Grand Island College - Islander Yearbook (Grand Island, NE)

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GEORGE RAY First Year. Weight 235. L. T. This was Red's first year of col- legt football yet he was one of the best tackles in the conference. When an extra yard was needed it was made by Red on a tackle around play. His strength and fight could al- ways be depended upon. A player needed for our future victories. IRWIN DOANE First Year. Weight 155. T., H. B. Sheik was a man who could be trusted with more than one position. Many times he would break through and invite the enemy to a few yards loss. A valuable Zebra for the team of '26, FRANK TRACY First Year. Weight 165. F. B. Tracy was one of those Mason City Specials! A handsome player with knowledge of the game. He was a hard hitter on the offense and on the defense, strong in every play. His future records will be worth watch- mg. MERRILL YOUELL First Year. Weight 190. T. Silky'l was a player of great im- portance. He could be depended upon to make holes for the backs to get through. His powerful defense was feared by his opponents. Silky should show up great next season. DOUGLASS HAYMAN First Year. Weight 155. G. Dougy was another one of the men who possessed an educated toe. He placed the ball back of the goal line on the kick-off many times. We are expecting great things of him next year.

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CHARLIE FOSTER Third Year. Weight 165. R. H. This is Bixen's third year on the team. He has played hard and steady W-a sure ground gainer and hard hit- ter. We hope Chick will be romp- ing on Cowley's meadow next year for he is a consistent player, an asset to the team. ED SMITH Second Year. Weight 210. R. G. Snotky was one of the hardest fighting guards in the state. His great ability was in stopping line punts and in opening holes for the speedy backs to dash through. We are glad that Snooky has two more years with the Zebras. MERLE HAYNES Second Year. Weight 165. L. H. F. B. Ducky was one of our best half- backs. His educated toe often booted the ball out of danger. When an ex- tra yard was needed, he made it. Spain Haynes promises a few tricks for next season. EARL FOSTER Second Year. Weight 155. Lf E. Foster was one of the most de- pendable ends on the team. His great ability was on the defense. Those long end runs were stopped and the oppon- ents thrown for a loss. A Zebra es- sential to next fall's squad. WILLIAM MCGRATH First Year. Weight 155. Center. Bill was a veteran at the game after a few appearances on the grid- iron. He was in every play and many times he would break through and throw the play for a loss. Bill has one more year. We are looking for- ward with eagerness to his return in the fall.

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FORREST RUSH Captain Elect First Year. Weight 150. L. H. Rush was the fastest man on the team. His quick footwork and speed made many needed yards for G. I. C. We hope to see Rush on the all-state team in '26 and captain of a cham- pion team. EDWARD RICH First Year. Weight 150. Center A dark haired favorite of the fans. Ed had the old HG. I. C. fight and kept things lively in the center of the line. He's a safe bet for next year. PAUL MORRIS First Year. Weight 155. End. Pauly had great ability in receiv- ing passes. Whenever he was given an opportunity to show his fight he did so and is now a full-fledged Ze- bra. He will loom up strong in the fall. PAUL NITZEL First Year. Weight 165. G. Nitzel was one of our fighting guards. The Zebra spirit was dis- played whenever he was in the game. Watch him on the gridiron in the future. ANDY WEILAND First Year. Weight 150. Q. B. Andy was the smallest man on the team, but his quickness and ac- tive footwork took the ball deep into the enemies' territory. The returning of punts and the long runs character- ized his playing.