Sports History

 

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Special Recognition

 

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Web Gould

January 1959

 

 

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Kenny Maxwell

November 1974

 

 

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Mike Danylchuk and Glen Morschauser

October 1966

 

 

 

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Sports Year 1962-63

 

 

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Spartan Cheerleaders - Majorettes - Twirlers 

 

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1959

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Beverly Russell - Team Captain

 

Beverly Russell (Class of '60)

 

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Beverly Shell (Class of '60)

 

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1962

 

Lois Matarozo and Liz Hodgins (Class of '63)

 

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1964

 

 

 

Front (left to right)

Susan Sloane, Laurel Bojyo, Joanne Suarez, Candy Heimlich, Sharon Binder, Barbara Fox, Margie Mandell, Dot Woolsey

Rear (left to right

Terry Tringali, Nancy Bergsma, Micki See, Jeannie Thompson, Louise Webster, Ronnie Prezalar, Kathy Edwards and Nancy Pollitt

 

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Left to Right

Michele See ('64) - Georgianna George ('64) - Ronnie Prezalar ('64)

 

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Candy Heimlich ('54) - Barbara Fox ('65)

 

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Micki See

 

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1987

 

Photo Courtesy of ?

 

Left to Right (band members included)

Dan Zettler ('88) - Chrissie Viccaro ('88) - Stacey Archibald ('88) - Lisa Kimball ('88) - Mary Ann Sacco ('89) - Craig Burrow ('88)

Background

Colleen Devine - refreshment provider with green jug 

 

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2014

 

 

 

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Football

 

 

 

 

Click Below to Open the History of Spartan Football

 

Spartan Football

 

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Historic Programs

Below are copies of  programs that were sold for $0.15.  That was back in the day when data was committed to paper.  Many thanks to Beverly Shell and Betty Wedemeyer (Class of '60) for their presence of mind to save and preserve these relics.    I've include the cover pages as photos.  If you click below the photo of each program, you can view the entire program.

 

 

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East Paterson

 

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Ft. Lee

 

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Bergen Catholic

 

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Ramapo

 

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Bogota

 

 

 

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Pascack Valley

 

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Cliffside Park

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Northern Valley

October 15, 1960

Paramus 0 - Northern Valley 24

 

 

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Ramapo Regional

October 29, 1960

Paramus 7 - Ramapo 26

 

 

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September 30, 1961

Paramus 7 - Englewood 20

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September 30, 1961

Paramus 21 - East Paterson 0

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October 7, 1961

Paramus 26 - Bergen Catholic 6

 

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October 14, 1961

Paramus 7 - Ramapo 6

 

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Teaneck

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October 28, 1961

Paramus 12 - Mahwah 14

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November 11, 1961

Paramus 33 - Cliffside Park 6

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November 23, 1961

Paramus 28 - Lodi 6

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October 3, 1964

Paramus 42 - Cliffside Park 0

 

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October 16, 1965

Paramus 18 - Hackensack 7

 

 

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September 24, 1966

Paramus 14 - Essex Catholic 0

 

 

 

 

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October 8, 1966

Paramus 14 - Teaneck 0

 

 

 

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October 15, 1966

Paramus 26 - Hackensack 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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November 12, 1966

Paramus 20 - Fairlawn 21

 

 

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September 26, 1982

Paramus 7 - Don Bosco 6

 

 

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The 1950's

 

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Paramus High School Football Team

Farview School

 

1957

Photo Courtesy of Joe Muklevicz (Class of '61)

 

 

 

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1958

Classs of 1962

Freshman Football Team

 

Photo Courtesy of "Capt." Sal Rotolo - Class of '62

 

Kneeling in Street Clothes

Frank Garafolo

Front Row (left to right)

(1) - Dave Morchauser, (2) - John Gargano, (3) Alan Pavaglinti, (4) - Bob Gerometta, (5) - Paul Tashian, (6) - Billy Monti, (7) - Larry Lazar, (8) - George Downs, (9) - Bill "Moon" Calcaterra

Middle Row (left to right)

