From the Bench: A 1955 BHS State Champion whose Impact Lasted Decades - Recalling "Hootie" Mick
By Jeff Toquinto on August 11, 2024 from Sports Blog
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By Jeff Toquinto on August 11, 2024 from Sports Blog
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Hootie was a forever friend, such a good man, big heart, never met a stranger. Was my barber for many years with his dad and later at his shop in the NAPA Bldg. The 1955 Bridgeport State championship football team over the past couple years have lost some great players and classmates. My brother in law Bill Altman, Henry McDaniel, Bob Stallman, Hootie and I am sure others. Like Tom said only seven remain.. Such a great BHS class of great students who watched over and took care of the younger students. Educators say today, 7-12 does not work. It certainly worked for many years at Bridgeport high school. Those upperclass students were our leaders and friends. They watch over and took care of the younger students. Bill McCartney, Don Baldini and Tom Mace are the best to speak about Hootie. Truly great leaders in our community, wonderful Bridgeport high school grads and the best forever friends with Bill Hootie Mick. Hottie was such a good man, loved and respected by all who knew this fine man. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hooties family.
Posted by hugh gainer
Aug. 11, 2024 at 10:04 AM EST
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