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Make-up your High School's greatest football team ever?

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But I still think Hayes could be on the all time team with over 100 tackles for 3 seasons and don't forget his last game against Belfry in the Semi. 2TD's and who knows how many tackles.

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Wow....you da man Oldrambler. Brings back alot of old memories. Looks like we need some help for the fifities. I have:

1950's= Luther "Crazy Legs" Craig, Paul "Pud" Rose, Jerry Mills

 

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:thumb: :thumb: You are absolutely correct Fig, those were some good ones that I had heard of. I wasn't born till' 57 so maybe some one could add some from that decade and before. I know that Paul Rose certainly had a hand in developing future Ram talent in all sports by coaching youth sports in football and baseball for years at Raceland, Paul had coached many of the ones I listed when they were in JFL / Little League football. Quite a few more were coached and are still being coached by Ken Lacks in youth sports. guys like these deserve recognition and credit as well for continying to ad dthe the Ram Tradition and "Band of Brothers" that is known as Raceland Football.:thumb:

:thumb: :thumb: You are absolutely correct Fig, those were some good ones that I had heard of. I wasn't born till' 57 so maybe some one could add some from that decade and before. I know that Paul Rose certainly had a hand in developing future Ram talent in all sports by coaching youth sports in football and baseball for years at Raceland, Paul had coached many of the ones I listed when they were in JFL / Little League football. Quite a few more were coached and are still being coached by Ken Lacks in youth sports. guys like these deserve recognition and credit as well for continying to ad dthe the Ram Tradition and "Band of Brothers" that is known as Raceland Football.:thumb:

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Thanks to some of those good ole rams is how the Rams are where there are now. Alot of those men have coached almost everyone of those seniors in the past years. Shout out to them

FLAGET HIGH SCHOOL

1942-1974

"Veritas et bona"

 

OFFENSE

 

Running back-Paul Hornung-first team all-state, All-American at Notre Dame, Heisman Trophy winner, NFL great, NFL single-season leading scorer until 2006 season, and had the greatest NFL career of any Kentuckian. Hornung was on the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ensconced in the initial KHAA Hall of Fame class, his KHSAA Hall of Fame notation reads "Paul is generally regarded one of, if not the, finest football players Kentucky ever produced. He excelled as a runner, passer, punter and kicker…"

Running back-Sherrill Sipes-first team all-state, state sprint champion, held state track records in the 100-yard and 220-yard dashes, KHSAA Hall of Fame, considered by some the equal of Paul Hornung, suffered a career ending injury at Notre Dame

Running back-Jim Brown-elusive running back for 1967 state champions.

Quarterback-Rick Norton- 6'2", 192 pounds, two-time first-team all-state, All-American at University of Kentucky, first round draft choice in 1966 by the Miami Dolphins.

Receiver-Howard Schnellenberger - A teammate of Paul Hornung's, and a fellow KHS AA Hall of Fame inductee, he went on to an All-American career as a tight-end at the University of Kentucky; he could coach a little bit too.

Receiver-JT Frankenberger-first-team all-state. Later played for UK, was all-SEC. Later played professionally in Canada.

Line-Bob Casey-second team all-state, large and mobile.

Line-Bert Nord-third team all-state center.

Line-Vince Lococo.-First-team all-state.5’10”, 215 lbs.

Line-Mike Bargatze-first-team all-state on Flaget’s final state championship team.

Line-Frank Sellinger-first-team all-state, 210 lbs. Played at Georgia Tech.

 

Defense:

 

Line-Rick Board- two time first-team all-state. 6'2", 225 pounds, excellent speed.

Line-Kenny King-6'4" defensive end.

Line-Bob Lehman-later played for Notre Dame.A unanimous choice as a captain on a Notre Dame football team and was third team AP All-American.

Line- John Bonn-three time first-team all-state. 6'3" 210 pounds.

Line-Kenny Lehman-190 pound player who finished his college career at Xavier and later played for several years in the Canadian football league.