(1) - Larry Dunn, (2) - Neil Robertson, (3) Joe Oranchak, (4) - Rich Goering, (5) - John Schneider, (6) - George Scott, (7) - Eddie Moran, (8) - Sal Rotolo, (9) - Bob Woardell, (10) - Steve "The Toe" Hurwitz

Standing (left to right

(1) - Coach Vince Nardo, (2) - Jeff Rakowski, (3) Julian Nadler, (4) - Al "Doby" Dobritch, (5) - Pete Sabella, (6) - Doug Rapone, (7) -  Ron "The Animal" Manning, , (8) - Jack Knowles, (9) - Jim Shenkberger, (10) - Ira "Buddy" Demarest, (11) - Burt Augustensen, (12) - Glen Yachechak, (13) - Coach Charlie Brown 

 

 

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1959 Football Spartans

 

The First Varsity Team

 

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The Battle for Starting QB

 

Turned Out to Be Stan

 

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Preseason

 

 

 

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The First Game...

 

The First Touchdown (Lou Policastri)

 

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First Game Highlights

On October 3, 1959, Paramus played its first varsity game against East Paterson (now Elmwood Park), and came away with an 18-6 win.  Lou Policastri scored Paramus' first touchdown, a little known or recorded fact.  Many great teams and players followed, but it all started with:

• Stan Bauer
• Richie Mezzatesta
• Gordy Russell
• Lou Policastri
• Cliff Gennarelli
• George Vlasits
• Billy Henderson
• Joe Muklevicz
• Al Maguire
• Marty Kosce
• Gary Edwards
• Ed Citro
• Ken Kolley
• Ronnie Bibbo
• Yves Veenstra
• Web Gould
• Lou Policastri
• Phil Krug
• Dwight Galda
• Ed Wyman

 

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Paramus vs. Ft. Lee

October 10, 1959

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 The Last Game

Thanksgiving Day

Lodi - 1959

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Photo Courtesy of Joe Muklevicz (Class of '61)

 

 

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1959 Freshmen Football Champions

 

 

 

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The 1960's

 

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1960

 

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1960 Varsity Football Spartans

 

 

The first team of the 60's decade lost virtually all of the previous season's starters to graduation.  John Bouranel was a talented but inexperienced sophomore quarterback thrust into a starting role.  Pat Sepulveres and Fred Wegehaupt both gave away at least 6'' to every opposing interior lineman.  For some inexplicable reason, Gary Carpenter was moved from end to the backfield where he took a pounding through most of the season.  Captain Joe Muklevicz (center) was the only returning starter.

They started out started out with a 12 - 6 win against East Paterson, but that would be their only win of the season. 

While they did not have a winning season, without exception they never gave up.  They played every game, and every down as if the State Championship was on the line.  It may be difficult for those of you who never played sports, in particular TEAM sports, to understand that a season like the 1960 season is what builds character and helps get you through life's many challenges.

 

 

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The Coaches

 

The Players

 

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Left to Right)

John Bouranel (#14) - Pat Sepulveres (#76) - Captain Joe Muklevicz (#52)

 

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Below is a rare photo op of departing seniors. 

 

Thanksgiving Day Game - Lodi

 

 

Left to Right)

Tony DiMaria - Joe Muklevicz - Gary Carpenter

 

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Click on the link(s) below you can watch this last game of the 1960 season. 

 

 

Paramus vs Lodi - Thanksgiving 1960 - Part 1

 

Paramus vs Lodi - Thanksgiving 1960 - Part 2

 

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1960 was the last freshmen football season of the decade.   Below are two rare photos; the team photo, and a post-game shot after beating Englewood in the season finale.  Like the previous year's freshmen football team, this team also won the championship.

