THOSE TEAMS: Readers are still mulling over our several columns
on Bradford’s outstanding football teams, particularly those of the
1930s.[neWLine]

Yvonne Cattoni writes, “”I think it is wonderful what you’ve
been writing about Joe Pascarella in Round the Square. I’m sure he
would have been so pleased to have been able to read it while he
was alive.””[neWLine]

She continues, “”Wish you’d take another shot at another one of
the area football players who went on to play professional ball
after playing for Coach Pflug on this 1935-36 team – Henry
Goodman.””[neWLine]

And the same thought from M. Baker: “”You forgot to mention Hank
‘Burly’ Goodman who played for Coach Pflug. Graduated in 1936 – was
an outstanding player, both defense and offense, and went on to
play for the Detroit Lions!””[neWLine]

Bob McKenzie of Jamestown, N.Y., writes, “”Glad the great Pflug
teams of 34-35-36 were mentioned in RTS. I recall star halfback Joe
Bizzaro and FB Larry Piece who went on to play for
Pitt.””[neWLine][neWLine]

BIG BOOK: Meanwhile, Martha Pascarella dropped by with a
scrapbook of her father-in-law’s many football accomplishments
compiled by his family and presented to him several years
ago.[neWLine]

This beautifully done book includes many newspaper clippings,
and other memorabilia.[neWLine]

Here’s what the Bradford Evening Star had to say at the
time:[neWLine]

“”Joe Pascarella, one of the greatest backfield players ever to
wear a Bradford High School uniform, and the only Bradford gridder
ever to be selected on the Pennsylvania State All-High mythical
eleven… “”[neWLine]

There was also a story by Dr. Alvie Livermore, dubbed “”the dean
of McKean County football,”” who must have made an annual selection
of the best players to an “”All-McKean County team.””[neWLine]

In all, eight Bradford players made that team. Here’s what he
had to say about Joe:[neWLine]

“”When it comes to catapulting passes dead to the mark
Bradford’s Joe Pascarella dominated the 1938 McKean County aerial
parade completely.[neWLine]

“”With a lariat-like arm, this square shouldered Italian boy
could hit a moving target with a football on average of about eight
times out of ten and that is football marksmanship for a high
school player. He has a cold calculating poise which never deserts
him. In addition to his passing ability he is a wizard at
intercepting passes and is a hard-driving ball
carrier.””[neWLine]

We hope to soon finish our coverage of these legendary
teams.