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#TBT: Generations of Football Champions
August 28, 2014
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Our first Second Half Throwback Thursday of 2014-15 is such a long toss into the past that we don't know many of the details behind this photo – aside from the common tie between these celebrating athletes and those kicking off this weekend who hope to celebrate as well their football accomplishments.
This photo was submitted by Mark Duffy, the son of the player holding the trophy, Ferndale Lincoln's Jack Duffy, who is being carried by his teammates and served as their captain.
It was taken sometime during the mid-1940s. Identifying the trophy's significance is trickier still. The MHSAA playoffs didn't begin until 1975, and "mythical" state champions were selected by The Associated Press or Detroit Free Press or News usually after the fact. This trophy might've celebrated a league title or been given as part of an annual "trophy" game, of which there are many played each week.
STATE CHAMPS! Michigan: Extra Point Playoffs Week 2
November 4, 2022
This week on STATE CHAMPS! Extra Point: Lorne Plant, Sydney Cariel and Devin Gardner recap the notable games from Week 1 of the MHSAA Football Playoffs and preview the upcoming district finals.
1:48 - Romeo vs. Chippewa Valley Recap
3:33 - Cass Tech vs. West Bloomfield Recap
5:57 - Trenton vs. Southgate Anderson Recap
6:47 - Kalieb Osbourne - Waterford Mott
8:44 - Sterling Anderson - Detroit King
10:10 - Darkhorse - Romeo
11:02 - Darkhouse - Davison
11:30 - Mr. Football Award
15:25 - Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Promo
16:41 - DMC Ask the Doc
17:57 - Anvil Award
20:54 - Menards Game Preview
22:20 - Detroit Catholic Central at Northville - Game of the Week Preview