The list was compiled by a committee of 24 who voted first. A four-year starter at running back, Grady helped lead the Pioneers to a 49-3 record and two Division 3 state championships. the official baseball of Minor League Baseball and the NCAA, and an approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation. He was the best running back I ever had.". 80. 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. He was an all-SEC performer at University of Tennessee as a defensive back and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 1988 draft. PAUL WALDERZAK, OT, SAGINAW ARTHUR HILL (1971-1973): Like Eurick, Walderzak was a member of the 1973 Arthur Hill team that outscored its opponents 433-0. 14. He was a five-time Pro Bowl player, who finished his career with 35 interceptions. For more information . AP, UPI, NEA, and Central Press were all press organizations that polled writers and players. 34. He was voted MVP of the MAC in 1982. Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the nation's top high school football players at the conclusion of the season. An all-state quarterback who could win with his arm or his legs, Wright led Arthur Hill to a state title in 1991 and a state runner-up finish in 1992. 33. TODD LYGHT, WR/DB,POWERS CATHOLIC (1985-1986): Lyght earned all-state and all-American honors his senior season. ALEX NIZNAK, QB, ITHACA (2008-2010): A two-time all-state selection, Niznak led Ithaca to a perfect 14-0 season in 2010, as he passed for 2,731 yards and 31 touchdowns while rushing for 1,161 yards and 21 touchdowns. A team with 21 seniors capped a solid three-year run for the Scarlet Fliers program, going 23-3-1 over that period andwinning a pair of Class A titles. CALVIN ONEAL, LB, SAGINAW (1969-1971): A two-time all-state linebacker, ONeal averaged 14 tackles per game his senior year and wasMVP of the Saginaw Valley League. The 1960s were a different time, socially and on the football field. CLASS-YEAR-POSITION-PLAYER-SCHOOL. He also held the record for longest field goal for 13 yearsafter a 55-yard effort in 1981 vs. Farmington. The All-American Conference was billed a the best league of high school football teams in Ohio. During the 1993 season he rushed for 2,783 yards. He went on to play college football at UCLA, where tied a Rose Bowl record with four touchdowns against University of Iowa in 1986 before playing six years in the NFL with Cincinnati. As a senior, he helped lead Muskegon to the state title. Follow him on Twitter at @RJ_Young. "Altogether, it was quite a season. JON RUNYAN, OT, CARMAN-AINSWORTH (1995-1997): Runyan was a standoutin both track & fieldand football for the Cavaliers. An outstanding running back,he also finished his career with 20 interceptions and scored the only touchdown in Harrisons 7-0 win over Muskegon Catholic Central in the 1981 Class B state title game. For his career, Rush passed for 7,247 yards, good for fourth place on the career list. "Little Joe" wasnt that good of a football player, according to his pops. A member of the 2002 state championship team, Koster caught 86 passes for 1,305 yards that year. During that streak they boasted numerous NFL and division 1 prospects. Started by the Sunday magazine in 1957, it had been the longest ongoing selection of high school basketball . TE: Brock Bowers, second-team, Georgia WR: Charlie Jones, sixth-year, Purdue WR: Rashee Rice, fourth-year, SMU WR: Josh Downs, third-year, North Carolina AP: Zach Charbonnet, fourth-year, UCLA K:. With linebacker size and world-class speed,he was a threat to go the distance every time he touched the ball. Those who saw Gibson play in high school were treated to something special. In 1999, he passed for a then-record 3,2776 yards and led Merrillto the state semifinal. DE: Tuli Tuipulotu, USC The nation's leader in tackles for loss among Power 5 players, Tuipulotu leads all of college football with 12.5 sacks. He was so unstoppable as a high school senior that Parade magazine put him on the cover of its issue announcing the high school All-America team. DAVID BOWENS, LB, ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARYS (1992-1994): Bowens was a dynamic linebacker and the top player in the state in 1994,when hehelped the Eaglets win the Class CC state title. He finished his career with 2,809 career receiving yards, sixth-most in state history. And thats just a taste. J.T. Bentley has been a football color analyst since 1994 and with ESPN since 2003. 