Teams

1955-56 Rockford West High School Boys’ Team

Year Inducted: 1974

Category: Teams

Schools / Organizations: Rockford West High School

Biography: At the time of their title, the 1956 West Rockford team was the tallest team to win the state championship.  This highly polished and well coached team swept through the season with a 28-1 record.  Many of the players went on to great careers in collegiate basketball.  This squad accomplished the rare feat of winning consecutive state titles (they had won in the previous season).

Team Members in the Picture:

Back row (L to R):  T. Urnezis, R. Olson, J. Heath, R. Peacock, C. Johnson, C. Coffman

Middle Row (L to R):  G. Cotone, S. Patton, D. Seidelmann, C. Peeples, J. Flynn, R. Burke, B. Wolfe (Mgr.)

Front Row (L to R): T. Balke, N. Gentry, J. Wessels, D. Slaughter, R. Washington, Coach A. Saudargas