Sports
The school won several championships and produced many top ranking professional athletes..
The sports teams were known at the "Rough Riders" until the 70's. With the closure of Paterson Collegiate, and re-organization of the school, it became the "Trojans".
John Murray was a coach of the 1940s and 1950s who led the students to several championships in basketball and football.
Students at the school founded Alpha Kai Omega Fraternity.
Notable Athletes
1920's
Coaching: Johnny Murray
Basket Ball: Julius "Goldie" Goldman
Hockey: Leo Lamoureux
1930's.
Boxing: Al Borchuk. Professional name Al Delaney. Joe Louis 1934-09-26 Chicago, Illinois | Win | 6-0 Canada | 1868 Al Borchuk | TKO(10) | 1934-09-11 Detroit, Michigan Opponent also known as Al Delaney | ...
Football: Mike Hedgewick.
Hockey: Harvey Teno.
1940's
Hockey: Bobby Brown, Glen Skov.
Foot Ball: Bobby Dawson.
Bowling: Kay Stanko.
Horse Jockey: Ken Church.
1950's
Marksmanship: Canadian Champion and 1956 Olympic Gold Medalist Gerry Ouellette.
Gymnastics: Ed Gagnier.
1970's
Coaching: Gerry Brumpton.
Basket Ball: Mike Brkovich
Basket Ball: Don Brkovich
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Famous quotes containing the word sports:
“Come, my Celia, let us prove
While we may the sports of love;
Time will not be ours forever,
He at length our good will sever.”
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