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Al Biever, Intramural Football Center, St. John's University, Collegeville, MN. Photo: Page 92 of the 1923 Sagatagan year-book, Major Champs. Left to right, rear: Brunner, Benolken, Al Biever, Rev. Albert, Coach, Wieland, Krautkremer; front: Esser, Guettler, Hermanutz, Marrin, Krebsbach, Roan. They are not pictured with shoulder pads. This must have been before they were introduced. The year was 1923 and St. John's housed both college-level students and high-school students. My father took classes there as a high school Commercial student. St. John's still stands in its same location, although much changed. View full size.
Mr. Hermanutz, the only one in front with a center part, reminds me of gorgeous silent film star, Charles "Buddy" Rogers. Pretty cute!
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