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The members of the 1971 football team include (front middle) Bart Watters; (first row) Doug Dix, Jim Elms, Fred Pollack, Bruce Schuman, Jerry Nelson, Randy Olson, Doug Knudson, Terry McEvilly, Bruce Kinsella, Brian Bogart, Tony Watters, Malcolm O'Rourke, Jeff Jacobs; (second row) head coach Frank Abbott, assistant coach Dave Decker, Ron Garrett, Art Humphreys, Dove Ledwig, Perry Bingham, Gary Heap, Brent Gatton, Bruce Todd, Tom Dixon, Don Williams, Nick Hammen, Jim Price, Bill Phillips, Steve Kinsella, Richard Donaldson, assistant coach Steve Fannin, assistant coach Tom Peterson; (third row) Dave Bennet, Wayne Dailey, Dorie Olson, Mark O'Rourke, Mark Grobe, Ken Sheek, Ray Mason, Randy Frye, Dale Gayhart, Jerry Banks, Scott Temperley, Jerry Kovich, Mike Williams, Tim Smith, Bob Manion, and Paul Watters.
Overall Record 5-1
Overall Record 5-1
The December 1970 issue of the Peace Pipe Chatter reported that the District #111 school district had approved football for Minooka beginning in the 1971-72 school year. The first season of football at Minooka in the fall of 1971 saw the program begin to blossom with success. Because it was Minooka's first year, most of the opponents were fresh/soph or JV teams. Minooka twice played Seneca, who were also a program in their first year. The stadium behind the school had just been added that year. Don Williams was named MVP, captain Bruce Kinsella was awarded sportsmanship, Tom Dixon was named most valuable lineman, and John Bogart was most valuable back.
Head Coach: Frank AbbottAssistant Coach: Steven Fannin, Dave Decker, Chris Peterson
Home Field: MCHS, 301. S. Wabena Ave, Minooka Conference: None
1971-72 Yearbook
Home Field: MCHS, 301. S. Wabena Ave, Minooka Conference: None
1971-72 Yearbook
Sources: 1971-72 MCHS yearbook, Peace Pipe Chatter, IHSA.org, Joliet Herald News
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