Cool picture

[GS#17]

I really enjoy old football pictures and have found a few here and there. If you have any, post them up here. It would be neat to see famous people during their high school years, but really, any old-school picture would be appreciated.

Here is one of my favorites:

http://img55.exs.cx/img55/7/little1.jpg

Bonus points for anyone who can name the athlete. :)

[Rabbit'93]

Is it OJ?

[D. R. Hooks]

Well let's examine the evidence provided to us. The helmet design looks early 1970s, and they are playing on Astroturf. Who are the teams that are playing? No helmets are clearly visible for identification; however, the player being hurdled is wearing the traditional Georgia Bulldogs pants with that red/white/black stripe which gets us into the SEC. As far as the home team, the colors of Miss State could be considered except that MSU wore white helmets in this era. Arkansas was in the SWC at this time, but that could very well be a Razorback logo on the jersey sleeve. Arkansas does not put the jersey number on the shoulder pad, leaving only a sleeve logo, so I will nominate the 'Hogs as a home team candidate. Arkansas also had astroturf during this era. This is a non-conference game, and also could be the Cotton Bowl, however the stands seem to rise to quickly making me think this is a home game at Arkansas's stadium. ....Now, who would be an athletic RB from Arkansas circa 1970?

[GS#17]

Although a RB, it is not OJ; and he did play in the SWC, just not for Arkansas...

[3afan]

joe washington (port arthur lincoln grad)

[GS#17]

Little Joe, that's right! He was from PA Lincoln, and in the picture he is playing for OU, where he would eventually be a two-time Heisman runner-up. What's interesting is on the OU site, there's another picture of him doing the same thing to another player. Check it out:

http://sooner.nmn.speedera.net/pics12/200/PS/PSSLCVWBEIYHGOQ.20040113195310.jpg

He was just flat-out awesome!

[Gobbla2001]

I did a search for 'Cuero Gobblers' at google.com a couple of years back and came across a website of this family... It had pictures of family members etc... This picture includes one of their family members, Wayne Bowen (#37)... I wonder what year it is... I'm guessing in the 40's or something....

Here are the Gobblers (well, some of 'em atleast):

http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~bowen/images/pg6.jpeg

[GS#17]

Man, that's a neat picture!!!

The little kid in the front is classic -- holding the ball, sitting with the team, wearing a helmet, and wearing a "jersey." :)

[D. R. Hooks]

Well, I came discombobulated on that guess. I'm still thinking Frank Broyles....

Okay, who is this? The #26 later set an NCAA record for career interceptions? What kicker would he be holding for in this timeless classic photograph? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D



http://flickingerweather.com/kicker.jpg




http://flickingerweather.com/wos.JPG

[GS#17]

Hmmm... That's a tough one. I may have to get back with you on that one. :D

[mwynn05]

it looks like bridge city v. wos but i dont know any of the players lol

[D. R. Hooks]

Yes, that would be WOS vs BC..

That #26 would be Kevin Smith, later of Texas A&M and the Dallas Cowboys. Too bad you can't quite read the jersey number on the kicker....You might ask GS#17 if he can make out the jersey.:D

http://flickingerweather.com/wos.JPG

[chaingang]

Horrible technique.:thinking: 1980's:thinking: Royal blue instead of navy blue uni's:thinking: ugly shoe:thinking: ooh ooh I know, I know:D It is GS17 himself:clap: :D :D :D : Hey Rus, what is blacked out at the top?

[Old Green]

GS#17 is the Kicker. Who is the Holder?

[ej2525]

Originally posted by Old Green
GS#17 is the Kicker. Who is the Holder?

D.R. Hooks says it's Kevin Smith.

[Old Green]

Sorry about that. I should have read a little further.:)

[chaingang]

I call this snot bubbles http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/ouch.jpg


It sure is fun beating up on LCM.

