach in Lorain High football history, compiling an 82-37-5 mark with two unbeaten years and one mythical Ohio ...
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Leo “Boy Wonder” Bentley – (
1971)
LEO
(Boy Wonder)
BENTLEY
Standout of the Lorain Bowling Association for 42 consecutive years. Has 192 career average, which encompasses 120 leagues. Averaged 200 or better for eight straight years. Big Leo startled the national bowling populace in ...
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Joe Bartos – (
1971)
JOE
BARTOS
Top three-year football and trackman at Lorain High, 1941-43. The
All-Ohio fullback paced Steelmen to last unbeaten season (1943). Was
also quarterback when situation prevailed, plus did all the team's punting
and placekicking. Outstanding student and gridder at ...
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