1972 Game Action vs Cortland

1972 Game Action vs Cortland
Eagle QB Dennis Rosolowski around left end
Half a century ago we endured triple sessions in the August heat, pounded each other on a daily basis, and battled rugged competition weekly, all in spartan conditions. We bled green and gold.

And we had fun together, too.

Half a century later we have our memories and we have each other. We no longer flash the green and gold like we did in the day. Ours is the color that comes with age, experience, and some wisdom.

We are The Gray Eagles. Our stories are preserved here.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

1970: Brockport 27 - Bridgewater 0

Several weeks ago we posted a notice about the big game our defense had against Bridgewater in 1970, specifically mentioning Bill Kreger's four interceptions, the defensive backfield's seven, and the fact that Bill's seven for the season was a record at that time. The record is now nine.

Here we have a D&C report about the game. Seems the offense showed up, as well. Some familiar names seen here from that side of the ball. Mssrs. Lashbrook (#22) and Casullo (#44) need no introductions. Bill Leavey (#25) was a slippery little back who, I'm told, was a three-sport MVP his senior year at Tappan Zee High School, north of NYC on the west side of the Hudson. I almost got Billy killed at Curry that same season. But that's another story.

Thanks to Jim Rudgers for sharing this item from his collection. Left click on the image to enlarge it.

Frank Connell, #75
Class of 1972
Rochester, NY

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