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AACHM Oral History: Harold Simons
Harold Simons was born in 1946 and he grew up in Ann Arbor. He was inspired by Jones School teacher Harry Mial to become a teacher and coach. A standout basketball player for Ann Arbor High, he went on to play at Eastern Michigan University. He was the freshman basketball coach there before becoming head coach at Huron High for 20 years. Mr. Simons reflects on race relations and generational differences in Ann Arbor. He and his wife Ethel have been married for 53 years.
Ann Arbor High Football Player Harold Simons, September 1962 Photographer: Eck Stanger
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1962
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Ann Arbor High Football Player Harold Simons, September 1962 Photographer: Eck Stanger
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1962
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Sanford Security Basketball Team, 1971
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1971
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Don Simons Displays Golf Trophy, 1992
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1992
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Ann Arbor High Football Team Wins Class A State Championship, November 1962 Photographer: Eck Stanger
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1962
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 3, 1962
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THE VICTORS: Last night's victory over the Jackson Vikings brought the Ann Arbor High football team the undisputed Six A League Championship and the first undefeated, untied season in seven years. Team members, left to right (front row) are Tom Wisely, Chuck Wilkins, Ted Murray, Emory Williams, Chuck Menefee, Capt. Tom Rathman, Mike Thomas, Mike Juntunen, John Albrecht, Van Batsakes, Gary Ulmer; (second row) Jerry Hartman, Leroy Williams, Tom Morrow, Kent Leslie, John White, Lou Winkelhaus, Pat Koeller, Ken Dyer, Harold Simons, Larry Lage, manager; (third row) Assistant Coach Ed Klum, Tom Lovell, Bill Wood, Rich Pittman, Don Davis, Durant Bridges, Rich Harper, Chuck Hulce, Tom Solovezuk, Bill Bailey, Mill Moore, head manager; (fourth row) Assistant Coach Jerry Budzik, Pete Vlisides, Gordon Taylor, Pat Clark, Scot Ideson, Ralph Briant, Rick Deanhofer, Dave Hiatt, Head Coach Jay Stielstra, Assistant Coach Pat Wilson. Paul Bryant and Gene Cleaveland were not present when the photo was made.
Ann Arbor News, November 3, 1962
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THE VICTORS: Last night's victory over the Jackson Vikings brought the Ann Arbor High football team the undisputed Six A League Championship and the first undefeated, untied season in seven years. Team members, left to right (front row) are Tom Wisely, Chuck Wilkins, Ted Murray, Emory Williams, Chuck Menefee, Capt. Tom Rathman, Mike Thomas, Mike Juntunen, John Albrecht, Van Batsakes, Gary Ulmer; (second row) Jerry Hartman, Leroy Williams, Tom Morrow, Kent Leslie, John White, Lou Winkelhaus, Pat Koeller, Ken Dyer, Harold Simons, Larry Lage, manager; (third row) Assistant Coach Ed Klum, Tom Lovell, Bill Wood, Rich Pittman, Don Davis, Durant Bridges, Rich Harper, Chuck Hulce, Tom Solovezuk, Bill Bailey, Mill Moore, head manager; (fourth row) Assistant Coach Jerry Budzik, Pete Vlisides, Gordon Taylor, Pat Clark, Scot Ideson, Ralph Briant, Rick Deanhofer, Dave Hiatt, Head Coach Jay Stielstra, Assistant Coach Pat Wilson. Paul Bryant and Gene Cleaveland were not present when the photo was made.
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Reunion of 1962 Ann Arbor High Football State Champions, October 1987 Photographer: Jim Jagdfeld
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1987
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Ann Arbor News, October 17, 1987
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Members of the 1962 Ann Arbor High state championship football team at Friday night's reunion are: FRONT ROW (from left): Tom Morrow, Leroy Williams, Larry Lage, Chuck Wilkins, Harold Simons, John Albrecht, Captain Tom Rathman, Pat Clarke. SECOND ROW: Cindy Wild Helber (cheerleader), Lou Winkelhaus, Durant Bridges, Bill Bailey, Larry Clay, Rick Deanhofer, Coach Jay Stielstra. THIRD ROW: Ken Dyer, Van Batsakes, Pete Vlisides, Mike Juntenen, Bill Wood, Asst. Coach Chuck Ritter, Pat Koeller, Asst. Coach Gary Bryce, Asst. Coach Ed Klum, Chuck Hulce.
Ann Arbor News, October 17, 1987
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Members of the 1962 Ann Arbor High state championship football team at Friday night's reunion are: FRONT ROW (from left): Tom Morrow, Leroy Williams, Larry Lage, Chuck Wilkins, Harold Simons, John Albrecht, Captain Tom Rathman, Pat Clarke. SECOND ROW: Cindy Wild Helber (cheerleader), Lou Winkelhaus, Durant Bridges, Bill Bailey, Larry Clay, Rick Deanhofer, Coach Jay Stielstra. THIRD ROW: Ken Dyer, Van Batsakes, Pete Vlisides, Mike Juntenen, Bill Wood, Asst. Coach Chuck Ritter, Pat Koeller, Asst. Coach Gary Bryce, Asst. Coach Ed Klum, Chuck Hulce.
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