 

1960 Freshmen Football Spartans

 

 

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The Last Freshmen Game

 

Dwight Morrow Field - Englewood

 

 

Front Row (L-R)

Jeff Runz - Bruce St. Thomas - Rich Trinchieri - Jimmy McManus - Rich Petouvis - Frank Rulli - Ron Cheslock - Howie Kirker - Frank Sepulveres - Jacl Maltagliati - Kenny Tashian

 

Standing (L-R)

Lance Monowicki - Andy Dunn - Jerry Fisher - Bill D'Emilio - John Schumacher - ? - Dennis Kocse - Frank Stock - Ira Goldberg - Howie Behnke - Joe Incandela - Chuck Hlawatsch - Bob Cortese - Gerry Giampetruzzi 

 

 

 

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1961

 

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1961 Football Spartans

Coach Bill Peck

 

 

First Row (L-R)

Dave Morschauser ('62) - Glen Yachechak ('62) - Mike Capitman ('63) - John Bouranel ('63) - Al Kuebler ('63) - Bob Woardell ('62)  - Sal Rotolo ('62) - Paul Tashian ('62) - Jim "Skidsey" Carpenter ('63) - Dave "Bull Dog" Turner ('63) - Ron Manning ('62) - Tom Schaefer ('62) - Burt Augustensen ('62)

 

Middle Row (L-R)

Jerry Giampetruzzi ('94) - Ralph Fioretti ('63) - Howie Behnke ('64) - Bob "Moose" Cortese ('64) - Frank Rulli ('64) - Jeff Zayas ('63) - Billy Comp ('63) - Richie Trinchieri ('64) -  Frank Wojno ('63) - Bob Reme ('64) - Dave Landau ('63) - Coach John De Gasperis - Coach Bill Peck

 

Back Row (L-R)

Steve "The Toe" Hurwitz ('62) - Jimmy Haugh ('63) - Joe Basil ('63) - Pete Kesslar ('63) - Jimmy Albro ('62) - Al Tundel ('63) - Paul Kutniewski ('63) - Dan Zelanka ('62) - Bill Peterson ('63) - John Compagnone ('62) - Bob Gerometta ('62) Larry Dunn ('62)

 

 

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Preseason Prospects

 

 

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Practice Warm-ups

 

 

Left to Right     (I could use some help with this one)

(#53) ? - (#72) Jeff Zayas - (#83) ? - (#32 white jersey) Kenny Tashian - (#32) Al Kuebler - (#87 Tom Schaefer) (#85) Bill Comp - (#82) Ralph Fioretti - (#81) Dave Landau - (#62) ? - (#80) ? - (#14) John Bouranel - (#63) Bob Woardell - (#74) Mike Capitman

 

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Paramus vs. ?

 

 

Left to Right

(#32) Al Kuebler - (#14) John Bouranel - (#63) Bob Woardell

 

 

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Thanksgiving Day

 

The Last Game of the 1961 Season

 

 

Left to Right

Coach Charlie Brown - (#72) Ron Manning - "Pops" Tashian - Coach John De Gasperis - Coach Pete LaBarbiera

 

 

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Thanksgiving Day

 

(Football Seniors Last Game)

 

 

Kneeling (L-R)

Glen Yachechak - Steve "The Toe" Hurwitz - Paul Tashian - John Comp - Bob Gerometta - Dave Morschauser 

Standing (L-R)

Burt Augustensen - Bob Woardell - Sal "Captain" Rotolo - Dan Zelanka - Jim Albro

 

 

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Thanksgiving Day Game - We Won!

 

 

Shaking Hands

Paul Tashian and Glen Yachechak

Standing on Ground (left to right)

Bob Reme, Rich Trinchiere, Bob Woardell, Ron Manning, Dave Morchauser, Sal Rotola, Bob Gerometta, Dave Landau, Frank Wojno, Al Tundel, Steve "The Toe" Hurwitz, Ralph Fioretti.

Standing on Bench (Left to Right)

Dan Zelanka, Bill Comp, John Comp, ?, Joe Basil, John Bouranel, Butch "Bull Dog" Turner, Joe Kutniewski, Al Kuebler, Pete Kesslar, and Jimmy "Skidsey" Carpenter  

 

 

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1962 Paramus Recreation Team

 

 

Top Row - Coach Vinnie Belluzzi, Artie Knight, Bobby DiMaria, Glen Morschauser, Stu Clark, Chris Carroll, Roger Franklin, Pete Matura, Mike Danylchuk, Larry DeLorenzo, Martin "Skippy" Zirk, Coach John Feista.

