The crowd attending Freeport High School’s varsity football game against Oceanside on Oct. 5 enjoyed a special celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Red Devils 1963 undefeated Rutgers Cup football season. Members of the 1963 team served as the honorary captains during the coin toss and were presented with a proclamation by Village of Freeport Mayor Robert T. Kennedy during a halftime ceremony.
Also there to join the celebration were Board of Education Vice President Vilma Lancaster, Board of Education trustees Ronald Ellerbe and Anthony Miller and Freeport High School Principal Linda Carter. Members of the 1963 varsity football team in attendance included: team captain Guy Riccardi, Bobby Allen, Steve Beneville, Dennis Berg, Tommy Bird, Mike Glenz, Tom Henry, Howard Jacobson, Lenny Liebler, Eddie Martin, Gary Pappas, Wayne Ruben and Joe Tuitt.
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