[Adidas410s]

As an even more random side note to that Cuero pic, I wonder if Wayne Bowen is of any relation to Wade Bowen? Wade is an up and coming singer out of Waco that just came on the "Texas Music" scene last year. Check him out @ www.wadebowen.com

[chaingang]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/WOS_CHAIN_Gang_Oct2000.jpg


:devil: :clap: :D

[D. R. Hooks]

Yeah!!! keep 'em coming!


http://flickingerweather.com/wos.JPG

[GS#17]

Yes, that's Kevin Smith holding for me. I think the caption says something about me making 5-5 PATs against Bridge City or something like that. It's from the yearbook.

ChainGang, for the record, the technique only looks bad because of the camera angle and the lighting, and those shoes have since been dipped in gold and placed in the school's trophy case to inspire future generations. ;)

[chaingang]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/tim.jpg


Tickets to a WO-S $5.00
game

Popcorn and a coke $3.50

Having a 235lb WO-S running back wearing navy blue running right at you with smoke coming out of his nostrils.......................................... PRICELESS

[chaingang]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/newton.jpg



Caption from Newton player:What was coach thinking when he agreed to play these guys?

[D. R. Hooks]

GS17, Bad things happen with the digital camera and year book are left in the same closet!

Hey Chaingang, nice pics...All navy tops with no stripes? How many different home jerseys do we have?

http://flickingerweather.com/wos.JPG

[chaingang]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/footinass.jpg


Caption: Could you please take your foot out of my a......................................

[D. R. Hooks]

I believe #6 is Tim Feathers. I briefly worked with him my last summer in Orange, and I remember driving him home after a work a few times.... nice kid....

http://flickingerweather.com/wos.JPG

[chaingang]

We had about 9 different combo's I think. The only thing we didnt have when I was there was the stripe on the helmet.

[D. R. Hooks]

Those helmets.....( insert melody) The Houston Oilers, the Houston Oilers....

http://flickingerweather.com/wos.JPG

[chaingang]

Yes it is Tim(Feathers) I also played with him at UH.

[chaingang]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/crotch.gif


oops, I meant to grab his Jersey!

[D. R. Hooks]

You played at UH? I didn't know that....

http://www.kogt.com/pow/warnell_999.GIF

Does Coach Hooks ever pull these jerseys out anymore? These are my favorite tops...

[chaingang]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/gangtackle.gif



I know i have posted this a few times, but i just laugh every time.

[chaingang]

Those Jersey's were Cornel Thompsons favorites. After he left in 01, I belive hooks didnt use them as much. I loved them because they were so cool. Especially in the first few months when it was still hot. Watch for them more this year now that CT is back.

[D. R. Hooks]

Here's a football pic for you I took down on Kyle Field.

"Belching Referee"

http://www.flickingerweather.com/5_13.jpg

[chaingang]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/bashbc.jpg


More Bridge City bashing :D :D :D :D
I need to quit because I live there now.

[D. R. Hooks]

Those Jersey's were Cornel Thompsons favorites. After he left in 01, I belive hooks didnt use them as much. I loved them because they were so cool. Especially in the first few months when it was still hot. Watch for them more this year now that CT is back.

Awesome....

:clap:

[chaingang]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/Matt_Peebles_2000.jpg

So BC fans dont think I dont like them.

[chaingang]

Heres one for the BH fans.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/AGERTO.jpg

[RBARKER]

Originally posted by chaingang
Heres one for the BH fans.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/tythib/AGERTO.jpg

Oh man I remember that game. I think it was at PNG and it was wet and freezing.

[chaingang]

It looks like it was very wet. Especially on those white uni's.:thinking:

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by D. R. Hooks
Here's a football pic for you I took down on Kyle Field.

"Belching Referee"

http://www.flickingerweather.com/5_13.jpg

Random...but George Flickinger was the weatherman for the ABC affiliate in Abilene for a few years...I even borrowed one of his nerdy weather ties for "career day" in HS!

[D. R. Hooks]

Random...but George Flickinger was the weatherman for the ABC affiliate in Abilene for a few years...I even borrowed one of his nerdy weather ties for "career day" in HS!

nerdy weather ties? Ladies like the lightning....GF