Coaldale Tigers 1963

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On This Date: September 7, 1963
A potent rushing attack helps Coaldale cruise to a 33-0 win over Jim Thorpe. The Tigers, coached by Geno Poli, collect 355 yards and all five of their touchdowns on the ground. Bob Winsko opens the scoring in the first quarter with a 34-yard run. Before halftime, the winners also receive TDs from Tom Terry (11 yards), Mike Winsko (seven yards) and John Yankovich (17 yards). Ken Hoffman accounts for the final tally with an 11-yard scoring run in the final frame. Interceptions by Terry and B. Winsko help preserve the shutout. (Source: Lehighton Times-News)

On This Date: October 26, 1963
Coaldale rallies from an early deficit to gain a 39-19 win over Kulpmont. George Hoffman scores two touchdowns, one on a 34-yard run and the other from 12 yards out, to help the Tigers rebound after falling behind 12-0. Jeb Hart returns an interception 35 yards for a score while Bobby Winsko (two-yard run), Ken Hoffman (one-yard run) and Nick Trubilla (fumble recovery in end zone) also register touchdowns. Coaldale's defense also plays well, intercepting six passes. (Source: Lehighton Times-News)

On This Date: November 2, 1963
Coaldale's solid defense, led by Tommy Terry, limits Summmit Hill to just 33 yards rushing and the Tigers post an 18-0 shutout in the last game ever between the two schools. The winners, coached by Geno Poli, also receive a defensive touchdown as Martin Kodlick intercepts a pass and returns it 48 yards for a score. Coaldale receives two TDs from Bob Winsko, who hits paydirt from two yards out and also catches a six-yard scoring strike from George Hoffman. (Source: Lehighton Times-News)

On This Date: November 16, 1963 Coaldale rolls to a 58-0 victory over Pleasant Valley as eight different Tiger players record touchdowns. John Yankovich reaches the end zone twice for the winners, scoring on runs of 23 and 70 yards. Jeb Hart, who also intercepts a pass on defense, returns a blocked punt 33 yards for a touchdown. Tom Dally adds a 35-yard return of a fumble while other TD runs come from Bobby Winsko, Tommy Terry, George Hoffman, Mike Winsko and Dan Zeigler. (Source: Lehighton Times-News)