Linebacker- Robert McGrath- played on the 1967 state championship team. Later played for Western Kentucky University and then a referee for the NCAA and the NFL.

Linebacker-Kent Henry-Later played for Virginia Tech.

DB –Mike Hansford-second team all-state, also played running back and lead Jefferson County in scoring in 1963.

DB –David Beam-also played at qb. Played both ways in college at St. Joseph.

DB –Louis Kabino-1949 all state.

DB –Darryl Drake- Good speed, good size. Later played and starred at Western Kentucky University. Currently is the wide receivers coach for the Chicago Bears.

 

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (PLAYOFFS): 3

 

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (LITKENHAUS): 3- 49, 52, 58

 

OVERALL RECORD: 197-81-17

 

COACH: PAULIE MILLER: 117-44-11 (1946-1963)-inducted into the second KHSAA Hall of Fame class.

 

ASSISTANTS: JIM KENNEDY: 19-2 (1964-965); NORM MACKIN: 24-6-4 (1966-1968).

 

SELECTED RECORD VERSUS LOCAL TEAMS:

 

St. X 17-9-1 Manual 17-8-1

 

Trinity 12-6 Male 12-12-3

 

Central 16-4 DeSales 13-1

 

 

THE FLAGET BRAVES WERE HARD TO BEAT!

I will try to combine the ones from Raceland that have been mentioned, like cvillecat said with 81yrs. of playing Football at Raceland there are going to be many and some will be left out by mistake.

 

1960's = Kenny Lacks, Mike Hewlett, Frank Melvin, Dan Burris, Bub McCloud.

 

1970's = Frank Brown, Terry Howell, Rick Burroughs, Claude campbell, Tim Rose, Don Rambo, Don Rowe, Ray Clark, Jerry Barnes, Darrell Barker, Keith lacks, Mike Mills, Marvin Imes, Mike Wilson, Rick Cornette, Randy Heaberlin.

 

1980's = Mike Lacks, Matt McKenzie, Kevin Cameron, Randy Vanderhoof, Scott Speaks, Matt Bostik, Kenny Bostik, Mark Kirk, Chuck barker, Lonnie Campbell.

 

1990's = Michael Hunt, Brian Schnistker, Nick Plamer, Mike Salmons, J.B. Newman (he could have been in the 80's - not sure)

 

2000's = Josh Adkins, Tom Tolliver, Les Colegrove, Chris Lacks, Derik Beach, J.T. Forrest, Scott Grizzle, Clint Thompson and Aaron Pettry.

 

I may have mispelled some names and gotten some of the decades played in wrong but this was my shot at combinig all mentioned.

 

I'm not sure about any other era but a few more for the 90's are as follows:

Brian Schaffer (DE/LB/DL/OL), Jim Music (OL/DL), Ryan McKenzie (QB/DB), Joe Cantrell (QB/DB), Shannon McCoy (LB/RB), Phillip Kearns (OL/DL), Bruce Baldwin (OL/DL), Shane Bishop (FB/LB), Gary Fannin (DB/WR), Will Fannin (DB/WR)

 

I could go on and on, but I'll stop here. Maybe honorable mention, Mike Baldwin (Got to plug myself in there.)

I will go ahead and do the obvious QB for the Rock,drumroll please, Brian Brohm.

 

Put Jeff in a throwing offense...who knows what he could have done.

Trinity High School

 

Offense

 

QB: Brian Brohm - Best QB in KY history

FB: Vince Phillips VERY punishing RB

RB: Chuck Servino - the man, the myth, the legend

WR:Leon Smith - Lights out game changing speed

WR:Tayshaun McBrrom - State Finals 02, that says it all

WR:Steve Raeble(sp) - Have to by default *LOL*

OL: Mike Pfieffer - What a load, this guy was HUGE

OL: Brian Hemmerle - One of the reasons THS won state in 94

OL: Jared Bramlett - If this guy had been healthy his whole carrer, maybe best ever

OL: Wes Duke - Hard nosed, and hole clearer.

