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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 1
October 28, 2022
This week on STATE CHAMPS! Extra Point: Lorne Plant, Sydney Cariel and Scott Burnstein recap the notable games from Week 9 and preview the upcoming MHSAA Football Playoffs.
1:45 - Belleville vs. Brighton Recap
3:22 - Woodhaven vs. Carlson Recap
5:48 - Groves vs. Seaholm Recap
7:52 - Top 20 Final Regular Season Rankings
12:37 - Mr. Football Award
15:19 - DMC Gamechangers
18:04 - Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Promo
19:18 - Anvil Award
22:55 - Cass Tech at West Bloomfield - Game of the Week Preview
26:14 - State Finals Predictions