He was in the stands at Memorial Stadium the night of the infamous flea-kicker loss and, years later, could have followed in his older brother’s footsteps to help Big Red chase another national title. Yet weeks before he signed a national letter of intent to play college football, Martin Rucker stopped himself and thought of… Read more »
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Team: St. Joseph Benton High School
“Pop” Springer
Paul”Pop” Springer spent 34 coaching at St. Joseph Benton High School. Springer’s expertise extended beyond the basketball court, serving as head football and track coach as well. His basketball teams claimed seven city championships and won the Missouri Interscholastic State Tournament in 1931 and 1941. A legend on the south side of St. Joseph for… Read more »
Mike Ziesel
Mike Ziesel knew early on what kind of coach he was. He wanted to lead and encourage teams that attacked the game of basketball like they did life – control the controllables, give it your all and have character. “Ever since I was young, I would label myself as a defensive coach,” Ziesel said. “Anybody… Read more »