Second Row - Coach Bernie Garris, Ricky Bell, Glen Besserer, Cliff Zanka, Unknown, Bill "Willie" Nutland, Joe Miceli, Jim Loughran, Steve Rog, George Williams, Simon "Butch" Small, Coach Attenboro???

Bottom Row - Fred Maloney, Al Sanzari, Larry Brady, Rick King, Steve Petriella, George Malloy, Rich Weigman, Gary Bernstien, Chuck "Black Bart" Bartolomeo.

 

 

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1962 Season

 

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Bergen Evening Record

March 4, 1963

 

1962-63 was quite the year for Spartan sports, having won State, County and/or NNJIL Championship in almost every sport.  The caricature of a Spartan drawn by Charlie McGill, a Bergen Evening Record sportswriter is a fairly accurate depiction of just how powerful those 1960's teams were.  The combined talent of the classes of 1963, 64 and 65 was for the lack of a better word...awesome.

What's missing from this illustration are the championships won by our baseball team (NNJIL Champions) and the first undefeated season posted by the Spartan track team.  1962-63 may very well be the best sports year in the history of Paramus High School, capped by the State Championship basketball game played at the Atlantic City Convention Hall.

 

 

 

 

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1962 Football Spartans

 

 

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The Preseason Predictions

 

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Paramus Declared State Champions

 

 

 

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Post Season NNJIL Honors

 

First Team

* Jerry Giampetruzzi - End

* John Bouranel - Quarterback

 

Second Team

* Jimmy Carpenter - Guard

* Mike Capitman - Tackle

 

Honorable Mention

* Bob Cortese - Back

* Al Kuebler - Back

* Dave Landau - End

 

 

 

 

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Hall of Fame Induction

 

November 2011

 

 

Kneeling (left to right)

Coach John De Gasperis - Coach Charlie Brown - Frank Wojno ('63) - Howie Behnke ('64)

Middle Row (left to right)

Mike Capitman ('63) - Jimmy "Skidsey" Carpenter ('63) - Ron Cheslock ('64) - Al Kuebler ('63) - Jack Maltagliati ('64) - Pete Kesslar ('63) - Jim Robinson ('63) - Don Sanns ('63)

Back Row (left to right)

Ira Goldberg ('64) - Jeff Zayas ('63) - Joe Kutniewski ('64) - Bob Reme ('64) - Rich Petouvis ('64) - Jeff Runz ('64) - Bob Cortese ('64) - Jerry Giampetruzzi

 

 

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1963 Season

 

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1963 Football Spartans

 

 

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Preseason Expectations

 

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September 21, 1963

Paramus 20 - Englewood 6

 

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Jeff Runz Catches One for a First Down!

 

 

 

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Left to Right

#16 - Howie Behnke, #52 - Ron Cheslock, #21 - Lou Bivona, #84 - Jerry Giampetruzzi

 

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October 6, 1963

Paramus 6 - Hackensack 19

 

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October 19, 1963

Ridgewood 19 - Paramus 0

 

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October 26, 1963

Paramus 6 - Cliffside Park 0

 

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The team rebounded from the previous week's loss to Ridgewood by shutting out previously unbeaten Cliffside Park.  It was a close one, with several players making key contributions.  In the end, it was Bobby Luckow's lone score that made the difference.

 

 

 

 

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November 2, 1963 

Paramus 27 - Rutherford 0

 

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This game clearly marked the changing of the guard, with Bobby Luckow filling in for Bob "Moose" Cortese ('64), and Frank Cortazzo ('65) taking on the role of starting quarterback for injured for Howie Behnke ('64).   Why Bobby Luckow earned the nickname "Baby Bull" was self-evident.  The sports writer, Frank Silvestri, wrote that Bobby "bowled over" two defenders on one play, but it was more than that.  Those who aw that play probably thought to themselves, "Ouch!"

 

Almost everyone made contributions to that victory, but one play in particular stands out in my mind.  It was Frank Rulli's ('64) heads-up and unselfish lateral to Vic, not "Vince" Canzani ('65) after an interception that Vic took all the way to the end zone.  Frank was a talented lineman, but lacked great speed.  Giving the ball to someone with a better chance of scoring is what teamwork is all about.  Great stuff.

