Brimfield High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brimfield, IL)

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 Catton, Christian, R. Cady, Johnson, D. Cady. ubeaA. biasuf. Although an automobile accident, an appendectomy, and numerous other ! injuries had their ill effects, nevertheless our season has proven to be a successful one. Captain Fred Johnson led the team and directed floor play while acting as center and contributing a large share to the final scores of each game. An enviable part of his record is the fact that he has started every varsity game since 1941, a total of ninety-nine contests, which gained for him recognition from the CHICAGO DAILY NEWS which said: “Johnson, incidentally,, is an outstanding candidate for honors as the ‘Iron Man’ of Illinois high school basketball. [At this writing] He has started 98 consecutive games. Our big boy, Rolland Cady, was our highest scorer, having amassed a total of 456 points. His control of both defensive and offensive bank boards was a valuable asset to the team. Every team has its floorman and, in our case, it was Dave Cady. His steady play and sharp passes characterized his actions or the hardwoods. Though Pete Christian is not a six foot giant, his constant seizure of defense rebounds started many drives toward our basket. More than once a finishing touch was added to a win when he threaded the nets from the outer court. Dale Catton—speed personified—showed himself to be a plague to the opponents with his quick ball stealing and lightning lay-ups. Once he got ahead of the opposition, dust was all that was visible. The opponents had occasion, in many instances, to feel the strength oi our reserves, the most notable example being the Elmwood game. Dale Clark, Willard Clark, Bill Culley, Bill Carter, Bill Gilroy, Don Maher, and Bob Porter were the mainstays in that department. 18 CACKLE HASSELBACHER - Manager