Word: backfields
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Little so far has had little cause to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of his career as head coach of the Light Blue. He brings a thrice-beaten squad, somewhat, stronger in the backfield than last year but weaker in the line, into the Stadium today, still seeking the first win of his 25th year on Moraingalde Heights...
Coach Norm Shepard, whose eleven lost its opener to Brown last week, 14 to 0, has promoted two backfield men to starting positions for the game. They are Dave Homes and Ed Galvin, both sophomores, who will start at left half and fullback, respectively...
Other regulars in the Crimson backfield are halfback. Jim Damis, whom Shepard called "the best man on the field" in the Brown game, and Joo Crehore, who will quarterback the T-formation offense. Varsity track captain Bob Rittenburg is also slated for action at fullback, and will get a chance to run with the ball on various pitchout plays, Shepard said...
...sophomore backfield stars, quarterback Chris Hasiotis and fullback Frank Weller helped immeasurably in the Adams win. Hasiotis connected with end Joe Stern on a 40-yard touchdown pass for the final score of the game. Linebacker Pete Stern set up at least two of the Gold Coasters' touchdowns by interceptions...
Credit the Harvard backs with a fine game, for this was a single backfield with each man playing his position to the limit, and give substitute backs Dick Oehmler and Joslin plaudits too, but this game was basically won in the line. Jordan went through 16 men in the line today, with litle drop off in play. But the heartening play of the five juniors who started, and Bob Morrison, tackles Orville Tice and John Mather, guard Bill Meigs, and center Jan Mayer bodies well for the coming 15 games