OL: Greg Suma - solid as they come

PK: Mike Otis - Sorry newbies, this guy could kick it a mile.

 

Defense

 

DT: Jason Kendrick - couldn't be blocked

DT: Will Rueff - Man amongst boys when he played

DG: Joey Klausing - no joke, this guy was in the backfield before the RB got the ball

DG: I dont have one for here someone help me

DE : Gardner, take your pick of which one

DE : see above

LB: Reggie White - the beast of beasts

LB: Shaun Johnson - Best athlete trinity has ever seen

DB: Alex Hennessy - Nobody got past this guy without either getting picked, or getting smacked

DB Anthony Wajda - Best pure DB in Trinity history

DB:Devian Logan - Never once got beat deep, his speed was insane

P : Tydlacka, you pick which one

 

Throw in Andy Tapp at LB.

FLAGET HIGH SCHOOL

1942-1974

"Veritas et bona"

 

OFFENSE

 

Running back-Paul Hornung-first team all-state, All-American at Notre Dame, Heisman Trophy winner, NFL great, NFL single-season leading scorer until 2006 season, and had the greatest NFL career of any Kentuckian. Hornung was on the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ensconced in the initial KHAA Hall of Fame class, his KHSAA Hall of Fame notation reads "Paul is generally regarded one of, if not the, finest football players Kentucky ever produced. He excelled as a runner, passer, punter and kicker…"

Running back-Sherrill Sipes-first team all-state, state sprint champion, held state track records in the 100-yard and 220-yard dashes, KHSAA Hall of Fame, considered by some the equal of Paul Hornung, suffered a career ending injury at Notre Dame

Running back-Jim Brown-elusive running back for 1967 state champions.

Quarterback-Rick Norton- 6'2", 192 pounds, two-time first-team all-state, All-American at University of Kentucky, first round draft choice in 1966 by the Miami Dolphins.

Receiver-Howard Schnellenberger - A teammate of Paul Hornung's, and a fellow KHS AA Hall of Fame inductee, he went on to an All-American career as a tight-end at the University of Kentucky; he could coach a little bit too.

Receiver-JT Frankenberger-first-team all-state. Later played for UK, was all-SEC. Later played professionally in Canada.

Line-Bob Casey-second team all-state, large and mobile.

Line-Bert Nord-third team all-state center.

Line-Vince Lococo.-First-team all-state.5’10”, 215 lbs.

Line-Mike Bargatze-first-team all-state on Flaget’s final state championship team.

Line-Frank Sellinger-first-team all-state, 210 lbs. Played at Georgia Tech.

 

Defense:

 

Line-Rick Board- two time first-team all-state. 6'2", 225 pounds, excellent speed.

Line-Kenny King-6'4" defensive end.

Line-Bob Lehman-later played for Notre Dame.A unanimous choice as a captain on a Notre Dame football team and was third team AP All-American.

Line- John Bonn-three time first-team all-state. 6'3" 210 pounds.

Line-Kenny Lehman-190 pound player who finished his college career at Xavier and later played for several years in the Canadian football league.

Linebacker- Robert McGrath- played on the 1967 state championship team. Later played for Western Kentucky University and then a referee for the NCAA and the NFL.

Linebacker-Kent Henry-Later played for Virginia Tech.

DB –Mike Hansford-second team all-state, also played running back and lead Jefferson County in scoring in 1963.

DB –David Beam-also played at qb. Played both ways in college at St. Joseph.

DB –Louis Kabino-1949 all state.

DB –Darryl Drake- Good speed, good size. Later played and starred at Western Kentucky University. Currently is the wide receivers coach for the Chicago Bears.

 

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (PLAYOFFS): 3

 

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (LITKENHAUS): 3- 49, 52, 58

 

OVERALL RECORD: 197-81-17

 

COACH: PAULIE MILLER: 117-44-11 (1946-1963)-inducted into the second KHSAA Hall of Fame class.

