Goodrich High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Fond Du Lac, WI)

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cAm. SMEDBERG Basketball COACH OF THE YEAR title was bestowed upon Smedberg by his Con- ference fellow coaches for the splendid job he did in developing a young, in- experienced squad. Fellow coaches were quick to recognize the superb coaching of the Cardinal mentor plus the spirit and exemplary conduct dis- played by his proteges. Coach Carl Swede Srnedberg's resignation at the end of the season was a disappointment to his many friends, fellow workers, and players who train- ed under him. Basketball Honors During '59-'60 Season The fact that so many of our able mention list. Murphy Tadman Brown Wxlderman Nussbaum Esther Hochrein P hoopsters won special honors was clearly an indication of their fine teamwork and unself ish attitude. Al Esther was A awarded an All-Conference po sition and Bob Hochrein was chosen to the second mythical five. In addition, Ion Brown lack Nussbaum, Bob Tadman Mike Murphy, and Ken Wilder man were named to the honor age Se e ty

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Bob Hochrein Ray Christ Mike Murphy 1-toger rreinerg non ran Basketball With the loss of such fine performers as Bestor, King, Damm, and Rose from the '58-'59 squad, Coach Smedberg was resigned to a rebuilding year. Even the dopesters, in their pre-season ratings, had the Cards pegged as the weak sister of the Conference. However, our boys had other ideas. After losing the first three of four games the Cards jelled into a smooth working aggregation. In the next four contests they leveled off the three top-rated clubs of the Conference, Oshkosh, Appleton, and Sheboygan Central, respectively, with Green Bay East included for good measure. Then, in the second round, they assured themselves of a successful season by administering the double wham- my to Oshkosh in an exciting 60-55 game on the opponent's floor. From that point they were contend- ers for the title right down to the Wire. Coach Smedberg employed a clever possession-type ball interspaced with a running game which kept the fans on the edge of their seats. The defensive press was no obstacle to our fighting five, but even more noteworthy was the balanced attack, teamwork, and a hunger for victory. Al Esther, a transfer from Green Bay West, was an All-Conference selection while Bob Hochrein was named to the second team. Ion Brown, lack Nussbaum, Bob Tadman, Mike Murphy, and Ken Wilderman all received honorable mention. In a vote of teammates, Bob Hochrein was chosen team honorary captain, and Ion Brown was awarded the distinction of most valuable player. Additional lettermen were Roger Freiberg, Bud Aspatore, and Chuck Brunau. Clark Palmer and Steve Eckles were granted letters for their excellent job as team managers. The loss of Hochrein, Murphy, Tadman, Freiberg, and Christ by graduation will be keenly felt. Coach Lautenschlager, who will assume head coaching duties in '60-'61, completed a highly successful year with a battling Iayvee squad. With a Conference record of 10-4, this gang of warriors missed first place by the margin of one game. This fine array of spirited boys will surely give next year's varsity a boost. C. SMEDBERG M. LAUTENSCHLAGER Page Eighty