Celebrating the 1955 and 1956 Gaels football teams

Not everyone remembers the first Richardson Stadium, but those who do may remember the glory of the Gaels football teams of 1955 and 1956.

For the first time in 18 years, the Yates Cup came to Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s 카지노 게임 컬렉션� and the Gaels then won it two years in a row.

Even if you카지노 게임 컬렉션�re not a die-hard Gaels football fan, most people who have come through Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s will be familiar with names from that team that have since become tricolour legend. Head coach Frank Tindall and assistant coach Hal 카지노 게임 컬렉션�Moose카지노 게임 컬렉션� McCarney, for instance, both have fields named in their honour. Miklas-McCarney Field on West Campus is named for two assistant football coaches, while Tindall Field fills the footprint left by the original Richardson Stadium on Main Campus where the kindly old coach built his name.

One of the players who helped Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s to their back-to-back Yates Cup victories was full-back Bill 카지노 게임 컬렉션�Surpy카지노 게임 컬렉션� Surphlis. A medical student from 1952카지노 게임 컬렉션�58, Surphlis recalled his best memory: winning those two years for the coaches.

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He may not have earned the lasting fame of Ronnie Stewart or Gary Schreider, or possessed the quickness of Al Kocman, but Surphlis made his mark in a talented backfield with the reputation of a man who was tough to tackle, especially in the mud. As the conditions worsened, and the grass, churned by cleats and rain, turned to soup, Surphlis only got better.

Surphlis, who, like many of his teammates, was recruited personally by Tindall at his Toronto high school, said that, although winning for the coaches is his best memory, it카지노 게임 컬렉션�s the season-ending loss in the previous year that카지노 게임 컬렉션�s the most vivid.

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The 1954 team finished the regular season with a 4카지노 게임 컬렉션�2 record, before falling 20카지노 게임 컬렉션�18 against Western when a missed Mustangs field goal was jumped on in the end zone for a Western touchdown.

Bill Wherrett was a walk-on who joined the team as the center in 1954, and had only positive things to say about his teammates, despite the loss that year.

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In 1955, Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s looked dominant through the regular season with a 6카지노 게임 컬렉션�1 record, but the team카지노 게임 컬렉션�s fate was in question even before the season started.

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With Braccia under centre, the Gaels' only loss of the season came against their rivals Toronto early in the year. So naturally, it was the Varsity Blues whom the Gaels hosted at Richardson Stadium for the Yates Cup.

카지노 게임 컬렉션�The [1955] Championship Game against 카지노게임사이트 of Toronto in Kingston where Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s won 18카지노 게임 컬렉션�0 is one of my best memories,카지노 게임 컬렉션� Wherrett said. 카지노 게임 컬렉션�It was a powerful game, and the crowd was tremendous.카지노 게임 컬렉션�

As if winning the first Yates Cup for Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s in 18 years wasn카지노 게임 컬렉션�t enough of a feat, that team brought home the championship trophy again the following year, and again beat Toronto to do it. After a 4카지노 게임 컬렉션�1카지노 게임 컬렉션�1 record through the regular season, with a tie against the Varsity Blues in the season opener, Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s squeaked out another Yates Cup in a 4카지노 게임 컬렉션�2 game against Toronto.

The final in 1956 needed some last-minute heroics, and it was the kicker Jocko Thompson who made the play. With the game on the line, Thompson split the uprights for a field goal on the last play of the game, and the Yates Cup came to Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s for the second straight year.

Four players from these teams went on to the CFL, with Stewart having the most success. One of the finest running backs in Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s history 카지노 게임 컬렉션� and the MVP for three years 카지노 게임 컬렉션� he played on three Grey Cup teams with the Ottawa Rough Riders and is a member of the CFL Hall of Fame, despite playing at just 5카지노 게임 컬렉션�7카지노 게임 컬렉션� and 155 lbs.

Schreider also did well in the pro ranks, with the skill to play all over the field. In addition to being an outstanding back on both sides of the ball, he began to kick field goals and converts with Ottawa, where he won the Grey Cup in 1960. After graduating with a law degree from Ottawa and contributing as the defensive coordinator with the Rough Riders, Schreider helped found the CFL Players Association.

Stewart and Schreider were joined by Lou Bruce in Ottawa, who played several years as an end in the CFL.

Jim Hughes, a versatile tackle, made his way to Hamilton to play for the Tiger-Cats.

While most teams have their standouts, during the Yates Cup years, the supporting crew was always standing by, ready to support their teammates.

Ends John Milliken, Jay McMahon, Pavel Fedor, and the 1954 captain Jack Cook caught passes and blocked as well.

Clair Sellens, Russ Thomas, Graydon Harrison, and Mitch Wasik were effective tackles for the Gaels. Jack Abraham was solid as a defensive guard, while Vic Uzbalis and Russ Radchuk were superb offensive guards.

In addition to his duties as a running back, Kocman also used his speed as a member of the defensive secondary. Karl Quinn and Jim Cruickshank were strong defensive backs as well.

Gary Lewis, named captain for both the 1955 and 1956 seasons, was an outstanding linebacker and center. Wherrett filled in at center once Lewis made up his mind to play on the defensive side of the ball.

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At the fiftieth anniversary of the historic victories, current head coach Pat Sheahan nominated the entire team to be inducted into the Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s Football Hall of Fame.

Now 10 years later, Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션�s paid tribute to their 60th anniversary during the grand opening of the revitalized Richardson Stadium on Sept. 17, with a few members of the team able to attend the game and be honoured in person.