 

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November 9, 1963

Paramus 13 - Fair Lawn 6

 

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November 30, 1963

Paramus 6 - Bergenfield 0

 

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This game was for the Fire Bucket, at that time the beginning of a tradition that would last for decades.  It was to be played on Thanksgiving Day, but the nation was in mourning over the death of President Kennedy.  Those of us old enough to remember will never forget where we were on that Friday afternoon, and the affect it would have on us for the rest of our lives. 

 

 

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1963 Spartan Football Seniors

 

Photo Courtesy of Ron Cheslock 

 

Linemen (L-R)

Jerry Giampetruzzi, Bob Reme, Frank Rulli, Ron Cheslock, Howie Kirker, Joe Kutniewski, and Jeff Runz 

Leaping - (L-R)

Bob Cortese, Howie Behnke, and Richie Trinchieri

 

 

 

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1964 Season

 

 

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The Season Begins

 

 

 

 

 

September 27, 1964

Paramus 27 - Don Bosco 2

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Pat Velluchi Makes Key Play

 

 

 

 

 

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Bob Luckow's Big Day

 

 

 

 

 

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October 3, 1964

Paramus 42 - Cliffside Park 0

 

 

 

 

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Another Big Day for Bobby Luckow

 

 

 

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October 10, 1964

Paramus 14 - Ridgewood 6

 

 

 

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The Pre-game Hype

 

The sports writer covering this game must have been from Ridgewood.   OK, I'll give in to the fact that Jack Stroker was a talented athlete, and quite possibly a better passer.  What Jack didn't possess was the leadership skills that Frank brought to the party.  After all, football is a team sport.

His comparison of Chuck "Aussie" Evans (I think he was one in the same?) to Bobby Luckow is like comparing Joe Frazier to Roberto Duran.  Both were great fighters, but in different classes.  Bobby might have been nipped by Evans in a 20-yard contest, but after that, it would have been all Bobby Luckow.  Many times I have gone on record and said that I was at Westbrook that day when he ran a 10 flat 100 as a freshman.  It's one of those memories that stays with you until the lights go out.  

 

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The Game 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Big Score by Mike Needham

 

 

 

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October 14, 1964

Hackensack 25 - Paramus 7

 

 

 

 

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November 7, 1964

 

Paramus 27 - Bergen Catholic 6

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Teaneck 14 - Paramus 7

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Frank Cortazzo tries to elude pursuit

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The Sequence

 

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November 21, 1964

 

Paramus 20 - Englewood 7

 

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November 26, 1964

 

Paramus 7 - Bergenfield 7

 

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1965 Season

 

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1965 Football Spartans

 

 

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Paramus 18 - Hackensack 7

 

October 16, 1965

 

The game program comes to us courtesy of Mike Danylchuk ('67).  Below are his memories of that day in Hackensack.

 

 

This was my junior year.  My brother Bob was the starting wing back in our winged T offense.  Hall of Fame guard/linebacker John Favaro and my best friend Hall of famer halfback, Glen Morschauser, were also on the team. 

My recollection is not completely clear.  I can recall some facts but wish someone could add more.  There were many heros that day.  I was the starting safety on defense and back up quarterback to senior, Bruce Adamski. The defense really set the tone for the game by holding Hackensack's powerful offense to one touchdown.  

Bruce played an amazing game and was instrumental in throwing 2 touchdown passes,  I believe my brother Bob caught one and Glen ran for another and gained many yards.  But Bruce kept the offense on the field with some great passes.  

Then tragedy struck. Bruce took a terrible hit in the 3rd quarter with the score 12-6.  But he still somehow threw another touchdown pass.  Soon after he was removed from the game because he was apparantly saying odd things in the huddle and could not remember the plays. 

I had to take over as quarterback for nearly 2 quarters.  I was no Bruce Adamski but the coaches managed the game well and we controlled the ball with a balanced attack and several naked bootlegs while they were keying on Glen and our defense kept them from scoring.  

