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THE 1930’S…PLAYING THROUGH THE DEPRESSION…PART 2
THE BEST GAME There were several top games to choose from, but I picked the 1939 game between Milwaukee Washington vs. Milwaukee Rufus Kung in 1939. This season was all Washington as they rose to the top of City Conference and the top of the best teams of the 1930’s. King was a new school, playing their first regular season of varsity ball. They went 7-1-0 so they weren’t pushovers. Washington’s hopes for the title were nearly dashed as the Generals pushed the Purgolders
Sep 2, 20223 min read
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THE 1930’S…PLAYING THROUGH THE DEPRESSION…PART 1
Black Friday occurred on October 28, 1929, when the stock market crashed. It was near the end of the football season and for many the 1930’s looked dim. Sports in America had grown to great heights as professional baseball and football and college sports became ever so popular. High school sports were drawing big crowds in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, La Crosse and other cities where fine teams battled. Crowds of 5,000-8,000 were not uncommon in key Milwaukee City Confe
Aug 26, 20225 min read
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The Rest of the Best of the 1920s
After reviewing the best teams of the 1920s I'd like to highlight the best game, coach and players of the decade. The Best Game This was another tough call so I had to choose two games and, as it turns out both involved Green Bay East. The first was the 1927 battle between East and city rival Green Bay West. Before more than 10,000 frenzied fans, Arnie Herber was the difference for West with his passing, rushing, returning kicks, defense and kicking. It was a see-saw battle
Jun 3, 20223 min read
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