William Henry Harrison High School - Legend Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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amt? x x ILLUSTRATING THE PURSUIT that made Harrisonls defense tougher than a nickel steak are Scott Kixmiller t72l, Mark Lively UH, Tom Glesige l64-l, and an unidentified Warrior. Steve Vessel tlll, preparing to hit the turf, was Harrisonls chief concern while playing Reitz as he lead the city in scoring. Gridders Tackle Tough F ield The 1964 edition of the Harrison football team displayed inimitable talent as it paved the way to an outstanding 6-3-1 record. llIt was a good season and I am pleased With the effort of the boys, remarked mentor Don Watson in retrospect of the past season. A good team cant be great unless there is a certain amount of luck involved. The Warriors only needed to survive an early season slump to finish with an excellent season. After beating state-ranked North in the opener, the gridders were taken from the clouds by Memorial and Reitz in succession. Lady luck had a hand in the Memorial defeat. Prior to the contest a Violent thunderstorm con- verted the grassless terrain of Enlow field into a muddy marsh. The Tigers, who sacrificed speed for size, subdued the shifty Warriors with their power. After this demoralizing defeat the War- riors traveled to Reitz Bowl to give the Panthers THE GOLDEN TOE of John Jacobi has given recognition to John as well as aiding Harrison in victory on numerous occasions. 32 all they wanted for three quarters, but yielded to the larger forces tReitz averaged 30 lbs. per man more than Harrisonl in the final period. In a city race that exhibited an equal field, the Warriors finished fourth, although never engaged in a fiasco. It was a good year on the gridiron for Harrison and the gridders can be proud of the season. IT DOESN'T HIT back growls Scott Kixmiller as he toughens his shoulder against a practice dummy.