St Philip Basilica High School - Phian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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OUR GRIDDER FINISHED I THIRD PLACE To the team 741 of St. Philipis-to those fellows who gave all they had for the honor and glory of the school-we pay tribute in these comparatively few words. The team itself had no high place in the Catholic League standings but its fine showing was a credit to the school. The team played as a powerful machine under the Purple and Gold colors. Throughout the season the team ,won only two, tied one and lost three. ln all games the team showed the determinism and sportsman like spirit that is typical of St. Philip's teams. lts keynotes of offense and defense were speed and deceptiong by these, the squad was able to give its opponents a real battle. We shall now consider the players and attempt to sum up their qualities as members of the team. At end positions the Gaels had Bill Morrissey, a fine blocker and clever offensive man. At the other end was jim O7Malley a speedy defense man. The first string tackle positions were held by Pat O'Brien and John Forbes. two strapping lads with plenty of punch and spirit. Walsh and Dugan played such a bang-up game at guard that the team was at a loss with- out them. Ralph Carroll held down the center position. The backfield was com- posed of Whalen. quarter-back. Coutoure and Aubin at halfs and Gambino at fullback. All these players and their qualities added up to a very competent team. 72

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l'at U'l3rien. captain of the V140 Gaels. vi as the firsl captain at St. l'hilip in 3 years. He vv as hothered most of the season hy an injured knee vvhieh vvas ,hard on the team for Pat has proven to he a very' valuahle man. Jim Dugan. Senior left guard. yvho vv as named to the all section team hy the Daily News. Uutstanding for his aggressive and dare'dev il play ing. 'lihis spirit caused Jimmy serious injuries tvviee this year hut still he fought vvith the undying Gael spirit. Bill Morrissey. another senior vvho vvill he sorely missed hy the l'urple and Gold. lle was exceptionally fast at getting dovyn under punts and proved to he very' valuahle in slipping in from his position to stop the opponents- hall carriers. Jim U'lVlalley'. coupled vyith llill Morrissey comprised one ol the eity's hest pair of ends. l.ike Morrissey. ,lim is also very' last and is like his partner in his aggressive spirit. He is one ol the hest pass receivers seen this year. Also captain elect of next yearis varsity. john Forhes. junior also yvill he hack for another great year at tackle next season. His outstanding qualities vvere those of heing svvift-looted and quick- thinking. He was very' good at opening holes for his hall carriers. Tom Wialsh. vvas a standout among players in St. Philipis line this year. llis playing was mainly' responsible for St. Philipis rise to third place this year. Red proved very' valuable for his punting and extra-point kicking which vvas very' efficient throughout the entire season. Walter Welch. a junior who stood out at center this year. Wally outpointed many' competitors for the regular herth and he really' deserved it. He vvill he hack next year to give his hest for the Gaels. Dick Whalen. quarterback and safety' man for the Gaels who may play' right half next yfear. Dick had much to do to overshadovv his hrother. former Gael player hut with one more year to play' he seems to have eclipsed his hrother lioh. 73