1967
Season of Firsts
First, the Thomas Jefferson faithful get Friday night lights, as Jaguar Stadium is outfitted with lighting. Behind third year coach, Bap Manzini, the Jaguars win their first conference championship.
The Jaguars roared to a record of 8-1 in 1967. Runningback Ray Thomas was simply awesome as he scored a record of 24 touchdowns. Fullback/linebacker Rich Lacoma was a most feared player.
On defense, Tom Jenkins, Walter Kalcevic, and defensive back Fred Schademan were stalwarts.
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Season:
TJ 9 vs Baldwin 6: (Pictures, articles)
TJ 41 vs Brownsville 7: (Pictures, articles)
TJ 26 vs Clairton 7: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 40 vs Elizabeth Forward 6: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 52 vs Monongehela 7: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 34 vs Laurel Highlands 6: (Pictures, articles, video)
TJ 6 vs Monesson 9: (Pictures, articles)
TJ 27 vs Belle Vernon 0: (Pictures, articles)
TJ 20 vs Charleroi 13: (Pictures, articles, video)
Roster:
Seniors:
Walter Kalcevic
Dave Loughran
Joe Sullivan
Len Hamilton
Leroy George
Juniors:
Rob Morini
Howard Cochran
Steve Snavely
Jim Griffiths
Tom Coles
Tom Fisher
Harry Phillips
John “Hoppy” Mitruski
Gary Lotz
Gary Irwin
Ken McElhaney
Ted Spear
Greg Plavchak
Dave Loughran
Tom Houlihan
Jim Leete
Alan Potts
Sophomores:
Terry Ackman
Bart Bartko
Dan Capanna
Lou Cecconi
Alex Dziamniski
Ken Golden
Paul Hrvnak
Dave Lacoma
Bob Good
Brian Hebert
Tom Lafranki
Ken Langfitt
Chip Lanks
George Lee
Don Licht
John Macurak
Lou Malaki
Jim McClanahan
Jim Reynolds
Tim Stack
Ron Stoops
Curt Swaney
Ray Wolfe
Shawn Lyons
Coaching Staff:
Bap Manzini- Head Coach
Jim Hoffman-Assistant Coach
Ralph Arrigo-Assistant Coach
Tim Lee-Assistant Coach
John Rapchak-Assistant Coach
Stats:
Points scored per game:
Points allowed per game:
Rushing Yards (TD's):
Ray Thomas:
Rich Lacoma:
Receptions/yards (TD's):
Passing Yards/ Completions-Attempts (TD's):
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School Records:
Touchdowns in a season: 24-Ray Thomas
Previous Record:
Points Scored in a single game: 52- Monongehela
Previous Record:
Longest Punt Return: 89-Fred Schademan (Baldwin)
Previous Record:
