Jones is fifth in career receptions with 172 and has the third-highest single-season mark with 93 receptionsin 2001. During the 1993 season he rushed for 2,783 yards. 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. He was the first PVIL product to be enshrined in Canton, but players with ties to the league kept adding to its Hall of Fame legacy even after the PVILs official end in 1970. He went on to enjoy a productive career at Michigan State Universityand then played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills. He finished his career with a record of 33-3; 6,550 passing yards; 76 passing touchdowns; 3,100 rushingyards; and 58 rushing touchdowns. When "Little Joe" got to Lincoln, his father didnt play him at his natural position of running back until he was a sophomore. 26. RICK GRANATA, RB, IMLAY CITY (1991-1993): Granata had a productive career that was cappedin 1993, when he led the Spartans to theClass B final. 79, Springfield (Lanphier) 66 Centralia 55, Collinsville 50 Rock Island (Alleman) 57, Rockford . "Train will always be the Godfather of cornerbacks," Hall of Fame defensive back Lem Barney said. Leach went on to start at quarterback for four years at the University of Michigan in the golden era of Wolverine football under Bo Schembechler and was a three-time Heisman Trophy finalist. The Class C champions closed out the campaign with a 56-13 win over Jackson on Thanksgiving Day, coming on the heels of a 69-0 win over Lawrence. He is a member of the Saginaw County Hall of Fame. A year earlier, coach Al Fortes squad was unbeaten as well, with a pair of ties the only blemishes on their record. Graham was an all-American at University of Michigan and was drafted in the first round by the NFLs Philadelphia Eagles. DREW HENSON, QB, BRIGHTON (1995-1997): Few stars shined as brightly on the baseball field and football field than Hensons while at Brighton. Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. 35. TYRONE WHEATLEY, RB, DEARBORN HEIGHTS ROBICHAUD (1987-1990): From a pure talent level, few players could match the gifts that Wheatley brought to the football field. Edison was led by All-Dade QB Kary Baker, who later became the first African-American . 73. That season, he wasMVP of the MAC, as he rushed for a school record 1,890 yards and scored 22 touchdowns. Simpson. RAY BENTLEY, LB, HUDSONVILLE (1977-1978): An all-state linebacker, Bentley went on to Central Michigan University,where he was a two-time all-MAC linebacker. Pekin State Champions. 57. Along with hitting legendary, tape-measure home runs, Henson was one of the top prep quarterbacks in the nation. In 1996,he rushed for 2,239 yards and scored 37 touchdowns, as the Chieftains reached the state semifinals. RELATED:What Shore team has the most perfect seasons? He went on to star at Michigan State Universityand later played for the Detroit Lions. The team that standouts over the others, is the 2001 version of the Spartans. 1st place; playoff 3rd place 1974 Warren Harding playoff state champion 1977 Canton McKinley playoff state runner-up 1979 Massillon playoff 3rd place, Click here for a comprehensive history of the All-American Conference. 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He holds both the career (46) and single-season (26) records for touchdown passes caught. Prior to 1982 the following Newspapers and Agencies selected All-State Teams since 1916 when the first All-State team was chosen by the Birmingham News. When a star high school football player from South Central is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High School, two separate worlds collide. 1964. 63. The Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team was an annual selection by Parade that nationally honored the top high school boys' basketball players in the United States. During his three years at Nouvel,he rushed for 6,336 yards. the official baseball of Minor League Baseball and the NCAA, and an approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation. 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. And thats just the tip of the iceberg. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Lane hit like a train running two minutes late. After a couple of decades coaching in the same league in whichLane perfected his necktie tackles and in whichDickeys ambidextrous passing left fans jaws dropped to the floor, Joe Sr. was not an easy football man to impress. In its December '57 issue, Scholastic Magazine gave Bruno a first-team berth on its High School All-America football team. All-American running back Billy Hicks scored 42 touchdowns and converted 34 point-after attempts. When he retired at Brick after the 2008 season, he was the all-time winningest coach in state history, with a 361-122-11 record. He went on to star at the University of Indiana and played for eight years in the NFL as a safety, mostly for the Houston Oilers and the San Diego Chargers. Try 7 Days Free to get access to 837 million+ pages, 1963 Parade All-America High School Football Team (1st Annual), Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. Lesniak also set a school record with a 374-yard rushing game. Then I'mgoing to ask for your help once again in selecting the top 10 teams of all time. PARADE editors selected them not only for their achievements in high school, but also the qualities that would make them legends in the NFL. All American: Created by April Blair. In what is still referred to as The Game, the Lions, ranked second in the state, beat top-ranked Toms River, 14-8, in what many consider the greatest game ever at the Jersey Shore. Lato ended his career with 522 points. He went on to an all-American career at Michigan State Universityand was selected all Big 10 three times. He rushed for 2,680 yards and scored 248 points in 1996. 46. 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. Top Schools; 1964 High School Awards. That was the year "Little Joe" became a Texas high school sensation. A member of two state title teams, he finished his career with 2,488 receiving yards and34touchdown passes. He went on to play four years at Ohio State University, where he totaled 379 career tackles and was an all-American in 1985. Punahou running back Charlie Wedemeyer was the . Leading the way were back Harry Grodberg and end Tony Red''DeAngelis, a pair of All-State selections, while Barry Stewart returned five interceptions for touchdowns on defense. 41. He was alsonamed the National Player of the Year by Superprep magazine, as he totaled 102 tackles, nine sacks, and four forced fumbles. Hetotaled 102 tackles as a junior and 97.5 as a sophomore. His best season was 1997, when he rushed for 2,553 yards. 71. Focus on Sport/Getty Images CB Deion Sanders . Every state has its high school basketball legends. Led by head coach Bob Ladicer, the Spartans didn't loose for over 12 years. 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. 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. Players such as Dick "Night Train" Lane, Gene Upshaw, Bubba Smith and "Mean" Joe Greene. 36. He achieved the third-highest rushing season ever in 2008 with 2,844 yards and led Ovid-Elsie to the Division 5 state final. A four-year starter at running back, Grady helped lead the Pioneers to a 49-3 record and two Division 3 state championships. "Altogether, it was quite a season. Parade Magazine chose All-American football teams starting in 1963 while the Wigwam Wisemen All-American teams ran from 1947 to 1961. JOHN BREASBOIS, QB, MERRILL (1997-1999): Merrill football was at the heart of the run-and-shoot offensive revolution that began to change the face of high school football in Michigan in the mid-1990s. 45. On the '64 team, there were nine basketball players over six feet tall, who had been playing together since sixth grade. The feedback so far has been incredible, but I need more as we move forward. 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. 34. Woodley continues to make his mark in high school football in Saginawthrough his various philanthropic endeavors. 27. Season: . THOMASJOHNSON, LB, DETROIT MACKENZIE (1979-1981): Pepper Johnson was a dominating linebacker, who was an all-state and all-American selection. 30. Devine went on to play at University of Notre Dame, but injuries short-circuited his career. I passed a couple of white guys and heard one of them say, 'They need to take that n-----coach Brown and let him coach the white team cause these white boys aint doin nothin, and these n-----s dont never lose.". 50. The only blemish came in a tie against Notre Dame of West Haven, Connecticut, which had won its states parochial title a year earlier. 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. The list of PVIL players achievements contains first after first after historic first. 56. Back then, point rankings determined sectional champions, sparking debate among fans and outrage from teams who often finished behind onesthey beat. He transferred to Southwestern his senior year and opened the 2007 season by establishing a new Flint rushing record, when he ran for a city-record 319 yards and four touchdowns. 83. He went on to success as a two-time all-Big 10 running back with the University of Michigan Wolverines and was the team MVP in 1989. 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. 1964 Boys Summary. This was the team that started it all for the program that put Ocean County football on the map, as the Green Dragons were perfect just three seasons after head coach Warren Wolf arrived at the new high school after a decade as an assistant at Memorial in West New York. CHRIS ROBINSON, RB, OVID-ELSIE (2006-2009): Robinson was a small-school phenom who scored 99 career touchdowns (fourth-best in state history). AP, UPI, NEA, and Central Press also listed numerous honorable mentions. Editor's Note: As part of FOX Sports' series of Black History Month Stories, writer RJ Young is examining the players, teams and moments that changed college and professional football. During his three-year career, he never allowed a quarterback sack and graded90% or highereach year. 92. All-Americans. 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. 7. With linebacker size and world-class speed,he was a threat to go the distance every time he touched the ball. "Little Joe" wasnt that good of a football player, according to his pops. Tucson. He went on tosuccess at Central Michigan Universitybefore a lengthy NFL career as a safety with the Cincinnati Bengals. Arizona Daily Star. Back then, it wasn't uncommon for 6,000 fansor moreto ring the field fora big high school game, Offensive innovations were just beginning to take hold, and NFL and college games on television were becoming commonplace. The All-State halfback scored 91 points as a senior, giving him a then-Shore Conference record 313 points for his career. Morrall was a nationally-recruited quarterback. "I went to one game, they were playing for the championship, and Joe scored about 30 points.". 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. 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 . 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 RICHIE JORDAN, RB, FENNVILLE (1962-1964): The Fennville Flash was not just a basketball legend, although in that sport, the 57 Jordan averaged 44.1 points per game and was a high school all-American. 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. As a receiver, he caught 34 passes for 887 yards and 11 touchdowns, while at defensive back, he intercepted 10 passes. All season long it was Riello, the program's foundation player who was a freshman in the school's first season in 1958. ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HONORS (First Team only) Miles Fox: Quarterback: 1926: Ernie Lewis . 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. All rights reserved. The members consisted of Massillon, Canton McKinley, Warren Harding, Niles, Steubenville and Alliance. He went on to a successfulcareer at Michigan State University. A four-year varsity player, Taylor totaled 100 tackles as a freshman and had 25 sacks over his final three years. He scored a state record 151 career touchdowns andis also the all-time rushing leader in the state with 8,431 career yards, 618 yards more than the second-best total. GABE DEAN, QB, LOWELL (2009-2011): Dean played the quarterback position with a punishing style. 59. While I got suggestions regarding teams as far back as 1922,I decided to cut it off at teams that people might have actually seen, dipping into the 1950s with a few but no earlier for this project. Joe Washington Sr. didnt think his boy a bona fide Hall of Famer was the best. 25. 22. Copyright 2023 Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club, Inc. He completed 31 of 50 passes for 465 yards in that semifinal game against Traverse City St. Francis. He finished his career with 2,809 career receiving yards, sixth-most in state history. A prep all-American and all-state selection, Stanton finished his high school career completing 234 of 357 passes (65%) for 5,293 yards and 58 touchdowns. Ingram ended his senior year with 1,699 yards and 24 touchdowns and currently plays for the New Orleans Saints. DAN LATO, RB, FOREST PARK (1976-1978): Lato was arguably the finest running back to ever come out of the Upper Peninsula. In that state title game, he rushed for 278 yards to break O.J. 4 in the statewith two-way stars such as Rich Veth, Bob Capalbo, Jim Griffin and Wayne Rogers. The two combined on a 38-yard touchdown pass for the only points in the 1980 Class A state title game, where Brother Rice defeated Dearborn Fordson 6-0. After his playing career ended, he was part of three additional Super Bowl championships as a defensive coach with the New England Patriots. Tom Treick Quarterback Derek Anderson, Scappoose Terry Baker, Jefferson Robert Kaiser Running back Colt Lyerla, Hillsboro Luke Staley, Tualatin Above: Staley Receiver Bob Newland, North Eugene J.J.. The man dropped the worst slur in the English language but still felt obliged to give the players from Conroe credit. The 57 Hill totaled 103 career touchdowns, third all-time. KEITH BARTYNSKI, RB, NOUVEL CATHOLIC CENTRAL (1995-1997): Bartynski was one of the most successful running backs in Michigan high school history. Jokisch was the No. LB, Ravenwood (Brentwood, Tenn.) Defense. 90. St. Louis. But their senior season began under a cloud. Frank Moaning was a member of the 1960 Bulldogs team that went undefeated. 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:. All American Football Team. He was the best running back I ever had.". Some of the criteria included players. Oosterbaan became a successful football coach, who guided the University of Michigan to the 1948 national championship. youth basketball tyler, tx. PAUL KRAUSE, WR/DB, BENDLE (1957-1959): Krause was an all-state football, basketball, and baseball player at Bendle. He was named the MVP of the all-state Dream Team and was a first-team all-USA Today pick. 1965. Emmendorfer finished his career with 512 points and helped to lead the Hornets to the 2006 Division 8 state title. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. End Bob Bittenbinder was an All-State selection, with players including Dennis Toddings, Everett Canning and Ted Sarossy anchoring the lines. 68. Players and teams so great they took up permanent space in the memories of basketball fans. In 13 NFL seasons, Lane made seven Pro Bowls and seven All-Pro teams and twice led the league in interceptions. 