43. TONY DUNGY, QB, JACKSON PARKSIDE (1971-1973): Although he is better known as the Super Bowl winning coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Dungy was an outstanding high school athlete. Nobis was a two-time All-American in 1964 and '65, averaged nearly 20 tackles per game, and won the Outland Trophy and Maxwell Award as a senior. 28. Arizona Daily Star. News Sports Life Opinion Business USA TODAY Best of the Best Obituaries eNewspaper Tackle Joel Scott anchored the Green Dragon lines. He completed a state-record 20 passes in a row and threw for five second-quarter touchdowns enroute to a state-record 541 yards and eight touchdowns. Harry Walters caught 36 passes from Rip Scherer for 538 yards and seven touchdowns that season. The only blemish came in a tie against Notre Dame of West Haven, Connecticut, which had won its states parochial title a year earlier. It was also an age before the NJSIAA playoffs were adopted in 1974. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, Chuck Ealey Deserves to be in the College Football Hall of Fame, When theKansas City Chiefs were Pro Football's Champions of Change, How Florida A&M Coach Jake Gaither Helped Save Bob Hayes' NFL Career, NASCAR drivers might need to adjust strategy after early-season surprise winners. STUART SCHWEIGERT, QB/S,HERITAGE (1997-1999): An outstanding high school athlete and football player, Schweigert was a top 100 recruit in the nation coming out of high school. RELATED:A golden era for Shore Conference football, It can be difficult for smaller schools to get the recognition they deserve, but coach Dave Wachters Blue Devils had a great season in 1963, finishing withthe best record in the Shore Conference that season. They closed the 1960 season with their 18th straight victory, beating Rumson-Fair Haven, 18-0, on Thanksgiving in front of a standing-room crowd of 6,500. The six selectors recognized by the NCAA as "official" for the 1964 season are (1) the Associated Press (AP), (2) the United Press International (UPI), (3) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), (4) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), (5) the Central Press Association (CP), and (6) the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA). Schweigert defeated Charles Rogers in the 100-meter dash in the Division 1 track & field finalsin a time of 10.45 seconds. He went on to play four years at Ohio State University, where he totaled 379 career tackles and was an all-American in 1985. After his playing career ended, he was part of three additional Super Bowl championships as a defensive coach with the New England Patriots. 30. He went on to University of Michigan, where he was a three-year starter at quarterback who led the Wolverines to a pair of Rose Bowls and setwhata wasthen thesingle-season passing yardage record. 2023 NFL Draft odds: Will Georgia's Stetson Bennett get selected? During his three years at Nouvel,he rushed for 6,336 yards. After Manasquan took the early lead, on the first play of the second quarter the center came out on the end of the line and side-armed a pass to Davis, who raced 64 yards for a touchdown. CHRIS ROBINSON, RB, OVID-ELSIE (2006-2009): Robinson was a small-school phenom who scored 99 career touchdowns (fourth-best in state history). A special thank you to Mr. Rusty Miller, a longtime member of the Associated Press, who graciously collected and supplied the football and basketball records to the OHSAA. He went on to play at Michigan State University and was drafted 18th overall in the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Join us in Orlando from May 7-10! 1964 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, 1964 All-Big Eight Conference football team, 1964 All-Big Ten Conference football team, 1964 All-Southwest Conference football team, "Football Writers Association of America All-American Team", American Football Coaches Association: All-America Teams, "Coaches' All-America Includes Berry, Morton", "Tide's Wayne Freeman Wins All-America Honors", "Walter Camp Football Foundation All-American Selections", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1964_College_Football_All-America_Team&oldid=1095581928, This page was last edited on 29 June 2022, at 05:44. Led by fullback Fred Warren, a top sprinter; end Bill Findler; and guard Jeff Ruby, an All-State selection, the Scarlet Fliers were unbeaten in 13 games by seasons end as they were named NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV champs with only theirsecond unbeaten season since 1923. He holds the career record for receptions in the state with 214. Breasbois totaled 7,216 career passing yards, as Merrill operated out of four and five-receiver sets. Granata rushed for 5,655 yards during his career and finished with 553 career points. 