Inductees

Just a few short years after MSHSAA installed a postseason tournament for high school football, Rock Bridge High School emerged as a mid-1970s power, with two undefeated state championship teams. The 1975 team beat Nevada 10-0 and finished 12-0 under the guidance of coach Rich Davies. It was only the third year in existence for the school. Earning All-State that season were running back Sam Smith, center John Cunningham, defensive tackle Phil Brady and defensive end John Massey. Tim Wolfe quarterbacked the team, throwing for 668 yards in the regular season. That team was on a mission after the 1974 team had finished 9-0 but was left out of the playoffs based on the then-points system. The Bruins outscored opponents 390-52. The 1977 team edged Camdenton 7-6 in the Class 3 state championship game, finishing with a 10-0 record. John Henage (MSHOF 2015) coached the team that season. All-State honorees were tackle Ray Nunnelly, linebacker Greg Mengel and defensive end Jeff Earley. But the big play belonged to nose guard Danny Snap, who blocked the tying extra-point kick. That season began on a hot Saturday afternoon in which Rock Bridge overcame a two touchdown deficit to win 15-14, setting off what would be another memorable fall.