Redskins Hall of Fame Era Shaped by TV Fans Recall
A look back at Washingtons early TV exposure in the 1950s through modern era highlights the team reliance on CBS and later ABC coverage. Notable players include Bill Anderson Charley Taylor Larry Brown and Joe Gibbs coaching era with Mark Moseley streaks and Jurgensen Kilmer era quarterbacks.
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Sarasota-Bradenton
St. Petersburg
Washington Redskins
Atlanta Falcons
Miami Dolphins
Washington
National Broadcasting Company
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Tampa
Redskins
CBS
Tampa Bay Bucs
ABC
Channel 13
Bill Anderson
Oneco
Manatee High School
Wheeler Leeth
Norm Snead
Sonny Jurgensen
Vic Lombardi
Lombardi
George Allen
Over the Hill Gang
Jurgensen
Billy Kilmer
Kilmer
Charley Taylor
Larry Brown
Curt Knight
Chris Hanburger
Sam Huff
Joe Theisemann
Charlie Brown
Art Monk
John Riggins
Mark Moseley
Moseley
Joe Gibbs
Miami In Bears Clash Seeks Win For Playoff Berth
Miami has clinched a playoff spot and Tampa Bay needs a win over the Chicago Bears in Tampa to join the Dolphins Redskins and 13 others in post season. The game follows controversy over a prior call involving Detroit and a Bill Capece field goal. Howard Cosell announces retirement from fight coverage.
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Miami
Tampa
Dolphins
Redskins
Chicago Bears
Detroit
Tampa Bay
Bill Capece
Jimmy Giles
Shulman takes Venice Bowl in Englewood area
Steve Shulman becomes owner and operator of Venice Bowling Lanes after purchasing from Walter Stock who died in November. He plans light remodeling, keeps staff, and aims for a family friendly, hometown venue with current leagues, open bowling hours, a snack bar, and future game room expansion.
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Venice Bowling Lanes
Steve Shulman
Englewood
Ithaca
N.Y
Shulman
Walter Stock
Seagull Marina
Boca Grande Marina
Lemon Bay Real Estate
Boca Grande
Kim
Sasha
South Venice
Larry Butler
Lois Bowie
Helen Frady
Harry Wright
Ed Exner
George Hibbs
Loveland School
Venice High 1982 Sports Year In Review Across Months
A compact recap of Venice High athletic and community sports in 1982 from July to December. Highlights include VHS hallmarks such as stadium repairs and season openings, multiple youth and school teams excelling in golf wrestling and swimming, district titles, notable individuals like Kristin Lofye and Jim Powell, and local sports facilities events and honors.
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Venice High
Jim Powell
Vhs
Kristin Lofye
Pensacola
Jerry Biller
Lofye
Barb Smither
Suncoast
Jimmy Lather
Greater Sarasota
Chad Lynn
Heinz Maniy
Chris Koutras
Plantation
Kansas City Royals
Venice
Randy Clark
University of Florida
Kent Wilson
Janet Alex
Mike Scavo
Arkansas
Wayne Lechlitner
Galaxy Lanes
Gary Beachem
Lakewood
Yacht Club
Coward
Dawn Hall
Matthews
Venice and Lemon Bay Prep Basketball Schedule Restart
Venice High and Lemon Bay teams resume the 1982-83 season with eight doubleheaders and two single dates. Highlights include Venice Lady Indians hosting Palmetto, Lemon Bay vs Mooney, and a Thursday showdown between undefeated Southeast and the Venice Lady Indians, plus a 9th Grade Venice vs Cardinal Mooney game at 3:30.
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Venice Vikings
Charlotte
Matthews
Zephryhills
Pearl
Venice
Lemon Bay
Palmetto
Lemon Bay Manta Rays
Bishop Verot
Lady Mantas
Bayshore
Cardinal Mooney
Lady Cougars
Southeast
Lady Indians
Lady Seminoles
Manatee Junior College
Manatee
Lakewood
Indians
Venice High
North Fort Myers
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By Courtney Willis
Bucs
Cosell
Howard Cosell
Howard
Chip Darbyshire
Mark Lofge
Scott Morrison
Biller
Lincoln
Nebraska
Chuck Hammett
Rusty Stocker
Johnny Smith
Inverness
GSJGA
Paul Paquette
VHS Jayvee
Greater Venice Recreation Aquatic Club
Michelle Long
Tan Kwon Do
Booker
Sarasota
Barb Matthews
Port Charlotte
Venice Gulf Senior League
John Worthington
Merlin Olson
George Musso
Doug Atkins
St. Pete Catholic
Avon Park
Allen Wozniak
Southeastern Louisiana University
Charlotte Harbor
LBHS
Okeechobee
Venice Shuffleboard Club
John J. Hoffman
VPD
Venice Area Youth Soccer Association
Bonnie Rich
Carl Thompson
Vamp
San Fiesta Sailing
Osceola
DeSoto
Rene Ostyn
San Fiesta
Wanda Powell
B.F. Ginn Rotary
East Bay
Mantas
Barron Collier
Jayvees
SLU
Anheuser-Busch
Nancy Glaser
Buddy Britton
WRFC
Scott Dempsey
Lawrenceville
Lemon Bay Boys
Mooney
Jayvee
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