73. By Matt Ray Oct 1, 2022. In the 1998 Division 2 state title game against Hudsonville, he hauled in six passes for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns and also added an interception. How proposed rule changes could impact college football betting, NFL Draft: When pairing a QB and WR, 'familiarity breeds content', 2023 NFL Draft prospect rankings: 64 best available players, Bryce Young, CJ Stroud headline top 5 QBs ahead of NFL Draft, CFP committee adds 3 new members, including Hall of Fame coach Chris Ault, Will Anderson: Bijan Robinson 'toughest opponent I faced in college', Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. After receiving his degree in Education from Pittsburg State, Chuck continued playing football with the semi-pro Melvindale . RICK LEACH, QB, FLINT SOUTHWESTERN (1972-1974): As one of the finest quarterbacks produced in the state, Leach led one of the greatest high school teams of all time, the 1974 Flint Southwestern squad. He went on to play running back at the University of Michigan. MARK DELL, WR, FARMINGTONHARRISON (2004-2006): Dell was a winner who could dominate games from his wide receiver position. 2012 Harbor City Narbonne. There's still time to weigh in on the remainder of the series, so contact me with your thoughts: in the comment section of this article;via email atsedelson@gannettnj.com; follow me onTwitterand send me a direct message; or go to myFacebook pageand comment. Top Schools; 1964 High School Awards. These players represent the highest level of excellence in American high school athletics. He finished his high school career with 2,525 career receiving yards and 40 career touchdown receptions. CARL BANKS, LB, BEECHER (1976-1979): A dominating defender and all-state player for the Buccaneers, Banks is one of the greatest high school players everfrom the city of Flint. High School All-American football teams have been around for 74 years, starting with the Wigwam Wiseman All-America team chosen by John "Mose" Simms in 1947. Brick's winning streak reached 32 games in 1962before it ended with a14-12 loss at Neptune, as speedster Ricky Hopkins broke a 70-yard TD run in the third quarter to provide the winning points. What Shore team has won the most state championships? Jones is fifth in career receptions with 172 and has the third-highest single-season mark with 93 receptionsin 2001. McDonalds All-American; NIKE Hoop Summit; BioSteel All Canadian; . At defensive end, he totaled 213 career tackles and added 11 quarterback sacks. RICKY BRYANT, WR, FARMINGTON HARRISON (1995-1998): Bryant was a big-play receiver, who finished his career with 132 receptions for 2,665yards and 33 career touchdown receptions. 36. 5. 89. COOPER RUSH, QB, LANSING CATHOLIC(2009-2011): Few high school quarterbacks ever had a game like Rush did in the 2011 playoffs against Dowagiac. The Green Dragons capped off the first of their seven unbeaten, untied seasons with a Thanksgiving win over Central to capturetheShore Conference Class B Southern division title. Alphonse Dotson, the first small-college player named to a major All-America team in 1964, his senior year at Grambling State. 83. MIKE DUMAS, DB, LOWELL (1984-1986): Dumas was a dominating player on both sides of the ball but was best known for his hard-hitting style on defense. BENNIE OOSTERBAAN, DE, MUSKEGON (1921-1924): Arguably the first super prep athlete from the state of Michigan, Oosterbaan was an all-state end in football for the Muskegon Big Reds and was also a basketball and baseball star. From then until the late 60s, when the end of segregation led the league to merge with Texass University Interscholastic League, anybody whod heard of the PVIL knew just how fertile that soil was with football talent. Jones was a standout in college at University of Colorado and is currently playing in