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Martinsville High School Alumni
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Washington, Jefferson, Henry, and Wade.... - 12 |
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09/28/12
Archie Thomasson
(1965)
Archer1710@msn.com
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George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and Sonny Wade….
What could these four possibly have in common? They’re all Virginians and on Postage stamps….Sonny Wade was recently honored by Canada for his 10 years with the Montreal Allouettes, on a Postage Stamp. He was awarded the coveted ‘Grey Cup’ three times, but is most known for the ‘Ice Bowl’, played on November 27, 1977, in frigid conditions. While a born and bred southern boy, he endured freezing temperatures and passed for 340 yards, and three touchdowns, to win the (CFL Super Bowl) Grey Cup Game over the Edmonton Eskimos 41-6. He candidly attributed his success to fellow team mate ‘Tony Proudfoot’ putting staples in his shoes. He said Edmonton spent the entire game ‘trying to chase him down’. Now I know where Grundy got the idea when they beat Salem a few years ago, and went on to the state championship game. After examination, they found ‘extra long cleats’ in their shoes….http://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/ac-and-sonny-wade-featured-on-canada-post-stamp
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