It was a welcome victory and Bruce missed the next game with a concussion.  Although we didn't score again.  The coaches were really great to me for holding the offense together.  They were so high for being first Spartan team to beat Hackensack in football.  Next year, senior year for Glen and I as Co-Captains we beat them again.

If there is anyway you can check the facts that would be great.

 

Best Regards,

Michael

 

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1966

 

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Paramus Recreation League

Fall - 1966

 

 

Photo Courtesy of Bill Lev ('73)

 

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1966 Football Spartans

 

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The 1966 Season Begins

 

This season marked the beginning of a departure from a pure NNJIL schedule to first time encounters with schools beyond Bergen County.  It was also the beginning of catholic schools once considered walkovers being transformed into athletic powerhouses.  Money and national recruiting efforts would soon turn local catholic school teams like Don Bosco into nationally ranked teams alongside De La Salle of Concord, CA who traveled across the nation for eight years without losing a game for a 152 game winning streak.   

 

Like Paramus, Essex Catholic opened their doors in 1957 in Newark, NJ.  While they were not a football powerhouse out of the gate, they were a perennial threat on the baseball diamond (1966 state champions) and on the track (1966 state champions).  Marty Liquori ('67) was the first high schooler to break the 4 minute mile, and Rick Cerone ('70) went on to greatness for +15 years as a MLB catcher.  Enough about Essex Catholic.

 

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Paramus 14 - Essex Catholic 0

September 24, 966

 

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Junior Chris Carazo Debuts at Starting Quarterback

 

 

If there was a quarterback controversy at the start of the season, all doubt was erased after Chris completed 15 of 18 attempts for a 159 yard performance and a 14 - 0 win. 

 

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Glen Morchauser Stars

Glen Morchauser thrilled the home team fans by rushing for 81 yards, catching five passes, intercepting two passes, and scoring the team's only offensive touchdown.  For good measure, he also kicked both extra points.  Not a bad performance that would be repeated throughout his career at Paramus High.

 

Glen Morchauser #21 - one of two picks

 

Glen Morchauser #21 - pick #2

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Chris Carrol

 

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Bob Moffitt

 

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Bert Bonavita

 

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Paramus 0 - Cliffside Park 13

October 1, 1966

 

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Wow!  This was a shocker!

Glenn Morchauser was held to 54 yards rushing, Chris Carazo completed but 5 passes out of 19 attempts, and was intercepted three times.  A couple of bobbled balls and a fumble and that's all it took.

Despite this unexpected loss, the Spartans would rebound the following week ans shut out Teaneck.  Story to follow.

 

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Paramus 14 - Teaneck 0

October 8, 1966

 

 

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Mike Danylchuk "Shines" - Chris Carazo Throws and Runs - Glen Morchauser Stars  

 

This week the Paramus Spartans rebounded from the previous week's upset loss to Cliffside Park as Chris Carazo, Glen Morchauser, Co-Captain Mike Danylchuk, and Joe Miceli all contributed to a 14 point second half after a scoreless first half.

Teaneck's defense keyed on Glen Morchauser, Paramus' star running back, throughout the first half.  A change in second half strategy to use Glen as a decoy opened up lanes for Mike Danylchuk who ripped off gains totaling 36 yards. 

Chris Carazo had an excellent day passing throwing 10 passes for 136 yards and one touchdown.  Chris ran for another score that unfortunately was nullified by a penalty.

Noteworthy plays were Mike Danylchuk's interception in the end zone that thwarted a Teaneck scoring threat, and Glen Morchauser's exceptional day punting that put Teaneck deep into its own territory on several possessions.  One of Morchauser's punts landed on Teaneck's 4 yard line, another at the 1-foot line, and another traveled for 75 yards!  If you don't know much about football, let me tell you that all three boots were incredible feats.  

 

 

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Glen Morchauser gains 21 yards after catching a swing pass for Chris Corazo

 

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Mike Danylchuk intercepts a Teaneck sure score in the endzone

 

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Paramus 21 - Passaic Valley 10

October 22, 1966

 

 

 

 

 

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Paramus 0 - Englewood 20

October 29, 1966
 

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Not a great day for Paramus.  Despite three interceptions, and a hard fought game, Paramus just couldn't get it going.  The article below that appeared in Monday's Bergen Evening Record was void of highlights, a rare occurrence. 

