The Stamford Historical Society
PHOTO ARCHIVIST’S SELECTION OF THE MONTH: OCTOBER 2005
Football in Stamford
1890 to 1942
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It's the football season! So we searched for images in our collection and found the ones below from 1890 through 1934. Furthermore, a current project produced a program on the Boyle Stadium dedication in 1942, naming the stadium for the late Athletic Director at Stamford High School, Michael Boyle. We include some excerpts from the brochure, including another football picture.
Unfortunately, in many instances, we don't have any names.
H.U. King School Football Team, 1890 Below:
School Building on Bedford Street
from Picturesque Stamford 1892
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Merrill Business College (Atlantic Square) Team, 1902.
Bartow Ayres in second row with nosepiece around his neck.
Stamford High, 1903
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undated photo in front of old Stamford High School building
Crescent Football Team, 1918
Although the 1918 photo below is labeled “Stamford High,” it could well be the above team.
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Stamford High 1926 — The Undefeated Team
Stamford High 1929 — State Champions
Another 1929 Photo.
On the back is the following list:
L.E. Tom Page; L.T. Frank Moyes; L.G. “Soc” Ladas; Center “Riggo”; L.G. Buddy Shannon; L.T. Dazamba; L.E. Lynch
L.H.B. Telesco; R.H.B. Hanrahan; F.B. Best; Q.B. M. Lione
St. Mary's Athletic Club Team, City Champions 1934
Below: William Valenti
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Stamford High School Squad 1942
Left to right, top row: R. Berry, W. Worthington, Zezima, Tartell, White, Tanner, M. Pia, Capone, Hagan, McHugh, Lewicki, Tropsa, N. Pia, Clinton, Fratorelli, Sabia, Claybourne, H. Worthington, Mongoni. 2nd row, L. to R.: Coach P. Kuczo, Elliott, Tosches, Robotti, Deranek, Buzzeo, Bugbee, O'Brin, Shea, Patacky, Coperine, Serafin, Ritch, Rosa, Molgano, R. Booker Asst Coach, J. Lockery Asst Coach. 3rd row, L. to R.: O'Keefe Asst' Mgr., Connetta, Dyer, Orgera, Pernicaro, Koproski, Swanson, Varunes, T. Pia, Robustelli, Lindahl, Klipp, Wilson, Thomas (Capt.) Minkowicz, Lione, Murphy (Mgr.). Bottom row, L. to R.: Northrup, Smith, Rovegno, Campbell, Passaro, Cognetta, Clark, Robertson, Conklin, J. Berry, Mulkerin, Saladi.
Michael Boyle
Frank Graf© Stamford Historical Society
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