Linton High School - Lintonaire Yearbook (Schenectady, NY)

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l I S . I F VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FRONT ROW, left to right: T. Trapini, D. O'Brien, R. Wilgocki, B. Makofski, P. Bricoccoli, D. Farone, B. Butler, H. Lorch, S. Wa goner, D. DeMeo, R. Oyer, L. Gregory. SECOND ROW: P. Popo lizio, N. Pomato, M. Caschera, A. Insogna, P. Fazzone, B. Isgro The roll out option play once more nets yardage for Bricoccoli. B. Schober, S. Schiavo, D. Kopec, T. Wheeler, J. Helstowski, F. Trapini. THIRD ROW: R. Lalla fCoachQ, R. DiSarro, N. Braun, B. Reale, M. Galgiewicz, M. Farrone, H. Antonelli, R. Juwa, A. Durante, M. Meola, L. DeFilippo, D. Denio fCoachj. Bill Makofski romps for big 'gain against Troy. - 3 5 aw E

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.' ' 1' COACH AND CAPTAINS FRONT ROW, left to right: Richard Lalla CCoachl, Paul Bricoccoli CQuarterbackJ, Dick Farone QGuardJ, Bob Butler fEndl. FOOTBALL Under the superb guidance of Head Coach Richard Lalla and assistants Dominic Denio, Edward Catino, and John Zia- mandonis, our football team completed an excellent season with a 7-1 record and the Class A Championship. The opening game against Amsterdam gave ample insight into our tremendous ability. Star halfbacks Ron Oyer and Bill Makofski each scored two touchdowns while fullback Dick Wilgocki added another and kicked Eve extra points in our convincing 35-Ovictory. The whole defensive unit did an out- standing job holding Amsterdam to minus six yards rushing. The next three games provided similar results. A 25-0 first period lead was turned into a 31-0 victory over Troy, which was followed by wins over New York Military 'Academy C45-6D and Newburgh Free Academy Q33-7j. Quarterback Paul Bricoccoli threw four touchdown passes and Oyer scored five touchdowns to lead the way. Albany gave us a tough time before we could claim victory. Bill Makofski scored a first quarter touchdown, and the defen- sive' unit did the rest for a 6-O triumph. Our only loss came at the hands of Easton High at Easton, Pennsylvania. Their super' r depth proved to be too much for us, and they won 33-14. The game was not our only loss as Bill Makofski and center Howie Lorch were lost for the sea- son with leg injuries. We rebounded with a 13-0 victory over Mont Pleasant. The whole team played magnificently, but Ron Oyer was definitely the star. He scored the first touchdown and threw a.27-yard pass to Dan DeMeo,. who made a beautiful catch in the end zone for the other. In the season's finale, we routed LaSalle, Diocesan League Champs, 27-0. Bricoccoli finished his fine high school career by throwing three touchdown passes, two of which were caught by Oyer. 72 RECORD LIN TON OPPONENT 35 Amsterdam 0 31 Troy 0 45 New York Military Academy 6 33 Newburgh Free Academy 7 6 Albany 0 14 Easton High, Pennsylvania 33 13 Mont Pleasant 0 27 LaSalle O Coach Lalla discusses strategy with quarterback Bricoccoli S

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wan. ,,,, 1 smmr A League FIRST STRING CLAS.S A CHAMPS FRONT ROW, left to right: Seated L. Gregory CTacklej, D. B. Butler fEndj, B. Makofski fHalfb'ackl, P. Bricoccoli QQuarter- Farone QGuardj, H. Lorch QCenterJ, E. Wagoner CGuardj, T. backj, D. Lalla QCoachJ, R. Oyer fHalfbackD, M. Meola CEndD, Trapini fTacklel. SECOND ROW Standing: D. DeMeo fEndj, R. Wilgocki CFullbackj. NYMA is unable to stop Ron Oyer. ma ,tw-.sm,,sa:.m.:nsNmmmamtwsN. f.:'.twww,,m.-m ewes- saw :sweater sa: ss:-sw.w1setws.gftwmsww :wmv ,M-Q Q. ... .www Qm..w-.Q For the first time since 1953, Linton can lay claim to the Class A Football Championship. Actually, this is Linton's first title because eight years ago was in the Nott Terrace era. Not only did we win the championship, but we did it without a point to be scored against us. We defeated Amsterdam 35-0, Troy 31-O, Albany 6-0, and Mont Pleas- ant 13-O. The key game in our bid for the championship was the encounter with Albany. A first quarter touchdown and another Hne performance by the defensive unit pre- served our victory. Naturally, our most satisfying triumph was the one over our arch-rival Mont Pleasant. This game not only clinched the league title but also made us city champs. Star of the Mont Pleasant game and player most respon- sible for our winning the league championship was Ron Oyer, a transfer from Armijo High in Fairfield, California, last September. The 6-feet, 190-pounder was a standout in every game he played. lt is impossible in this limited space to relate everything that he did for our team. The biggest tribute to Oyer's ability came when he was selected to the first team of the Wigwam Wisemen Scholastic All- American Football Team. This is the first time a Linton player has been so honored, and, in recognition of his achievements, his number has been retired.