Pittsburg High School - Purple and White Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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'TT - i Dragon TED HOFFMAN, Ted was without a doubt one of the biggest guns in the Dragon offense. He Was also powerful on his plunges through the line, and fast on the end sweeps. Ted really shone when he broke into the secondary of an enemy. He was also a fine kicker. He is no doubt one of the best backs ever to carry a pigskin for PHS. DON MACHEERS, Gabby was the unsung hero of the Dragon squad this year. Don's splendid block- ing and hard clean tackles made him one of the best blocking backs in the S. E. K. Don in our opinion was the 'best line backer in the league and the best defensive player of the year for the Purple eleven RAY KNAUP, Ray played halfback and line backer this Year for the Dragons. Ray is a mighty' rough 'boy on both offense and defense, and one of the mainstays in the Dragon team next year. BILL RINEHART, Bill was the Toe for the Dragons this year. Bill not only kicked punts and extra points but also called signals and threw many passes. Bill is a junior and should be back for a position at first string quarterback next year, DAN MARTIN, Dan, playing the center position on the Purple Eleven, was always on hand to spur the team into action with his fine playing ability. Dan kept the spirits high and played a steady game of ball. He is a senior and will be lost through grad- uation. DANNY SLAVENS, Slavens was one of the mighty Mites plugging up the hole on defense this year. His offensive blocking and fine defense play will make his position difficult to fill. He is a senior and will be lost through graduation. ROGER HALLIDAY, Rage, 155 pounds of fighting guard, was a big factor in the Dragon line this year. Roger, shining on 'both offense and de- fense will be greatly missed next year as he grad- uates. MARVIN WHITE, Marv started out as Center this year but 'moved to guard early in he season. White was especially good on defense when he dropped back as a third line blocker, White is a junior and will be a big asset to the team next year. LARRY DOUGLAS, Ears was the big boy on the end this year. Larry had a knee injury that bothered him all year, yet in spite of it he played a splendid brand of ball all year. Larry is a senior and his position will be more than hard to fill next year. NEIL NELSON, Neil was one of the big main- stays in the Dragon line this year. Nelson, a Big Boy made it mighty rough on any one who thought of going over his tackle position. Nelson is a senior, and will be lost through graduation. RAY McDANIEL, Ray filled the Brains posi- tion on the Purple Dragon squad this year. He was not only good on calling signals but could hit hard on both offense and defense. Ray also was one of the Arms in the Dragon offense. His accurate passing was the cause of many touchdowns for the team. Ray is a senior and will 'be lost through grad- uatlon.. I 4 ,793 H 1, ? ZZ? I LOREN PHELPS, Loren was the little blond boy from Lamar, Mo., this year. He played fullback and was very useful to the Dragons. He will be lost through graduation. BOB McVICKERS, Bob was a hard hitting defensive end this year. He not only shone on defense but was a mighty nifty offensive end. Bob is a junior, has lots of fight and will be back for a first string next year. BOB VARNER, White Bob Varner was classed as one of the best in S. E. K. He was mighty fast on those end rounds and' could be depended on as a very cagable pass receiver. Varner is a junior and will be ack on the Dragon squad next year. CECIL WILSON, Red was one of the big uns in the Dragon offense this year. He received a knee injury early in the season but really showed his stun' later in the year. Cecil is a junior and surely will help the Purple gridsters next year. DON KIRK, Dcpey all 205 pounds of him was undoubtedly a powerful mainstay in the Dragon defense. Kirk was called upon to carry the ball several times during the season, and did a very good job. Kirk was our choice for all S. E. K. Don is a senior, and will be greatly missed next year. EUGENE ZIMMERMAN, ZIM played a stellar role at tackle this year. Zim was hard hitting gn defense and was a good blocker on offense. This is his 2nd and last year of football for the Dragons. His position will be hard to fill next year. BILL MARLIER, Bill was a newcomer this year. but proved he had plenty of stuti' on the ball. Bill was a good man on both offense and defense. He did SOXUBIPUYIUYIE for the Dragons this year too. Bill is a Junior and should be a big asset to the team next year. JIM S.MEDLEYi, Little Jim was a substitute guard this year. Jim saw plenty of action and made it- tough for anyone trying to go through his pos, itlcn. Jim is a junior and will be back next. year. JOHN GIBSON. Gibson .played :ubstitute end for flhe Dragons this year. His outstanding ability for snaggmg passes made him one of the offensive ends the Dragons had. John is a junior and should be back to be a big help to the Purple Gridsters next , ear. EDWARD GRANDLE, Ed saw service this year as a tackle. Grandle's weight and size made him a threat at tackle position. Ed will be back next year and should hold down one cf the first string berths next year. BILL REED. Bill played substitute center for the Dragons this year. He was a good blocker on defense and a good defensive line backe . R d ill t b back with the Dragons next season. ee W no e BILL NELSON, Bill held down the position cj guard. Nelson wasone of the speediest. guards on the team. Bill is a junior and will be back to help the Dragons next year. RICHARD LANCE, Lance played substitute end ,this year. He played equally well cn both offense and defense and will be back next year to fill an end position.