Four Regulars Missing, EMU Loses Finale
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Coach Profile
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Huron Brings Simons Back
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Ex-Huron Boys' Hoops Coach Covets A Return Engagement
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Huron Hoop Coach To Sit Out Season
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Coach of the Year
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AACHM Oral History: Don Simons
Donald L. Simons was born in 1943 and he grew up on Fuller Street in Ann Arbor. He attended Jones School, Ann Arbor High, and Eastern Michigan University. He was a starting football halfback and basketball co-captain in high school, and was recognized as athlete of the month. Mr. Simons recalls segregation and several incidents of discrimination in Ann Arbor. He is proud of his family, his work coaching at the Maxey Boys' Training School and Boysville, and co-hosting the annual neighborhood picnic for 25 years.
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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
Year:
1962
Ann Arbor High Football Player Harold Simons, September 1962 Photographer: Eck Stanger
Year:
1962