Wakefield High Football 1937

 

     1937 would prove to be one of Wakefield’s better seasons in the sport.   Tom ‘Dicey’ Conroy HOF ran absolutely wild in an era that was known for low scoring, defensive games.  “Dicey’ still holds the Wakefield school record for longest touchdown from the line of scrimmage, and is still listed among top achievers for longest interception returned for a score and single season and career scoring leaders,.

 

" The 1937 football team, coached by William D. Healey HOF and captained by John Guttadauro had a 'most successful' season with its 7-2 record. It was noted in the yearbook that attendance during the season was 'remarkable, and those who did attend deserve to share in the team's success.' The team played against Amesbury, Swampscott, Woburn, Watertown, Melrose, Reading and Cambridge Latin. " -- Text from Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department calendar 2002 ; December.

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Among the members of the 1937 WHS football team (front row, left to right) John Woodhull, Frank Spang, James Brady, Edward Habermann, Augustine Tecce, Frank Martino, Edward Loughlin, Joseph Foley, W. Fox. (Back row, left to right) Patrick Walsh, John Guttaduaro, Joseph DeFelice, and George Kimball. Note the Atwell Building of Wakefield High School in the background. The building was destroyed by fire on December 12-13, 1971.   Text and this picture from Beebe Library Website  Photo from Bourdon Studios.

Players not shown – “Red” Anderson, Leo Amirault, Leo Bonfanti, Gardner Burke, Vernon Bliss, John Cronin, Art Calvo, Charles Confalone, “Red” Cryan, Tom Conroy HOF, Louis Climo, Art Dignan, Dante DelAssandro, Bob Doucette, Steven Gardner, Andy Granese, Bill Hogan, Harry Hogan, Ralph Johnson, John King, Dick Kimball, Francis Luken, Charles Luciano, Bob MacKenna, Ed Maloney, Fred Modica, John Migliore, Charles Nutile, Bob Puglisi, Bob Pohl, Richard Rosatio, Seward Thresher, Concetto Tine, Joe Tiberio, Dante Volpe.

 

Captain John Guttadauro

Coach William Healey HOF 7-2

Points Scored

Opponent

Points Against

0

Malden

19

6

Amesbury

0

13

Swampscott

6

25

Woburn *

7

13

Watertown *

6

18

Winthrop *

0

0

Melrose *

13

26

Reading

7

33

Cambridge Latin

6

134

* Mystic Valley League

64

Scorers

Tom Conroy HOF         86

Charles Confalone      13

Joe Defelice               12

Tony Guttadauro        8

Pat Walsh                  8

Joe Foley                   6

George Kimball          1

 

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