16. Thats how good the Prairie View Interscholastic League was. 61. Boles played in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. Quarterback Connor Cuff and head coach Scott Surratt led Carthage (Texas) to an historic ninth state championship in school history and the No. JONES, WR, ITHACA (1999-2001): While Ithaca has produced numerous standout quarterbacks, few Yellowjackets orreceivers in state history can match the production of Jones. TOM TYSON, RB, WHITTEMORE-PRESCOTT (1992-1995): Tyson was one of the finest football players to ever come out of northeastern Michigan. . 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. He also led the Big Ten in batting average on the baseball team. The 1964 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1964. 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. 23. Moore playedat Pennsylvania State University,where he became the schools fifth-leading career rusher. He set a state finals record with five touchdowns, as he ran for 138 yards and passed for 251 in the title game. Riello had 225 yards from scrimmage in their win over Freehold and broke a 75-yard touchdown run in their victory over Neptune, playing late in the season with an injured elbow. Abdella's fourth-quarter heroics in a 20-13 win over Long Branch secured the division title, as he scored two touchdowns in a five-minute stretch, including the game-winner with 40 seconds to play. Up next will be the greatest teams from the 1970s, which will be posted on APP.com on Oct. 11, followed by the 1980s on Oct. 18, the 1990s on Oct. 25 and the 2000s on Nov. 1. January 21, 2022 Leading the way were running back/defensive back Ed Jones, who went on to play for Rutgers, the Buffalo Bills and Edmonton Eskimos, winning five Gray Cups; quarterback Bob Abbot; and center Ray Veth, a two-time All-Shore selection. 20. 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 1965 Massillon state champion; Warren Harding 5th place; Steubenville 8th place 1966 Niles 2nd place; Steubenville 4th place 1967 Massillon 2nd place; Steubenville 4th place 1968 Canton McKinley 3rd place; Niles 7th place; Steubenville 8th placed 1969 Canton McKinley 4th place 1970 Massillon state champion; Canton McKinley 3rd place 1971 Warren Harding state champion; Massillon 6th place 1972 Massillon A.P. 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. We will be rolling out the rest of the stories in the coming weeks. BRANDON GRAHAM, LB, DETROIT CROCKETT (2003-2005): Graham was one of the most decorated high school players in state history. LARRY FOOTE, LB, DETROIT PERSHING (1995-1997): Foote was an all-state linebacker,who was considered one of the top recruits in the state his senior year. Running back Doug Diecke and quarterback Vic Kubu, both juniors, were dubbed the Touchdown Twins, as the Warriors rolled to victories over Group IV schools like Asbury Park, Long Branch, Freehold and Middletown. The Sporting News and Time magazine polled football scouts and coaches. BRIAN PRUITT, RB, SAGINAW ARTHUR HILL (1988-1990): Pruitt was a three-year, two-way starter who played defensive end and fullback. PETE METZELAARS, TE, PORTAGE CENTRAL (1975-1977): At 68, Metzelaars was a dominant receiver in high schoolwho earned all-state honors and led his team to the 1977 Class A state title game. Breasbois totaled 7,216 career passing yards, as Merrill operated out of four and five-receiver sets. It was part of the Parade All-American series that originated with boys basketball before branching to other sports. 1 team. Greatest High School Football Teams of All Time . He was a talented pilot, and during the Vietnam War completed his first tour that included 100 successful individual combat missions. 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. 2. Simpsons Silverdome rushingrecord. He finished his career with 5,544 yards and totaled 552 points. 58. RANDY KINDER, RB, EAST LANSING (1990-1992): Kinder combined good power with outstanding speed and was one of the top high school running backs in the country in 1992. CHARLES ROGERS, WR, SAGINAW(1997-1999): While his NFL career left much to be desired, and his potential may not have been reached in college at Michigan State University, there is no denying that Rogers was arguably the most dangerous wide receiver in the history of Michiganhigh school football. He also caught 189 career passes to place fourth on the career list and finished his career with 31 touchdown passes. DEANDRE JOHNSON, RB, MADISON (2003-2006): Johnson was one of the most productive running backs ever in the Detroit area. 65. Robinson also totaled a state-record 27 straight 100-yard rushing games. RELATED:What Shore team has won the most state championships? Johnson played 12 years in the NFL and was part of two Super Bowl championships with the New York Giants. 1 ranking in the Small Town Top 25 high school. 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. 94. Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. 