10 Results for tag: 1997
Frank J. Mucha – (
1997)
Sports was a whole different ball game (sic) back in the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's when the name Frankie Mucha appeared in The Lorain Journal more often—at least in that era—than, say, Jim Mahony's whose writing career began then and is still around today some 60 years ...
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Tony Misko – (
1997)
They used to call Tony Misko "tough," a "hardnose," terms that describe him as a football coach from his debut as a Lorain High School assistant under Head Coach Art Lave in 1949 through his own term as head coach of LHS in 1960 and as Admiral King High School's first head ...
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Alfred J. “Al” Kuncel – (
1997)
The mere mention of the name "Al Kuncel" stirs among Lorain's "older" generation, and in many instances even younger generations, an excitement that sports fans, and in many instances even those not intrigued by athletic prowess, can truly appreciate.
To ...
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Gary R. Krause – (
1997)
When it comes to finding descriptive words of praise his many admirers lavished on Gary R. Krause, even the dictionary is, ahem, at a loss for words.
Krause was truly a remarkable man, from his stellar days as an outstanding lineman and kicker at Lorain High School (1951-54) ...
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Herman W. Hageman – (
1997)
When Herman W. Hageman graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1959-A, little did his family and friends realize what triumphs and final tragedy the next 10 years had in store for him. No doubt not even Hageman had any idea.
Following graduation, he went on to ...
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Cynthia “Cindy” Dorsey – (
1997)
There isn't much doubt about Cindy Dorsey's
athletic qualifications that made her easily the sixth
woman to earn enshrinement in the Lorain Sports
Hall of Fame. But just in case, consider that:
—In 1979, she was the first female winner of the
LSH...
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Gary Deidrick – (
1997)
Gary Deidrick was perhaps the most prolific long-range shooter in the illustrious history of the Admiral King High School basketball program.
During the 1970-71 cage season, days before the 3-point shot was allowed, Deidrick led the Lorain and Cuyahoga County area in ...
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Ronald E. Bobel - (
1997)
When "great sports eras in Lorain" are discussed, the 1950's ranks among the very greatest. And when standout individuals from that era are mentioned, the name Ron Bobel stands out like a bright light.
Tonight, Bobel rejoins three former high school teammates and his ...
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Frank Biber – (
1997)
Sometimes it takes an unmistakable winner to overcome the disheartening setback Frank Biber encountered in World War II. He lost a leg, a tragedy that for a lesser individual might have spelled nothing but a life of self-pity.
Athletics? Forget it.
Only Biber wasn't just ...
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Paul A. Azzariti – (
1997)
When the Azzariti twins, Paul and Robert Jr., were born to Catherine and Robert Azzariti Sr. on May 19, 1949, little did anyone realize what an "Athletic Tandem" they would become when they enrolled at Lorain High School in 1963.
Both were excellent football players ...
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