1963 Football Team Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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The 1963 Jesuit Football Team
This year’s 94th renewal of the Jesuit vs. Holy Cross football game was an occasion to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the only state championship contest between the two schools. And so the two 1963 teams were honored as the 2013 Legends of the Game.
The day before this year’s contest, Alternate Captain Bill Barrois, backed by teammates Keefe Hecker, Chuck Heintz, and John Zimmer, spoke to the 2013 football team. Game Day began with captain Keefe Hecker speaking to today’s Blue Jays, clad in their Game Day T-shirts, at morning assembly in the Traditions Courtyard.
Later that day 1963 team members joined with other members of the Jesuit community in the big pre-game tailgate party outside Tad Gormley Stadium. As the 2013 Legends of the Game, the ’63 team members were front and center in the annual Krewe of Rivalry Parade into the stadium.
Bill Barrois represented his team as honorary captain for the coin toss, and at halftime Keefe Hecker accepted the Legend of the Game trophy for the team as they stood at midfield to be recognized by all. As the former players came off the field, each received a special Rivalry Coin bearing the logos of each school.
The celebration came to a spirited conclusion on Saturday evening with a team Mass and reception on campus in the Student Commons.
Photo Gallery: 1963 Football Team Reunion, Oct. 11, 2013
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1963 Football Team Reunion, Oct. 11, 2013
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Greg and Jackye Bertucci and Lynn and T. Nolan -
The 2013 Legends of the Game -
On the field where they battled 50 years ago, the Blue Jays and Tigers of 1963 meet once again. -
Is that a hug or a tackle? -
Jim Lynch greets the Tiger who lined up across from him 50 years ago. -
The Rivalry Coin -
On behalf of the 1963 football team, Captain Keefe Hecker accepts the 2013 Legend of the Game trophy from Sgt. Young of the Great American Rivalry staff. -
Jesuit Athletic Director Dave Moreau presents the travelling Golden Football to Holy Cross Athletic Director Mike Bujol. -
Vic Hughes 63 and Ray Tackaberry 64 at Saturdays reception -
Members of the 1963 football team make their way to midfield for the halftime ceremony honoring them as the 2013 Legends of the Game. -
Bob Marino and Edgar Schafer -
Bill Barrois, Bruce Kuehne, Dan Enzone, and Ivan Miestchovich -
Bill Barrois, Malcolm Meyer, and Ivan Miestchovich -
Keefe Hecker begins the program -
and recognizes Coach Gene Tarzetti -
and also Robin Drewes, representing her late father, Coach Ray Coates -
Cheerleaders Billy and Creed Brierre -
Keefe Hecker with his son Michael and daughter Katie -
The 1963 football team join the cheerleaders and Jayson and Thunder in leading the Krewe of Rivalry Parade. -
While waiting for the 2013 Jays to finish practice on the day before the game, Keefe Hecker, Bill Barrois, John Zimmer, and Chuck Heintz chat with Jesuits athletic director Dave Moreau. -
Head Coach Wayde Keiser 78 introduces Bill Barrois to this years football team. -
Bill Barrois brings todays football Jays back to 1963. -
The 2013 football team are fixed on Bills every word of inspiration. -
Keefe Hecker speaks to the student body to begin Game Day. -
Two of todays Blue Jays display their 2013 Rivalry Game Day T-shirts. -
Lenny Zimmermann '65 with wife, Judy, and son, Lenny , Jr., visit the hospitality tent for free hot dogs and burgers. -
Let the parade begin! -
The 1963 Jesuit Football Team -
Fans line the parade route to get a view of the games legends. -
Among the honored guests is Coach Gene Tarzetti. -
The parade is all Blue and White . . . with a bit of pink to call attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. -
Todays Jays getting ready for the game. -
Here come the Blue Jays! -
Bill Barrois and Holy Crosss Brian Scarangos represent their 1963 teams as honorary captains for the coin-toss. -
Bill Barrois and Holy Crosss Brian Scarangos
