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Bearcat football 1957-1961

Posted by Jim Elliott on October 24, 2025, 12:35 pm

My sister Sharon (Class of 1961) was asking me if there is any info on the outstanding Bearcat teams from 1957-1961. Thanks!!

Re: Bearcat football 1957-1961

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on October 27, 2025, 1:45 pm, in reply to "Bearcat football 1957-1961"

Jim….I think Sharon might be interested in some photos which Glenda found and posted today on the FHS Reminiscing Photos page on Facebook.

Re: Bearcat football 1957-1961

Posted by Tony60 on October 25, 2025, 8:47 am, in reply to "Bearcat football 1957-1961"

I am not aware of any on those years, but several years back a book that was written about teams from 1925-2010 by Delvan Irwinwas mentioned. I order one but print was so small that I barely could read it. It was about each game.

Re: Bearcat football 1957-1961

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on October 25, 2025, 10:56 am, in reply to "Re: Bearcat football 1957-1961"

Thanks, Tony. I knew you would know the answer regarding any kind of book or written account of that era. I’m remembering the time when Ken Bramlett and other former FHS coaches have been awarded county/state honors or have been inducted into various halls of fame, etc. There were many interesting articles written then. Also, in years past, we have had many pictures and conversations about that era on this site.
We have archived many of those photos on a Facebook page. Glenda Sessions has kept most of those photos there. So you might
enjoy looking at that if you haven’t already. Look for FHS Reminiscing Photos (on Facebook.)
I hope others will chime in to add/correct this info here.

Re: Bearcat football 1957-1961

Posted by Kaye’63 on October 24, 2025, 1:13 pm, in reply to "Bearcat football 1957-1961"

Good to hear from you, Jim. I have learned that if you ask a question here, someone will have an answer!

Bearcat Photos (1)

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on October 25, 2025, 11:12 am, in reply to "Re: Bearcat football 1957-1961"

Jim, these 2 photos are not what you were asking about but Glenda ‘66 found these while searching.

Maybe someone can fill in some names.

Re: Bearcat Photos (1)

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on October 25, 2025, 11:25 am, in reply to "Bearcat Photos (1)"

Glenda ‘66 recognized a few:
Jimmy Underwood and Rhett Mitchell kneeling on the front row and the first two on the left are Mart McMullan and Jim McCormick. Ronnie Mitchell is second to last on that row. Must have been junior high.

Can anyone guess the year?

Re: Bearcat Photos (1)

Posted by Panzey '62 on October 28, 2025, 11:23 am, in reply to "Re: Bearcat Photos (1)"

I think this is junior high for the classes of '58 and '59, so that would make this picture in 1954.

Bearcat Photo (2)

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on October 25, 2025, 11:15 am, in reply to "Bearcat Photos (1)"

Re: Bearcat Photo (2)

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on October 25, 2025, 11:28 am, in reply to "Bearcat Photo (2)"

From Glenda:
The second photo I recognize Billy Gibbs second from left on first row and Charlie Hall the fourth and Tony Broussard sixth.

Can anyone guess year on this one?

Thanks, Glenda ‘66.

Re: Bearcat Photo (2)

Posted by Panzey '62 on October 28, 2025, 11:17 am, in reply to "Re: Bearcat Photo (2)"

The top row includes Buster Lackey, Jerry Chambers, and far right may be Jimmy Cates, I believe. Glinda may know what years the coach front left was there. I think there was another coach between him and Coach Bramlett.

Re: Bearcat Photo (2)

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on October 28, 2025, 2:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Bearcat Photo (2)"

Wow Panzey! You have good eyes AND a good memory! Thanks!

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