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So far as I know, Vince LaRosa was the only New York City high school player, to ever start at OU. In 1969, Vinny played OLB in the unfortunate decision to play a 4-4-3 defense. We did it, to try to deal with Texas' new fangled wishbone in its second season. We did a pretty good job against Texas, who eventual national champion. Then we went into the conference, where several teams could really throw the ball, and got embarrassed, with 2 and a half white guys in the secondary, trying to keep up. First, KState's Lynn Dickey, and a real passing game embarrassed us 59-21.. Then in Columbia, Mel Gray had a field day, Soph Glenn King moving into the starting lineup, didn't help much, with only three in the secondary. 44-10 final. They ended up co conference champs with Nebraska. The Huskers had two soph quarterbacks. Jerry Tagge was their best guy, but they started the other soph, Van Brownson, who led them to a 44-14 win. They also broke Steve Owens' streak of 100 yard rushing games, in his Heisman year.Next to Mickey Mantle, Tom "Terrific" was my second favorite baseball player.
He dominated from day one, even for the Mets of 1967-1968.
He and lefty Jerry Koosman carried the Mets to a stunning upset over Baltimore in the 1969 Series in 5 games.
Brandon Moore, linebacker late 90s-01So far as I know, Vince LaRosa was the only New York City high school player, to ever start at OU.