Niles McKinley Red Dragons

Niles All Time Greats Page Two

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Case Western Reserve University
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Phil Ragazzo

All Trumbull County First Team three years in a row at two different positions, Guard and Center. All NEO Big Ten and played in the NFL. WWII took his best years and at Case Western Reserve University, he was an All American.

University of Pittsburgh
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Herbert Stein

Herbert Stein in 1915 and as a Center at the University of Pittsburgh was selected All American. As with his brother Russ was a member of one of Niles', Greatest Teams in 1914.

He played professionally for Buffalo, Frankford Yellow Jackets and the Pottsville Maroons.

1920
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Adrian Grainger Ford

Adrian Grainger Ford one of the greatest FB in Niles History and started at FB for Lafayette University. He played professionally for the Frankford Yellow Jackets and Pottsville Maroons.

Cornell University
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Reno V Jones

Walter Camp for his College All American Team considered Reno V Jones, a starter for Cornell University in 1920 and 1921. Invited to the Rose Bowl the University President nixed it.

Reno, the Karl Singer of his day was so good and popular here in Niles that the city named Reno Street in his honor. Anchored the offensive and defensive line of the 1913 & 1914 Niles teams.

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Another great Niles FB/LB Lou Tabor flies through the air to pick up extra yardage in 1967.

 

Lou goes down as one of Niles' greats as he held down the FB and LB slot for two years in 1967 and 68. He earned All Trumbull County Second Team (HB) 1967, All American Conference First Team (LB) 1967, Massillon Jaycees Sportsmanship Award (FB) 1968 and All American Conference Honorable Mention (LB) 1968.

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Bill Sullivan a place kicker is one of the greatest at Niles

Washington & Jefferson
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Russ Stein

Russ Stein scored a TD in the Rose Bowl but called back. At Washington & Jefferson brought about LB position, selected All American and in 1957 inducted into College Hall of Fame

Intricate part, one of Niles’ greatest Teams in 1914 as a FB.

He played professionally for the Toledo Maroons, Frankford Yellow Jackets, Pottsville Maroons and the famous Canton Bulldogs

1924
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Herb and Russ Stein

Picture taken of brothers, Herb and Russ Stein in 1924, when both played professionally for the Frankford Yellow Jackets. Both played for about six years for various teams.

Russ in later years became Sheriff of Trumbull County, land developer in Niles and sports writer.

Herb eventually made his way to Rocky River, Ohio where he became involved in ore reclamation and other ventures.

1911
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Paul Lally

Paul Lally the best HB in Niles History prior to 1960 and one of the greatest ever. Set rushing and scoring records that were number one until the 60's hit. Still in the top five or top ten in many categories.

Played for Niles from 1911 to 1914.

1959
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Mike Nori

Mike Nori a hard charging FB held that position in 1958 and 1959. Mike, Jim Skiffey and Nick Roberts each rushed for 100-yards in a single game VS. Girard in 1958. The only time that has ever happened in Niles history.

1942
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Coach Earl Hoker

Earl Hoker served as Head Coach for Niles McKinley longer than any other HC. From 1934 to 1946, he accumulated a record of 51 Wins, 61 Losses and 12 Ties. His best team was in 1942 when the Dragons record was 8-1.

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