GHS 1958 Football Team Inducted

Members of the 1958 Football Team were recognized in the Gardner High School Athetic Hall of Fame induction ceremonies held in the Landry Auditorium on Saturday, October 20th, 2012.  The team finished a 9-0 season as North Worcester County Champions, allowing only six points over all games.

Front Row: Norman Beauregard, Tony Kraskouskas, Ray Stewart, Johnny Minns, Ken Stone, Ed Nobrega, Bob Dill, Bob Weeks, Tim Matukas, Charles "Bud" Smith, Marcel Clavien, Paul Hagen.
Middle Row: Assistant Coach Marty Anderson, Barry Glinski, Jim Sand, Len Slomski, Stan Gemborys, Walt Dubzinski, Jr., Jim Eacman, Len Erickson, Bob Coffin, Gordon Dickie, Tom Ryan, Dick Donovan, Roland Robichaud, Coach Walter Dubzinski, Sr.
Back Row: John Jaillet, Jim Bessette, Dick Sabulis, Ed Fitzgerald, Bob Goodwin, Dan Alisauskas, Peter Duprey, Pete Lugbauer, Don Barry, Dick Hawryla, John Awdycki, Bob Cormier.

The 1958 Season Schedule included the following opponents

Sep. 27 Gardner 26 - Worcester Trade 0
Oct. 04 Gardner 29 - Wachusett 0
Oct. 11 Gardner 20 - New Bedford 0
Oct. 18 Gardner 32 - Fitchburg 0
Oct. 25 Gardner 28 - Turner's Falls 0
Nov.01 Gardner 13 - Nashua 6
Nov.08 Gardner  6 - Leominster 0
Nov.15 Gardner 36 - Athol 0
Nov.27 Gardner 40 - Shrewsbury 0

Mike Richard, Chairman of the Gardner High School Hall of Fame Executive Committee, served as Master of Ceremonies of the induction program.  His running commentary, and use of interesting facts and statistics kept  audience interest high.  The testimonies of award recipients reinforced and supported Gardner's long time commitment to the role of athletics, coaching, and mentorship on personal development and achievement.