 

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Paramus 35 - Ridgewood 6

November 5, 1966

 

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Paramus played well on both offense and defense, handing Ridgewood its worse loss of the season.  The Chris - Chris combination produced 168 yards in the air, with Chris Carazo completing 9 of 22 passes.  Chris Carroll caught two of those passes for touchdowns, and added a third score early in the game after intercepting a Ridgewood pass and running it back 40 yards.  Not a bad day!

The defensive line starring juniors Barry Scholomann and Rich Triosi held Ridgewood to only 9 yards rushing.  Linebackers Joe Miceli and Doug Werner had a stellar game shutting down any running threat that penetrated the Spartan line.

Joe Miceli and Tommy Brock dashed whatever hopes Ridgewood had of making this a game, each recovering fumbles a key points in the contest. 

 

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Paramus 20 - Fairlawn 21

November 12, 1966

 

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Game Highlights

Fairlawn had not lost a game in the previous three years.  The crowd was one of the largest in Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League history.  A win for Fairlawn would have locked up the N.N.J.I.L. Championship.  Fairlawn had one of the best running backs in the nation in Bruce Jankowski who went on to greatness at Ohio State, and the NFL Kansas City Chiefs.

Paramus came into this game a huge underdog.  They walked off the field at halftime with a 14 - 0 lead.  The game came down to a missed extra point after Paramus marched the ball 96 yards down the field in only 4 plays.   The Spartans regular kicker Glen Morschauser was injured after an unsportsmanlike conduct against Fairlawn and was unable kick the extra point which would have made the game no less than a tie.  Yes, it's only a game, but it's one of those things you remember for a lifetime.  This I know from personal experience.

It was another stellar performance by Chris Carazo and who threw several passes to his favorite receiver Chris Carroll, one of them for a 14 yard TD.  Art Knight caught one for a 13-yarder, and Ricky Holdt displayed his talent beyond the basketball court by drawing the attention of Fairlawn's defensive backfield all afternoon.  He hauled in a 24-yard strike from Carazo for another score.

While the offense played true to form, the defense is what made this game not just close, but winnable.  Jankowski was held in check throughout the first half, leaving the Cutters scoreless as they headed for the locker-room at halftime.  Joe Miceli, a talented running back, starred on defense.  In the words of Assistant Sports Editor John Ryan, "There must be a lot of bruises on the Cutter carriers' bodies today, and many of them were out there by the savage tackling of Joe Miceli, who was all over the field for Paramus.

 

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Phil Rotolo #32

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Chris Carazo #19 with Phil Rotolo #32 protecting

 

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Ricky Hold on the receiving end of a Chris Carazo pass

 

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Tom Brock #20 in pursuit

 

 

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Glen Morschauser #21 runs interference for Phil Rotolo #32

 

 

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Paramus 19 - Bergenfield 6

November 24, 1966

 

Game Highlights

It was another sterling performance by Chris Carazo, hitting his favorite target Chris Carroll for long gains to maintain possession and for 6-yard strike.  On this day, sophomore Ricky Holdt got in on the action and was on the receiving end of a 15-yard pass from Carroll for the third TD of the game.

Paramus' displayed a punishing running game, atypical of sweeps and end-around plays run by Glen Morchauser for long gains throughout the season.  Instead, it was Mike Danylchuk, Joe Miceli, and Phil Rotolo who ground out short yardage that wore down Bergenfield's defense.  Mike Danylchuk had a great game with a key interception, and scored on a 5-yard pitchout after bulling his way over three would-be tacklers.

Honorable goes to Rich Troisi, a monster of a lineman, for holding his own on the defensive line, and thwarting any real Bergenfield offensive threat.  Paramus' bench played critical roles in filling in for injured starters.  Backup Art Knight hauled in passes from Carazo, junior Joe "Jody" Fragala made his presence known to Bergenfield running backs, and junior Neil Katine kicked a PAT following a Carazo to Carroll TD pass.

