The 33 Greatest Syracuse Players Ever
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I see that Bud was a cub reporter back then. 
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That dude looks like he is in his early 50's.Chris Schlacter was way over rated.There was a Schlacter who played for Henninger circa 1970 who went on to play for New Mexico State.
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Kallet, Harry "Fuzzy"Aaron Harry Kallet
Kallet was an end for Syracuse University and played all sixty minutes in 17 consecutive games. He later became a specialist in obstetrics.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. August 2, 1887 - d. April 13, 1965
Career Highlights:
Kallet, who arrived in the United States as an infant, originally went out for football at Syracuse in 1907. Although he attended every practice, he did not appear in a game during the year although he received a second team letter for "loyalty." In 1908, Kallet entered medical school, which kept him from playing, but he returned to the team in 1909 while still in medical school and earned a letter on the varsity team.
He said, "After the (final) game...the coaches gathered together to discuss the prospects for the next year and when my name came up the end coach said: 'He's no good. Don't waste any time on him.' I was invited back for early camp (in 1910)...I was the only letterman cut...I was urged to quit by my family and friends and was tempted to, but chose to await the events of the week and whether or not I'd make the Yale trip. I started the game and played 60 minutes. I had no trouble from then on until my last semester." That year, Kallet started at end in the second game of the year against Yale and although the Orangemen lost, 12-6, Kallet played well enough to win a permanent starting spot.
In 1911, Kallet was named Syracuse Post All-America first team, and Walter Camp third team All-America as Syracuse had a record of 5-3-2. That season, Kallet had the best game of his career against the Jim Thorpe-led, Pop Warner-coached Carlisle Indians, who had defeated mighty Harvard the previous week. Kallet and Syracuse defeated Carlisle, 12-11, and Fuzzy later said, "I still enjoy memories of that game, and I had a part in stopping Thorpe cold. Once, when Syracuse punted, the ball went to Jim. He had to squat to grab it. I charged in, left my feet, and found myself going over his head. At the last second, I reached back, hooked my arm under his shoulder, and made him do a backward somersault...When Jim got up he started to make what looked like a pass at me. Instead, he patted me on the shoulder and said, 'Nice work, boy.' Jim...considered an American idol and one of the greatest football heroes, so you can see why I feel so proud of that game."
In 1931, the Syracuse Post named Fuzzy to the Syracuse All-Time team and wrote, "Kallet was poison to opposing backs, was a smart, brainy player and could hold his own with any of the wingmen who appeared on the gridiron during his period." In 1967, Kallet was posthumously given the Syracuse Letterwinner of Distinction Award; it is the most prestigious honor a former varsity student-athlete can receive (other winners include Joe Alexander, 'Bus' Friedman, Marty Glickman, and Mort Starobin).
Origin:
Warsaw, Poland
Career Dates:
Kallet played end for Syracuse University from 1909-1911.
Physical description:
145 pounds
Kallet, Harry "Fuzzy"Aaron Harry Kallet
Kallet was an end for Syracuse University and played all sixty minutes in 17 consecutive games. He later became a specialist in obstetrics.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. August 2, 1887 - d. April 13, 1965
Career Highlights:
Kallet, who arrived in the United States as an infant, originally went out for football at Syracuse in 1907. Although he attended every practice, he did not appear in a game during the year although he received a second team letter for "loyalty." In 1908, Kallet entered medical school, which kept him from playing, but he returned to the team in 1909 while still in medical school and earned a letter on the varsity team.
He said, "After the (final) game...the coaches gathered together to discuss the prospects for the next year and when my name came up the end coach said: 'He's no good. Don't waste any time on him.' I was invited back for early camp (in 1910)...I was the only letterman cut...I was urged to quit by my family and friends and was tempted to, but chose to await the events of the week and whether or not I'd make the Yale trip. I started the game and played 60 minutes. I had no trouble from then on until my last semester." That year, Kallet started at end in the second game of the year against Yale and although the Orangemen lost, 12-6, Kallet played well enough to win a permanent starting spot.
In 1911, Kallet was named Syracuse Post All-America first team, and Walter Camp third team All-America as Syracuse had a record of 5-3-2. That season, Kallet had the best game of his career against the Jim Thorpe-led, Pop Warner-coached Carlisle Indians, who had defeated mighty Harvard the previous week. Kallet and Syracuse defeated Carlisle, 12-11, and Fuzzy later said, "I still enjoy memories of that game, and I had a part in stopping Thorpe cold. Once, when Syracuse punted, the ball went to Jim. He had to squat to grab it. I charged in, left my feet, and found myself going over his head. At the last second, I reached back, hooked my arm under his shoulder, and made him do a backward somersault...When Jim got up he started to make what looked like a pass at me. Instead, he patted me on the shoulder and said, 'Nice work, boy.' Jim...considered an American idol and one of the greatest football heroes, so you can see why I feel so proud of that game."
In 1931, the Syracuse Post named Fuzzy to the Syracuse All-Time team and wrote, "Kallet was poison to opposing backs, was a smart, brainy player and could hold his own with any of the wingmen who appeared on the gridiron during his period." In 1967, Kallet was posthumously given the Syracuse Letterwinner of Distinction Award; it is the most prestigious honor a former varsity student-athlete can receive (other winners include Joe Alexander, 'Bus' Friedman, Marty Glickman, and Mort Starobin).
Origin:
Warsaw, Poland
Career Dates:
Kallet played end for Syracuse University from 1909-1911.
Physical description:
145 pounds
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Who is Giff Zimmerman?
Gifford Guy Zimmerman was a professional football player who played 2 seasons in the National Football League, with the Akron Pros and the Canton Bulldogs. In 1926, he scored two touchdowns with the Bulldogs. Prior to playing in the NFL, Zimmerman played college football and college basketball at Syracuse University. He played forward for the Syracuse basketball team for two seasons. On the football field, Giff was a 3-time letterman, playing wingback, tailback and kicker for the 1921, 1922, and 1923 Syrcause football seasons. While at Syracuse, he was also on the track team and president of the Syracuse student body.
Who is Giff Zimmerman?
Gifford Guy Zimmerman was a professional football player who played 2 seasons in the National Football League, with the Akron Pros and the Canton Bulldogs. In 1926, he scored two touchdowns with the Bulldogs. Prior to playing in the NFL, Zimmerman played college football and college basketball at Syracuse University. He played forward for the Syracuse basketball team for two seasons. On the football field, Giff was a 3-time letterman, playing wingback, tailback and kicker for the 1921, 1922, and 1923 Syrcause football seasons. While at Syracuse, he was also on the track team and president of the Syracuse student body.
You have been a hater of his since day 1
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We could use a fellow like Joe Alexander today:
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Ken Rappoport's "the Syracuse Football Story" (1975) spends most of a chapter on him. "Once against Colgate, he made 11 consecutive tackles. And in a game against Dartmouth, Alexander put on a personal goal-line stand. He made the tackle on the first three plays and on fourth down intercepted a pass and returned it to mid-field."
No THAT's a football player!
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Ken Rappoport's "the Syracuse Football Story" (1975) spends most of a chapter on him. "Once against Colgate, he made 11 consecutive tackles. And in a game against Dartmouth, Alexander put on a personal goal-line stand. He made the tackle on the first three plays and on fourth down intercepted a pass and returned it to mid-field."
No THAT's a football player!
