CSUN Football Trio but Tip of Iceberg

After years of hearing the accolades of (Bruce) Lemmerman, (Gerry) Peters and (Dick) Billingsley (“A Front-Office Scrambler, June 30), I feel it is time someone took issue with this and exposed the feelings of the rest of the team.

Up until 1967, the sacred three could at best account for a 2-7-1 record. After that season Northridge went on a massive recruiting spree with some grant they had received for this purpose. Defensively they brought in a few key people such as linebackers Dennis Richards and Dick Flaherty, backs Bob Mead, Al Racius, Ron Siegel and Bill Fisher. Offensively, they had a field day. In came wide receiver Brian Ashley, easily the equal of (Billingsley and Peters); Ron Curry and Tom Salzman at tackle, as good as any in the conference; three outstanding guards in Joe Prior, Marc Draghi and Doug Hill; at tight end, myself; and running backs Timmy Butler and Billy Irace.

Contrary to your article, we had a well-balanced attack behind the running backs and fullback Mike Vogel, an all-conference selection, and all four receivers. The 1967 Northridge team was a group of great guys and excellent football players who gelled together to form an excellent team. Three individuals is not what this team was all about.

MICHAEL HANNIN

Tight end

1967 Jr. Rose Bowl team