 

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Post Season Honors

 

No big surprise that  more Paramus players were named to the 1966 Sunday Post All-Star team.  Some players were virtually "automatic" given the press they received throughout the season.  Less heralded played, the guys up front who never scored a touchdown, or had their picture taken incepting a pass received their just due in the post season polls.  Dave Carlson and Barry Schlomann were the guys who opened those holes for Glen Morschauser, Mike Danylchuk, and Joe Miceli.

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The Offense

 

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• Glen Morschauser - Was there ever any doubt.  Played hurt and still racked up impressive statistics.  Worthy of mention yet overlooked were his thunderous punts that left opposing teams deep in their own territory.  One punt traveled 60 yards that left not only players on both sides of the field stunned, but Coach De Gasperis had to shake his head in amazement.

 

 

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• Chris Carroll - Another Shoo-in.  All season they said he was "lanky," lacked speed, but was Chris Carazo's most trusted receiver and always came through in a pinch.  A clutch player.  Chris reminds me of the other Chris, Cris Collingsworth of the Cincinnati Bengals.  Similar is stature, style, hands, and the ability to get open.  One big difference is that our Chris played defense as well.

 

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• Dave Carlson - One of those guys who made it possible for the offense to shine.

 

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• Barry Schlomann - He didn't get much ink from me or the press this year, but he delivered.  Another one of the guys who contributed in meaningful way on both sides of the line.

 

 

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• Rich Troisi - Big, fast, and strong.  Throw in love for the game and a winning attitude, you've got the makings of an All-Star in any league.  Too bad the rest of what the press had to say wasn't available.

 

 

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• Joe Miceli - Joe was the starting  fullback, a hard running back who didn't fumble.  If it weren't for Morschauser and Danylchuk, he might have been the one who grabbed the headlines.  On defense, Joe was always in the thick of things.  Fumble recoveries, interceptions, and key tackles were Joe's trademark.  He reminded me of Ronnie Lott who sacrificed his body to make a play. 

 

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1967 Season

 

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1967 Football Spartans

 

 

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1968

 

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1968 Football Spartans

 

 

 

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1969 Season

 

NNJIL Co-champions!

 

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1969 Football Spartans

 

 

 

 

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Bergenfield Post Game Celebration

 

 

Left to Right)

Frank Bartucelli - Coach Al Corso - Lenny Fariello 

 

 

 

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1969 Post Season Honors

 

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All Bergen

 

 

 

First Team

Frank Bartucelli - Offensive Tackle (#75 in photo)

Lenny Fariello - Defensive Tackle (#70 in photo)

Dave Reicher - Defensive Back (#61 in photo)

 

Second Team

Joey Leicht - Defensive Tackle

 

 

 

All Bergen Dinner

 

 

 

(Left to Right)  - Lenny Fariello - Coach John De Gasperis - Frank Bartucelli

 

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All Suburban

 

 

All-Suburban Offense

Ray Rulli - Quarterback

Al Favero - Running Back

All-Suburban Defense

Len Fariello

Joey Leicht

Frank Bartucelli

Dave Reicher

Honorable Mention

Tom Kuprian

Bob Rucker

Rich Jacobs

 

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The Season

(7 - 2)

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Hackensack

Won 20 - 6

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Passaic Valley

Lost 21 - 8

 

 

 

 

 

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Ridgewood

Won 21 - 6

 

 

 

 

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Englewood

Won 13 - 0

 

 

 

 

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Fair Lawn

Won 28 - 8

 

 

 

 

 

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Wayne Valley

Won 27 - 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Teaneck

Won 33 - 21

 

 

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Bergen Catholic

Lost 6 - 0

 

 

 

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Bergenfield

Won 41 - 6

 

 

 

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The 1970's

 

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Paramus 0 - Ridgewood 20 

 

Photo Courtesy of Stan Cohen ('74)

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Paramus 6 - Passaic Valley 14

 

Photo Courtesy of Stan Cohen ('74)

 

Team Captain Mike McCormick

 

 

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