theNFLfor the Green Bay Packers. He went on to Michigan State University, where he was the first African-American football player. Still, the Indians put together a two-season run in which they went 17-1 against a tough schedule. Thats how good the Prairie View Interscholastic League was. He played in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. Pete Jelovic, Lake Catholic, Class of 1993 - Jelovic stepped in for injured quarterback Rick Trefzger (another worthy candidate) and led Lake. JOSH THORNHILL, LB, LANSING EASTERN (1994-1997): A four-year starter for the Quakers, Thornhill was a dominant defensive force, who totaled 151 tackles as a junior and 150 as a senior. On offense, he rushed for 1,623 yards (11.2 yards average) and threw for 920 yards and nine touchdowns. FWAA was also a poll of writers,[1] and the AFCA[2] was a poll of college coaches. Quarterback Connor Cuff and head coach Scott Surratt led Carthage (Texas) to an historic ninth state championship in school history and the No. 38. 47. He finished his career with 5,544 yards and totaled 552 points. Here's a roundup. The defense, anchored by nose tackle/fullback Tom DeMarks, gave up just 32 points, beating Shore powerhouses including Brickand Neptune. "I went to one game, they were playing for the championship, and Joe scored about 30 points.". Simpson. Focus on Sport/Getty Images CB Deion Sanders . He also ran for 2,010 yards as a senior. Jerry LeVias, the first Black scholarship athlete in the Southwest Conference at SMU. Smith led Grand Blanc to a 9-1 record in 1980 and a Flint-area record 462 points. Page 104. BRANDON GRAHAM, LB, DETROIT CROCKETT (2003-2005): Graham was one of the most decorated high school players in state history. 35. He also caught 189 career passes to place fourth on the career list and finished his career with 31 touchdown passes. Lane was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1974. TERRY EURICK, RB, SAGINAW ARTHUR HILL (1971-1973): Eurick was an all-state running back while part of the 1973 Arthur Hill team, a teamthat is thought to be the finestever in Michigan high school football. 1978. He was also the first Michigan State football player tohave his uniform retired. Achterhoff gainedfame when he was credited with the sack by Dan Rudy Ruettiger in the famous Rudy play against Georgia Tech. Here's a roundup of more than 50 players PARADE named, from current stars like Tim Tebow and Reggie Bush, to enduring fan favorites like Dan Marino and John Elway. DAN LATO, RB, FOREST PARK (1976-1978): Lato was arguably the finest running back to ever come out of the Upper Peninsula. The San Diego Chargers chose him fourth overall in the 1976 NFL Draft, and Joe Washington Jr. began his nine-season stint in the league. Punahou running back Charlie Wedemeyer was the . That total is 73 points higher than the next-highest point total. This team's combination of high-level coaching and talent level (17 eventual D1 signers) was a big factor in its ranking on this list. TOM TYSON, RB, WHITTEMORE-PRESCOTT (1992-1995): Tyson was one of the finest football players to ever come out of northeastern Michigan. He was part of two state title teams. DAVE YAREMA, QB, BROTHER RICE (1980-1981): Yarema was the premier quarterback in the state in the early 1980s. Birmingham Age-Herald Charlie Bell (basketball) James Bell (basketball) Milton Bell Bob Bender Jonathan Bender Benoit Benjamin Corey Benjamin Elmer Bennett Winston Bennett Kent Benson Joe Bergman Joel Berry II Travis Best Len Bias Mike Bibby Chauncey Billups Uwe Blab James Blackmon Jr. James Blackmon Sr. Wayne Blackshear Lance Blanks Mark Blount Trevon Bluiett In 1999,Sports Illustrated named him the seventh greatest sports figure from the state of Michigan. TERRY MCDANIEL, WR/RB, SAGINAW (1980-1982): A versatile speedster, McDaniel totaled 1,582 yards of total offense as a senior and was heavily recruited by Michigan and byMichigan State. Anderson High School dominated the league in the mid-1940s. 90. Banks played 12 seasons in the NFLand was part of two Super Bowl championship teams along with being named a member of the all-decade team for the 1980s. Eldridge Dickey, the first Black quarterback taken in the first round of the NFL Draft and a full round ahead of University of Alabama star Ken Stabler. A dominating linebacker and fullback in high school, Bettis led Mackenzie to the West Division title in the Detroit PSL and to a state playoff berth. Dick Reich: Heisman Club: 1951: Mike Stubjlar: All-Academic: 1965: Jeremiah Young: Parade All-American: 2008 . 