Inductees The 1974 Peoria High football team went 9-0-0 and won in the first round playoff game before falling to Normal Community 14-10 in the 2nd round. They were coached by Larry Lavery, assisted by Phil Salzer and Bill Sissel. Albert Purham, Jesse Lopez, Sam Hardimon, Kevin Polk and Dan Ruffin led the way.
THE 1974-75 SEASON
PHS 19, East Peoria 7
PHS 33, Pekin 7
PHS 42, Woodruff 14
PHS 34, Limestone 7
PHS 56, Assumption (E. St. Louis)
PHS 17, Manual 14
PHS 13, Bergan 7
PHS 54, Granite City North 21 (playoffs)
PHS 29, Spalding 7
PHS 10, Normal 14 (playoffs)
PHS 21, Richwoods 7
MARK OLSON Mark Olson came to Peoria in 1963, and because of his most successful background in hockey in Michigan, he immediately involved himself in the promotion and development of hockey in the Peoria area. He became player-coach of the Pekin Stars from 1964-68, and then in 1971 he provided a leadership role in cooperation with Pete Bardezbanian, his sons, Mike, Rick and Joe, and other volunteers to form the Peoria Blades hockey team. At the same time, Mark gave liberally of his time and talents to further youth hockey in the Peoria area. | ![]() |