 

ASSISTANTS: JIM KENNEDY: 19-2 (1964-965); NORM MACKIN: 24-6-4 (1966-1968).

 

SELECTED RECORD VERSUS LOCAL TEAMS:

 

St. X 17-9-1 Manual 17-8-1

 

Trinity 12-6 Male 12-12-3

 

Central 16-4 DeSales 13-1

 

 

THE FLAGET BRAVES WERE HARD TO BEAT!

 

GREAT POST!

 

I am sorry to say I forgot about Darryl Drake. I will be watching for him in the Super Bowl. I was looking for another reason not to pull for the Colts. Now I have found it. Thank you.

What decade is this team from? I don't see any players from the last ten years. :confused: What about Bernard Jackson, Dicky Lyons, Joe Tronzo, Mike Schellenberger, Will Wolford, Miguel Montano?

 

BTW--Rob Schroering lives across the street from me and is a good friend of mine.

A lot of nice players on this list but several pro players left off. It will take a while to compile a complete list of St.X all-time team players.

Anyone want to take a stab at an all-time CovCath team. I'd do it myself but I could only start it from 2000

GREAT POST!

 

I am sorry to say I forgot about Darryl Drake. I will be watching for him in the Super Bowl. I was looking for another reason not to pull for the Colts. Now I have found it. Thank you.

 

There was a very good nose guard by the name of, I think, Herman Vaughn, who played in the mid to late 60s. I am not qualified to say whether he deserves to be on the all-time Flaget team but he was tough. Flaget would beat you and then you'd see the players in a non-football setting and say "How in the world did those guys beat us?" One word answer: toughness.

There was a very good nose guard by the name of, I think, Herman Vaughn, who played in the mid to late 60s. I am not qualified to say whether he deserves to be on the all-time Flaget team but he was tough. Flaget would beat you and then you'd see the players in a non-football setting and say "How in the world did those guys beat us?" One word answer: toughness.

 

What a memory! Herman was a 5'6" dynamo on Faget's O and D lines from 1963 through 1965. He was tough, and a geninely nice guy.

 

Flaget was an all boy Xaverian Brother school in Louisville's west end. The student body came from primarily blue collar homes. It offered an unparalleled education, excellent atheltics, and strong discipline. Many grads will recount tales of physical duress inflicted on rambunctious teenage boys by faculty members during their tenure at the school.:D Of course, schools can no longer engage in that type of discipline for fear of legal reprecussions.

What a memory! Herman was a 5'6" dynamo on Faget's O and D lines from 1963 through 1965. He was tough, and a geninely nice guy.

 

Flaget was an all boy Xaverian Brother school in Louisville's west end. The student body came from primarily blue collar homes. It offered an unparalleled education, excellent atheltics, and strong discipline. Many grads will recount tales of physical duress inflicted on rambunctious teenage boys by faculty members during their tenure at the school.:D Of course, schools can no longer engage in that type of discipline for fear of legal reprecussions.

 

Bob Houk- All State End on the 1949 State Championship team. The rumor was that Paulie Miller turned down a job on Bear Bryant's UK staff to coach Houk after he left the seminary in 1948. Only played one year of football and only 1 1/2 years of basketball where he was also All State and set a record for scoring in Louisville. In a memorable LIT matchup Flaget beat Owensboro as Houk shutdown Cliff Hagan.

Bob Houk- All State End on the 1949 State Championship team. The rumor was that Paulie Miller turned down a job on Bear Bryant's UK staff to coach Houk after he left the seminary in 1948. Only played one year of football and only 1 1/2 years of basketball where he was also All State and set a record for scoring in Louisville. In a memorable LIT matchup Flaget beat Owensboro as Houk shutdown Cliff Hagan.

 

I strongly considered Mr. Houk for inclusion on the team but the fact that he had been in the seminary, resulting in only one year of football at Flaget, weighed in favor of the other selections.

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