79, Springfield (Lanphier) 66 Centralia 55, Collinsville 50 Rock Island (Alleman) 57, Rockford . All rights reserved. BOOKER MOORE, RB, FLINT SOUTHWESTERN (1974-1976): One of the greatest running backs to ever come out of Flint, Moore broke every rushing record inthe cityduring his high school career. ROBERT JACKSON, RB, ALLENDALE (1973-1976): Jackson put up some gaudy numbers during his senior season in 1976, when he scored 217 points in nine games, an average of four touchdowns per game. Playing at tiny Whittemore-Prescott,he scored 97 career touchdowns and is fourth in all-time points scored with 632. Change season? We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. His signature move, a clothesline tackle called the "Night Train Necktie," was considered more dangerous than helmet-to-helmet contact for more than a half-century. Players such as Dick "Night Train" Lane, Gene Upshaw, Bubba Smith and "Mean" Joe Greene. His junior year in high school, Kinder ran the ball 27 times for 150 yards and scored a touchdown in East Lansings Division 2 state title game victory over Brother Rice. 29. Pal Eldredge was an honorable mention selection for the Star-Bulletin in 1962. North Carolina Team: Washington Year: 1979 Coach: Dave . A member of two state title teams, he finished his career with 2,488 receiving yards and34touchdown passes. 1. 1950 Don Henry * 1958 Larry Coleman 1972 Earl Milligan * 1992 Josh Whicker * (honorable mention) 1993 Josh Whicker * Academic All-State (For 2003 to present, player received Academic All-State award from IFCA unless otherwise noted) 1993 John Rittichier 1997 J.P. Claybourn, Donnie Cummings, Ryan Fetscher, Bill Rittichier, Dan . His rookie year in Los Angeles, Lane set an NFL single-season record with 14 interceptions and 72 years later, that record still stands. The input I've received from readers over the past few weeks has been tremendous. 91. "Night Train" and the Yellow Jackets hooked some horns that day. 79. 1964 Middletown (9-0) In coach Dick Kleva's second season, the Lions roared with a 40-0 win over Toms River on opening day and closed with a 45-0 victory over Freehold as they captured the Shore. youth basketball tyler, tx. In 2006, he totaled 227 points, as he scored 26 touchdowns, kicked four field goals, added 47 PATs, and scored on six two-point conversions. 87. Boys - Girls | 1963 1965. "Joe knows that," Joe Sr. said. He was a three-year starter at quarterback and wasall-state in both football and basketball. Behind the running All-State halfback Ralph Doc Corley, who scored 10 touchdowns after moving from end, and quarterback Bob Bossone, the Caseys produced what is still their last unbeaten, untied season. The Lions finished the season ranked No. Defensively, the Caseys surrendered just 38 points, with co-captain Spencer Hoos anchoring the unit. "Mostly we were totally ignored, and I think that was terrible.". He earned two Super Rings as a professional with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Six PVIL stars went on to become Pro Football Hall of Famers, including "Mean" Joe Greeneand Ken Houston. He finished his career with 7,016 yards, one of only five running backs ever withmore than7,000 career yards. 11. 1964 Parade All-America High School Football Team (2nd Annual) At Michigan State University, Bass was a two-time all-Big 10 player and was team MVP during the 1979 season and is the all-time leader in tackles for the Spartans. Now it's time to begin our latest stroll down Memory Lane: Outscoring opponents by a 265-32 margin, coach William Butch'' Bruno's Blue Bishops finished the season as the No. He was bigger than Joe, 200 pounds, could catch, run punts back as quick as a water bug. ERIC BALL, RB, YPSILANTI (1982-1984): Ball was a rare combination of size and speed at running back. DEANDRE JOHNSON, RB, MADISON (2003-2006): Johnson was one of the most productive running backs ever in the Detroit area. Formed in 1963, it comprised six teams that all boasted of long histories of gridiron success. He is second in career rushing with 7,813 yards. He finished his career with 7,464 passing yards, but it was his big-play ability on the high school level that has not been