2010 South Panola High School Backs Tony Snookie'' D'Esposito, Andy Garrity and Bill Meyers were part of the potent offense, while George Bo'' Stephenson and Dorian Parreott helped anchor the defense. Here's a roundup. Tyson finished his career with 6,605 yards, which includes the2,659 yards he gained in 1994. He went on to play at University of Notre Dame and later for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. 19. With Daniel Ezra, Samantha Logan, Michael Evans Behling, Greta Onieogou. ERIC BALL, RB, YPSILANTI (1982-1984): Ball was a rare combination of size and speed at running back. Missouri. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Complete Set 1-231 Low Grade Tony Esposito Serge Sevard RC at the best online prices at eBay! That honor went to Sam Clark, a player Joe Sr. coached at Hilliard. TIM SHAW, RB, CLARENCEVILLE (1998-2001): An underrated football player, Shaw is second in career points scored by aMichigan high school player with 786 and is one of only two playersto score over 700 career points. End Harry Walters was a threat on both sides of the line of scrimmage, while back Steve Costello was second on the team in tackles and picked off four passes. He was a three-sport letterman at Michigan State Universityand a two-time football all-American whowon the Maxwell Trophy. AP Player of the Year Award; John R. Wooden Award; Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Award; Final Four Most Outstanding Player; NCAA Season Honors. He went on to Michigan State University, where he was the first African-American football player. 1964 Parade All-America High School Football Team (2nd Annual) 5. And while North Jersey observers thought that East Orange was the top team in the state in days before the NJSIAA playoffs, everyone in South Jersey was sure the Indians were No. Missouri. Past members of the MaxPreps High School All-America Team include Julio Jones (2007), Keenan Allen (2009), Jadeveon Clowney (2010), Stefon Diggs (2011), Derrick Henry (2012), Kyler Murray (2014), Chase Young (2016), Micah Parsons (2017), Nakobe Dean (2018), Bryce Young . However, he was also a football standout, who earned high school all-American football honors and was a three-time all-stateplayer. "If you found anything about us in the papers, it was just the championship game or the major scores," said Luther Booker, coach of Houstons Yates High School, in author Michael Hurds history of the PVIL. Senior back Jack Vitale led the Shore in scoring with 156 points, running behind the blocking of tackle Steve Hatch, whom he played alongside at linebacker on defense. His tackling was awesome. Pal Eldredge was an honorable mention selection for the Star-Bulletin in 1962. During that streak they boasted numerous NFL and division 1 prospects. Free shipping for many products! Colson recorded 123 total tackles in 2019 with 19.5 for loss, 11.5 sacks, two interceptions and forced two fumbles in his first . Free shipping for many products! Arizona. More than 20 formers players are expected to gather for a pregame barbeque and social. PVIL alumni Lester Hayes (13) and Emmitt Thomas (12) sit tied for second and third in the single-season picks rankings. He finished his high school career with 2,525 career receiving yards and 40 career touchdown receptions. 2 Middletown, 14-8, in front of a crowd some estimates put at well over 10,000. Other selectors include Time magazine, Football News, and The Sporting News. The top recruit in Michigan his senior year, he picked USC over Texas, Florida, Michigan, Michigan State, and Notre Dame.He was selected in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He is 13th in NFL history in rushing yards, 20th in . DAN BASS, LB, BATH (1974-1975): Bass was a tackling machine andearned all-state honors in 1976. The input I've received from readers over the past few weeks has been tremendous. , "I was walking in downtown Conroe one day," he said, "and I was wearing my lettermans jacket. 1963 Parade All-America High School Football Team (1st Annual) Henson played in college at University of Michigan and then played pro football with the Dallas Cowboys and pro baseball with the New York Yankees. Those who saw Gibson play in high school were treated to something special. Grandelius went on to Michigan State University,where he earned all-American honors as a senior, when he rushed for 1,023 yards. Alphonse Dotson, the first small-college player named to a major All-America team in 1964, his senior year at Grambling State. At 61 and215 pounds, Ballpossessed breakaway speed and was a high school all-American along with being an all-state back for Ypsilanti. 32. He also was agile and very fast. Joe Washington (24), from Lincoln High School in Port Arthur, Texas, drove Oklahoma to three Big-8 titles and twice finished in the top-five in voting for the Heisman Trophy. Missouri. 39. He did the clothesline and other tackles that just devastated the ball carrier.". 1 team in the state for much of the season. 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. Joe Martucci, a junior guard on that team, would return to serve as an assistant under Rizzo before taking over in 1984 and compilinga 197-81-1 record before stepping down in 2011, winning five state sectional titles and 10 division crowns.