THE NORTH COUNTRY'S GREATEST ATHLETES
A north country athlete is added here every Monday to spotlight his/her sports career and achievements.
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- Kicker Gogolak hit height rarely seen
- Knapp capitalized on athletic chances
- Fazio blossomed into baseball standout
- Fazio left his imprint at Watertown, Ithaca
- Exley immortalized as one of first greats
TRACK AND FIELD
- Knapp capitalized on athletic chances
- Warner set standard for Comets' speed
- McGuire took it upon self to succeed
- Speedy Berry built strong track record
- Coffeen was model for future athletes
- Sherman brought WHS to new heights
FOOTBALL
- Kicker Gogolak hit height rarely seen
- Fazio left his imprint at Watertown, Ithaca
- Exley immortalized as one of first greats
- Firsts for Leonard made the difference
- Bogosian's ability left winning legacy
- Dempsey's talents yielded SLU honors
- Canale drew praise in variety of sports
- Guardino played, taught right way
- Matuszczak a part of Cornell's history
- Scott found calling as defensive end
- Canale was capable of putting on show
- Sochia began trend with brute strength
- Fiorentino was first Cyclone to go pro
- Relph's career took off with Colgate
- Killorin great talent on several levels
- Lynch produced big numbers, wins
- Doe made difference as performer, official
- Aubel showcased multitude of talents
- Loftus helped R&B claim EFL title in '80
- Coffeen was model for future athletes
- Fallon knew success as player and coach
- Jerome made way from WHS to NFL
- Gogolak added kick to pro football game
CROSS COUNTRY
BASKETBALL
- Fazio left his imprint at Watertown, Ithaca
- Scoring prowess defined Giordano
- Canale drew praise in variety of sports
- Gorman played part in two major titles
- Stockwell continued success at Belleville
- Carlisle's talents remain on display
- High-flying Myers drew big following
- Howard succeeded on court at all levels
- Cohen dominated with humble nature
- Stockwell defined streak for Belleville
- Wilson filled basket over and over again
- Adams's court talent made instant impact
- Larkin's talent took others by surprise
- Goppert followed lead all way to D-1
- Vespa perfect fit for IHC greatness
- Luckie's athleticism best ever, some say
- Coffeen was model for future athletes
- Smith represented South Jeff at finest
- Spicer began trend that's still going
- Podvin's production, attracted attention
- Haynes's production stood test of time
- Trippany's big play left big impression
- West opened doors with play on court
BASEBALL
- Fazio blossomed into baseball standout
- Fazio left his imprint at Watertown, Ithaca
- Salmon dominant on mound for WHS
- LaPointe kept alive tradition of success
- Gardner stood out on field, diamond
- Deshaies enjoyed 12-year MLB stay
- Aubel showcased multitude of talents
- Kissell's play led to legendary career
- Smith played game, but still was a fan
WRESTLING
- Clark followed, then topped brother
- Capone continues wrestling success
- Morrison made history at Lowville
- Lyman left legacy of championships
- Lynch produced big numbers, wins
- Clark's dedication produced NCAA title
- For 2 magical years, Capone untouchable
SWIMMING
- Babbitt's pool legacy still cemented
- Salmon hit heights while taking plunge
- Pflugheber's exploits in pool knew no age
GOLF
- Quinn dominated city golf scene
- Gerken began early, then kept going
- Hughes shares glory of good life in golf
- Lawrence blazed trail through golf
- Galloway's golf set standard in city
FIELD HOCKEY
LACROSSE
- Fay's sport success only the beginning
- Powell set records, but entertained, too
- Powell continued legacy in lacrosse
- Perkins stands tall decades after feat
- Fay made impact on Canton lacrosse
- Coffman one of best for Carthage, SU
- Powell began trend that's still going
- Coffman's output still unsurpassed
SOFTBALL
- Yerdon kicked off Comets' dynasty
- Goppert followed lead all way to D-1
- Luckie's athleticism best ever, some say
- Yerdon dominated on pitching mound
- Reid dominated for Massena, Ithaca
HOCKEY
- Conroy gained fame on college, NHL ice
- Green scored goals wherever he was
- Howard makes Ogdensburg proud
- Bogosian had talent to make history
- Dion rose above injury to excel on ice
- Morris succeeded as athlete, coach
- Hurlbut compiled lengthy pro career
- Zappia was Knights' most prolific scorer
- Fisher's feats topped any disappointment
- Kilbourne-Hill has world of experience
- Hurley showed way for future Olympians
OLYMPIC SPORTS
- Gleasman lived Olympic dream
- Sargent's Olympic quest full of drama
- Douglas targets third Olympic berth
AUTO RACING
- May shined on track locally, in NASCAR
- McCreadie added to father's legacy
- McCreadie drove to legendary status
SOCCER
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