seen since. KEVIN GRADY, RB, EAST GRAND RAPIDS (2001-2004): While Grady did not carry over his success into college at the University of Michigan, nobody can deny what he did on the high school level. Graham was an all-American at University of Michigan and was drafted in the first round by the NFLs Philadelphia Eagles. Problem was, not enough people knew. Bass went on to play in the Canadian Football League,where he was a six-time CFL all-star and a member of the 1987 Grey Cup champion team. BRAD VAN PELT, LB, OWOSSO (1967-1969): One of the greatest all-around athletes to ever come out of Michigan, VanPelt was an all-state quarterback in 1969 who also earned all-conference honors on defense and all-state honors in basketball and baseball. Coach: Manuel Douglas. Winningest teams in America; Most games played in America; Records Against Opponents; . He earned all-state honors and was selected the state Player of the Year in 1971. Then I'mgoing to ask for your help once again in selecting the top 10 teams of all time. The following chart identifies the NCAA-recognized consensus All-Americans and displays which first-team designations they received. The newspapers agreed on the top awards for the ILH all-star team with Roosevelt quarterback Mike Lum the back of the year and Farrington guard Deroy Lavatai the lineman of the year. Junior Colson. During its 17-year span it produced the following results: 1963 - Niles - state champion; Massillon - 2nd place 1964 - Massillon - state champion; Canton McKinley - 2nd place He went on to star at Michigan State Universityand later played for the Detroit Lions. The list of PVIL players achievements contains first after first after historic first. After making all-PSL in Detroit as a sophomore,he was a two-time all-state playerwho alsoearned numerous all-American honors as a senior, including being named a captain of the U.S. Army Bowl game. 100. McFadden was one of the finest D2 defensive lineman in the nation during the 2005 and 2006 seasons and was a two-time Gene Upshaw award winner as the top lineman in D2 football. [3][4] AP, UPI, NEA, Central Press, and The Sporting News chose both first and second teams. 1 ranking in the Small Town Top 25 high school. A Little History This is the 132nd edition of the Walter Camp All-America team, the nation's oldest college football All-American team, and presented by 777 Partners. Dick "Night Train" Lane (81), from the PVIL's L.C. He then played in the NFL for the Cardinals for 13 seasons and was a three-time Pro Bowl selection. 13. RELATED:What Shore team has the most perfect seasons? He was part of the Electric Company offensive line that blocked for O.J. The man dropped the worst slur in the English language but still felt obliged to give the players from Conroe credit. May 24, 2022 1964 high school all american football teambest german restaurants in america. He is 13th in NFL history in rushing yards, 20th in . Here's a roundup of more. Past members of the MaxPreps High School Football All-America Team include Keenan Allen (2009), Donovan Edwards (2020), Myles Garrett (2013), Stefon Diggs (2011), Derrick Henry (2012), Travis Hunter (2021), Derwin James (2014), Julio Jones (2007), Micah Parsons (2017 . Page 178. EARL MORRALL, MUSKEGON (1949-1951): Few quarterbacks can match the legacy of Morrall. Parade Magazine chose All-American football teams starting in 1963 while the Wigwam Wisemen All-American teams ran from 1947 to 1961. He rushed for 2,697 yards in 2006, as he helped lead Madison to the Division 5 state final before moving on to the University of Michigan. 56. The league stocked the rosters of historically Black colleges and universities in and around Texas:Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern, Grambling State, Jarvis Christian, you name it. Morrall was a nationally-recruited quarterback. 86. A powerful runner,he scored 35 touchdowns in the 2010 season, as he helped lead Lowell to a Division 2 state title. Ingram ended his senior year with 1,699 yards and 24 touchdowns and currently plays for the New Orleans Saints. Dave Bloom; Bobby The Flea Hermanni, who averaged 7.8 yards-per-carry and returned four kicks for scores; Cliff Katzin; and Rip Scherer led the attack that season, running behind the blocking of Pete Bush, Bob Currie, Bob Pedone and Jay Liquori.
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