Blackford High School - Saga Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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VARSITY STARTE RS ia. wing 7 u 3 ir' ' - , 4 w..,,,,r has Ron McGaughy - ' All League Halfback 6 Senior H Tim Flood Quarterback Frank Spratling . . . .V f V Q Duane Kubo Junior Halfback 'hnzclxmggii'-de 9 Halfback Senior ' T 3 K x2.n S J'- K K Craig Ratkovich h Guard h Senior fr T., :' - I , , :TJ K 5 2 V- lg Chuck Poitier A Bob Rose All-League and All-Central Coast Center - End fx Junior sl Joe Ireland ' L.. Tackle 5 K ggvv Senior 1 . .51 1 Q r 8,5 ' . tg' r 31,4 1 .ri er- r ruu r, T ' ' f V -::'x s r rzw rr'r-- .T A he , f.,:,. , Jeff Momsen John Peterson Frdnk Core End Tackle Guard Junior Sophomore SGFUOI'

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I VARSITY FOOTBALL . . n . I . . . , , -- wwwn9nvfw2Sr.:+fgQ1.,,.-rw...i.: wise- 7' l - - - i' 1' ' .Q Row l. C. Potfier, J. Peterson, L. Sherman, R, Morrisey, S. Wills, J. Bloomfield, J. Whiteside, R. Adams, J. Momsen, T, Abraham. Row 2. B. Kubo, C. Baker, J. Guraro, C. Ratkovich, T. Flood, S. Honna, L. Dunham, J. Ireland, K. Burg, R. Wright. Row 3. M. Zimnicki, B. Rose, B. Hennig, R. McGcughy, D. Hoppin, F, Cote, G. Dickenson, G. Butcher, M. Panus, F. Spratling. Row 4. J Woods, C. Kloes, G. Oiedo, J. Smith, C, Wiggins, M. Shaw, H Schaefer, M. Sharp, M. Lombardo. Row 5. T. McEvoy, J. Henard G. Langworthy, J. VanFIeet, M. Rice, J. Duke, Mgr., M. Fitzgerald Mgr., N. Bennett, Mgr., B. Grant, Mgr., B, Littman, Mgr. 31

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COACH PESUT SCCREBOARD Blackford 27 Mitty 12 Blackford 7 Mission San Jose Blackford 6 Leigh 27 Blackford O Del Mar O Blackford 12 Campbell 19 Blackford 6 Westmont 14 Blackford 13 Camden 6 Blackford 29 Los Gatos O Blackford 21 Saratoga 21 COACH'S MESSAGE The 1966 Blackford Braves fooled the experts. After being picked to finish in last place in the conference and being faced with the possibility of splitting their two practice games, the hard hitting Braves were able to compile a 4-372 record. The season started with all positions wide open, to be filled by the young man with the most ability and a desire to work. There were surprises and disappointments in the battle forthe various iobs. We feel that competition for positions made our season a success. Very few were secure in their iobs-there was always a competitor ready to take each position. Although no title was won by the 1966 Braves, they were in contention all the way. We won our first two non-league games and had some momentum going for us. Then for four weeks we were hurt by fumbles, interceptions, and penalties. Our opponents gained by taking advantage of the mistakes we made. Our offensive unit had some problems maintaining consistency in moving the ball, yet Ron NlcGoughy, Jim Whiteside, and Duane Kubo did an excellent rushing iob along with the receiving of Skip Adams and Jeff Momsen. However, it was the play of our defensive unit, led by Chuch Pottier, Bob Rose, John Bloomfield, and Tom Abraham, that kept our opponents from moving the ball too well. Our defensive unit helped us score at least seven touchdowns in our last three games by taking the ball away from our opponents via fumbles, interceptions, or blocked kicks. lt is our hope that we developed a sense of PRlDE'this past season which will carry on for many years to come. We can attribute our team success to a team effort. Most of our squad will return in 1967. We hope that the competition will continue to be strong for each position. No man can afford to let up or someone else will have his iob. Our motto for next year is He can who thinks he can. 33 COACH BRKLJACICH