These seniors were among the last crop to play at Honolulu Stadium and the final year before the Star-Bulletin began doing its All-State team. Its puzzling to me that how can the 2017 Santa Ana Mater Dei team be left off this list and not even considered? They faced Odessa Permian in the final, as well as powerhouses Milby, Jones, Skyline and Westmount. State & National Champs. Home; . Their pass rush was easily one of the greatest in high school history. Led by future NFL pro bowl twins Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, the two obliterated defensive lines. His best receiver Quinton Smith played college football at Kansas. The Spartans finished the season undefeated and were able to push the streak forward. Their point and turnover differential was among the best of all time. He averaged 16 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and three rejects per game. The largest chunk of this data is the addition of Parade All-America teams. The team that standouts over the others, is the 2001 version of the Spartans. The Panthers lost tow of the three games but the opponents left with a better knowledge of what and where Paint Branch is. #5) McKinley (Canton, Ohio) 1997 Led by a bevy of players that went on to star at Ohio State, the 1997 McKinley team is the best team Ohio ever produced. Having been selected to play in the twenty fourth edition of the All-American Bowl, Scott will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in the Alamodome University of Iowa Commit Kadyn Proctor Welcomed to 2023 All-American Bowl with Virtual Jersey Presentation But aside from noting McDonald's All-Americans, we had little to no info on the top recruits from older seasons. Head coach Bob Ladicer was probably the best high school football coach ever. The Chuck Taylor All-America team was picked from the most outstanding performers in the game. Temple. honestly, the only reason people think these teams would dominate anybody is that they all come from larger cities. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Juniors Chan and Erik Sandie were both Division I recruits on the offensive line. Always expressionless, the 6-3 leaping Clark singlehandedly won many a game for Gwynn Park. Eventually he was invited to play in the Under Armour All-American football and baseball games. Vigor became the first team to win back to back championships in Alabama's largest classification since 1976. While many area basketball enthusiasts would jokingly ask "what's a Paint Branch?" Miami-bound QB Jacory Harris passed for 281 yards and 2 TDs. Vigor completed its 13-0 season by beating Berry 41-7 in the 6A championship game at Legion Field. While it depends on the type of athlete, most have pretty unique diets compared to the average joe. Buscar en el sitio. This year's chief of staff, Mark (The General: Clark certainly did his part - 23 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two blocked shots - in leading the Yellow Jackets to another (ho hum!) Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Future top 25 recruit nationally, wide recover Cameron Colvin only played occasionally for the team. Ohio High School Athletic Association 4080 Roselea Place . The 1976 Panthers went 12-0 and won the national championship. State. Atlanta. The three-time All-American beat by a half-yard the career average of first-team punter Ray Guy, and for years, few others approached them. That format remained in place until 1963, when a fifth five-man team was added. They won in 2OT by a score of 45 - 42. His shoulders may have gotten heavy at times but it is hardly reflected in his 24-point, eight-rebound, six-assist and five-steal per game averages from his guard position. They played several supposed national powers in the pre-season. Cops would stop them to take pictures, they ate free at restaurants and even autographed a baby. Five members of the 1988 team went on to play professionally in the NFL or CFL, Mitch Davis, Roosevelt Patterson, Willie Anderson, Albert Reese and Kevin Lee, all went on to play professionally in the NFL or CFL. So ya, there star power was immense. Saginaw, MI, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Ihler. Stewart, OC Capitol Hill, Tackle Melrose Minton, Sayre, Guard James Harris, Duncan, Guard Don Presley, Ada, Guard Billy Farley, Altus, Guard 1940 massillon tigers were national champions that year . The Chuck Taylor All-America team was picked from the most outstanding performers in the game. To see this consistancy over a half century is simply amazing, plus Castle & Staff taught them (like other dedicated coaches, so much more than football. They featured future NFL players James White, Giovanni Bernard, Phillip Dorsett and Rashad Greene. When the season finished they were ranked as the number one team in the nation by USA today and Rise/ESPN. Their defense still managed four shutouts. Aquinas had a superior passing game which featured 3 big time weapons. So for the first time there were ten 1st-team All Americans, for instance. The six selectors recognized by the NCAA as "official" for the 1960 season are (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), (2) the Associated Press (AP), (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), (4) the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA), (5) the Sporting News, and (6) the United Press International (UPI). Paul Brown coach for cleveland browns and cincinnati bengals said his 1940 tigers could have beat his 1941 6-1-1 ohio state football team. The only team from Alabama that can boast a national title on its resume. Their offense was unstoppable and their defense posted 8 shutouts giving up only 4.8 points per game. As a member of the U.S. 400 freestyle relay in '76, she won Olympic gold in world record time. Unlike some seasons in the streak, the Spartans faced two nationally ranked teams in the 2001 season. They faced the top competition of Georgia throughout the season. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Another standout was two way star Ron Simmons, who went to star at Florida State. they were 1st HS team in nation to 500 wins and then 600 wins. The team faced multiple court hearings with the Texas state legislator, the hearings would determine if they would be eligible to continue playing. You should take a look at that teams stats & stars. At the end of the year, there were efforts to get them together, but the high school associations squashed the idea. After all, this is supposed to be the best in history list, , not the best teams since 1975. Ever since PARADE selected its first All America High School Football Team in 1963, the magazine has been discovering some of the greatest gridiron legends in history. This team was able to pull talent from across the nation, a clear advantage that most high schools dont have. Canton works with home grown city kids and their success over the many years is proven. Seven Warriors made the first team with ILH runner-up Iolani landing five on the squad. The standout lineman was two way starter and nationally ranked Derek Landri. The following chart identifies the NCAA-recognized consensus All-Americans and displays which first-team designations they received. Saginaw, Michigans 1973 Arthur Hill team should be among the greatest at 9-0 and unscored upon and Class A state champs. The Warriors allowed only 20 total points over the next six games with three shutouts, including a 7-0 win over Iolani. Nov. 12, 2014 10:41 AM PT. Future NFL Pro Bowler Lavonte David went largely unnoticed and unappreciated. Yates defense was known for their overwhelming speed, which suffocated every offense they faced. Your email address will not be published. Gregory appears to be moving in third gear until a pesky guard drives down the lane looking for an easy layup. The No. The coach continued To be honest with you, I never really felt like we were going to lose ever. He was quoted as saying Carter was the best team because of its exceptional speed on defense. D.W. Rutledge head coach of Judson high lost to Carter in the 1988 final also thinks that Carter was the best team of the 80s. The defensive team only gave up 18 points all season. People ask me all the time: What made you guys so much better than everybody else? From 1916 to 1946, the "official" All-State teams were selected by Harry Martinez of the New Orleans Daily States. They were all very decisive wins and we had to manage that the right way so the kids didnt become complacent, Thom McDaniels said. CO. QB. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The 6-7 scoring and rebounding machine, who may be better than his 6-8 brother, poured in 23 points per game and pulled down 15 rebounds per game. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Not mentioned in the article was the powerhouse John Harris (Harrisburg) PA. teams in 1967 and 68. A member of coach Joe Gallagher's "Iron Five," Pitchford pumped in 18.5 points per game. His biggest weapons were future NFL players receivers Phillip Dorsett and Rashadd Greene. Five different Warriors rushed for touchdowns in the final game and quarterback Kimo Perkins was 7-for-17 for 179 yards and a touchdown passing. can contact Texas Football managing editor Greg Tepper. He had played against 1985 Yates, lost to Carter in 1988, and lost twice to Permian in 1989. This teams mentality was simple, run, run and run some more. Jesse Canion played at East Carolina and fellow defensive back Rusty Smith played at Navy. Top Schools High School Menu; McDonalds All-American; Rosters; Players; Awards; Stats; 1996 McDonalds All-American Rosters. They were running backs Tony Dorsett of Pittsburgh and Ricky Bell of USC and defensive end Ross Browner of Notre Dame. The No. Junior to Dennis Harrison, The Tennessean's 1970s All-Decade football team Mike Organ Nashville Tennessean Published. While effort and fundamentals were their backbone, the team had no shortage of talent. 1977-78. All-time AP Polls and All-Ohio Teams for football and boy's and girl's basketball. Robbins had plenty of stars with 5 future NFL players. Although only sophomores on the team, future Ole Miss signees OT Gregory Little and safety Jaylon Jones provided a spark for the Eagles. 