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Fred Blackhurst
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Fred Blackhurst wore No. 77 for the Knights, who were 8-0-1 and won the Section 2 title in 1967.
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Fred Blackhurst was one of two Section 2 stars named first team all-state by UPI in 1967. The other was Warren running back Dan O'Neil.
O'Neil rushed for 1,494 yards on 208 carries-- including
313 against Jamestown, N.Y. -- and scored 17 TDs for the Dragons. He also caught eight passes for 121 yards.
Here's what the first team looked like:
Ends -- Tom Mondell, Ellwood City and Jerry Griffin, Cedar Cliff
Tackles -- Jack Dykes, Kiski Area and Milan Vecanski, Harrisburg John Harris
Guards -- Duwayne Orris, Johnstown and Fred Blackhurst, Franklin
Center -- Phil Toney, New Castle
Quarterback -- Jim Jones, Harrisburg John Harris
Running backs -- Gregg Campbell, Altoona; Ron "Po" James, New Brighton; and Dan O'Neil, Warren
Defensive teams weren't picked back then.
Franklin's Rolland "Bay" Lawrence received an honorable mention.
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