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Completing an undefeated season they finished 1st in the ESPN national poll. It should be noted that these games featured many of the top performers in high school at the time, but that top African-American players like Oscar Robertson, Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain were conspicuously absent. Bourgeois in Gray, LA consistently produces the nations best football team. One of the top recruits in the nation in basketball, he was a Parade All-American and led his team to two state titles. Yates displayed characteristics that often lead to success at any level. The Sporting News and Time polled football scouts and the editors of Pro Football Weekly College Football News, and Football News chose teams for their publications. Guys played college at Florida, Marshall, Bowling Green, Dartmouth, Ohio U, Eastern Kentucky, Michigan, Murray State, Morehead State, Wittenberg, Salem WV, Capital, Central State OH, Bell was an all-American RB and played with ny Giants and St. louis Cardinalsand Boyd was drafted by 49ers and picked in 2nd round. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Had Earl Campbell, Ronnie Lee, Gary Don Johnson, and Andrew Mellontree all of which made it and were starters in the NFL. He had a big senior season in 2001 with 3,300 passing yards and 33 touchdowns. Who Will Break These NBA All-Star Game Records? Texas High School Football Record Book Dave Campbell's Texas Football maintains the state's most widely respected and cited Texas high school football record book. High School College Nationality; Tim Andree--Bloomfield, MI-Brother Rice High School (MI) Notre Dame: United States: Sam Bowie: C: 7-1: 235: Lebanon, PA: Mar 17, 1961: Lebanon High School (PA . Lineman Roosevelt Patterson played at Alabama, where he helped the Tide win the national title in 1992. 10-0 in 1970 and 10-0 in 71 before playoffs in Ohio. After losing two of its first three games of the 1976 season, the Kamehameha Warriors rattled off nine straight wins, including a 46-6 thrashing of Radford in the Prep Bowl. 1976 College Football All-America Team View source The 1976 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. In 1979, he passed for a then Flint-area record 1,926 yards and 26 touchdowns in the time before spread offenses. 1971 parade all american football team. Anthony. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Ki Aldrich. Their two most talent players ended up never playing in college or the NFL, mostly due to their criminal record. They went wire to wire as the number 1 ranked team in the nation. Johnny Joseph a top 100 corner back nationally, went to Bowling Green. 14. Their 1977 team was pretty stout. ALL-AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HONORS . Dave CampbellsTexas Football maintains the states most widely respected and cited Texas high school football record book. Kevin Lee ended up catching passes at Auburn. Might want to add last years 2017 consensus national champion Mater Dei High School. The Bulldogs generally depressed their opponents, in their first six games they beat Akron Garfield, GlenOak, Jackson, Mentor, Glenville and Central Catholic by a combined score of 314-31. "It's good for your confidence knowing you can make a mistake and you won't get snatched.". Texas and some other states still depend (parents have to move to district) on players in their district. Parochial schools recruit the best players and I generally dont speak very highly of their greatest teams because of it. They won their second straight Class 6A state championship, defeating Boone 41-0. He performed even better in big games, racking up 365 yards rushing (14.6 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns in three postseason games. The toughest game, came against Cleveland St. Ignatius in which they won 35-32. Led by junior running back and future NFL star Maurice Jones-Drew, the 5-7 bulldozer racked up 1,043 yards and 22 touchdowns on just 75 touches during the 2001 season (13.9 YPC). Would have beaten anyone on your listno doubt about it. Birmingham Age-Herald Since the start of the 1997 season The Beach went 57-1-1. Greene helped Florida State win a championship in 2014. 1975. "Twenty-two people, 11 on defense, 11 on offense and each a Division I talent. Walker ranked second in the FBS in rushing with 1,636 yards to go with 18 rushing touchdowns. Future 4 time NFL pro-bowler James Brooks was a dynamo with the ball, quick but still strong enough to break tackles and stay on his feet. 2 Southlake (Texas) Carroll. STATE TEAM HISTORY Ladies - 1971 Capt Morrison, Mrs JB "Sis" San Antonio 1 Coleman, Brenda Waco 2 Bennet, Jo Ann Lufkin 3 Anderson, Lupe Dallas 4 Goukas, Barbara Houston 1972 All State Teams Open First - 1972 Open Second - 1972 Capt Pope, Ricky Dallas Capt Davis, Willaim Houston 1 Johnson, Jack San Antonio 1 Clark, John Abilene 2 Killian, Tito San Antonio 2 Alexander, John Mineral Wells #10) Allen High School (Texas) 2013 The most recent team on our list was 2013 Allen, a dominant collection of college talent. Besides the future Hurricane players, the Bulls had plenty of talent. Try 7 Days Free to get access to 837 million+ pages, 1976 Parade All America High School Football Team (14th Annual), Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. As Craig Harris goes, so goes the T. C. Express. 1 vs No. It was no accident St. John's dethroned Metro Conference dominator De Matha for the title this season. Three players were unanimously selected by all four official selectors and all five unofficial selectors. OHSAA State Tournament Results. Shame on you for not recognizing excellence. Dick Reich: Heisman Club: 1951: Mike Stubjlar: All-Academic: 1965: Jeremiah Young: Parade All-American: 2008 . The leader of a team touted by Sports Illustrated in the 1960s as the "greatest high school football team of all-time." He led Everett to a 16-0 record and a point differential of 600-0. Murray had his pick of schools before ultimately ending up at Oklahoma. The straw that stirred the drink was two-way All-American Jesse Armstead. Evans, a high school All-American, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on four armed robbery counts. To access digitized newspapers from farther back all the way to 1840 subscriptions to staradvertiser.newspapers.com are available for $7.95 per month or $29.95 for six months. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. It will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Jamar Taylor was a great addition to the running game before heading off to Alabama. Their closest game of the season was against Hardaway, in a 35-28 win. Anderson High School dominated the league in the mid-1940s. After their dominant playoff run they were named Georgia state champions and "mythical" co-national champions with Moeller High School of Ohio. Goro . 2006 Lakeland may be their crowning jewel. Dick played Football, Basketball and Baseball and was named to the All-Catholic Division Football Team as a senior. "When I get to college, I want to be a complete player," said Ratiff. I think it's going to take a while for another team to be like that '88 team." The Wake Forest transfer was the key to the Spartans' revival under second-year coach Mel Tucker. 2013-14. The Entire defense returned from the season before. Defense tackle John Brown overwhelmed opponents and originally signed with Tennessee before his grades forced him the junior college route. Most teams that might be talented, they don't be hard workers. With Lane on the roster, Austin's L.C. Here's some notes on the evolution of how the team was constituted: Some interesting notes on the history of the list: You'll notice that there's an additional tab on the High School All American's page, which will take you to a list of Chuck Taylor All-Americans from 1949 to 1956. Tim Hudak, yes some of Iggy teams were great but as a Canton Mckinley Bulldog fan for well ovr 50 years i think the Pups finally got their due with one 1997 being fifth best all time!! The players were eligibly part of 21 different armed robberies. They were the ultimate collection of players willing to make unique sacrifices. They cruised through the regular season, with victories over the likes of Carroll and Cedar Hill. The speedster had 15 touchdown runs of 50 yards or more. Although the changing of rules has made it much easier for teams to score, this team was simply an offensive god. The star power was overwhelming with more than 18 division 1 prospects. The Cowboys beat nationally ranked Odessa Permian, the team that inspired Friday Night Lights. They were listed as mythical national champions by USA Today in 2007. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMH15OCNA70. For the year 1960, the NCAA recognizes six published All-American teams as "official" designations for purposes of its consensus determinations. Change year? Copyright 2023 Legends Clothing Co. | Website builder by Shopify. The names, logos, and other source identifying features of newspapers depicted in our database are the trademarks of their respective owners, and our use of newspaper content in the public domain or by private agreement does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement from, the publishers of the newspaper titles that appear on our site. The ESPYs had to be the pinnacle. 11 players named first team All Ohio. They finished 2nd in the USA Today poll behind Pine Forest of Pensacola, Florida. Although, they were never in danger of loosing a game. That was the Class A Saginaw Arthur Hill HS. By all accounts the 2007 team was simply remarkable. #2) Vigor (Prichard, Alabama) 1988 1988 Vigor was the greatest team the state of Alabama has ever produced. Over 14 NFL pro bowlers have walked the halls of Northwestern. O-Pee-Chee Tony Esposito Ice Hockey Sports Trading Cards,; O-PEE-CHEE 1969 Hockey Trading Cards,; O-Pee-Chee Phil Esposito Ice Hockey Sports Trading Cards, A dime will get you a dollar that most of them will answer Kenny Matthews of Dunbar. Radford managed just 77 total yards against Kamehameha in the Prep Bowl. The focus of ESPNs 30 for 30 documentary, What Carter Lost highlighted this ultra talented team. Greatest High School Football Teams of All Time . "Everything was rough in the beginning but it finally came together." The Lions displayed a discipline style that might have been the difference. Linebacker Mitch Davis, a junior in 1988, signed with Georgia the next year. Chad Adams accepted a scholarship at Arizona State as did Maayomi Olootu jr at Northern Illinois. Southwest. The most competition that we experienced was at practice. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1976 season.