Oberlin's Stevenson Pursues Pro Ball and Law Career
Oberlin College tailback Ron Stevenson combines a 3.1 GPA with a strong football résumé. He rushed for over 1,000 yards last year and has more than 700 this season, eyeing NFL USFL or CFL opportunities after graduation in May while aiming for law school. He cites size plus mobility and notes offers from Browns and Giants previously. he plans to balance football and a legal career if pro football doesn’t pan out.
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Bob Jacob
Oberlin
Ron Stevenson
Oberlin College
Yeoman
Stevenson
Centre College
Tony Dorsett
Walter Payton
James Brooks
NFL
Marion Catholic
Browns
Giants
USFL
Emma Thompson
University of Tennessee
Ohio University
Don) Hunsinger
Michigan
Ohio State
Bair shines with clutch pitching in pivotal World Series moment
In 1979, Doug Bair a forgotten right-hander for St Louis faced Cecil Cooper and Robin Yount as he sparked a comeback tying the game before Steve Braun's bases loaded walk gave the Cardinals a 4 4 tie or victory. Whitey Herzog praised Bair for setting up Sutter and keeping the bullpen flowing. Bair reflected on his career and the pressure of the World Series.
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Dave Lewandowski
C-T
Jim Rooker
Pittsburgh
Gore
Pirates
Baltimore
Cardinals
Milwaukee
Doug Bair
Bair
Defiance
Ohio
Bowling Green State University
Cecil Cooper
Gorman Thomas
Thomas
Paul Molitor
Robin Yount
Sutter
Steve Braun
Attaboy
Herzog
Rair
Oakland
Cincinnati
Bairs
A's
Dave Revering
Bucs
Reds
Kansas City
Nolan Ryan
Tara Hume
Hub Kittle
Whitey
Sparky Anderson
San Diego
L A
Brewers
Treadwell waits for another shot
Oberlin's Don Treadwell plans a pro football path after a setback with the Cleveland Browns. He now works toward a USFL chance with Detroit or another team, while coaching at Miami and pursuing a December degree. He cites a new agent and renewed confidence in securing a contract.
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Oberlin
Don Treadwell
NFL
Cleveland Browns
Oberlin High
Miami
Detroit Panthers
Detroit
Browns
Treadwell
The
Cleveland
Sam Rutigliano
Yount’s power and consistency fuel hot Brewers season
Robin Yount shines in his ninth MLB season with a .331 average, 210 hits, 46 doubles, 12 triples, 29 homers, 114 RBIs and 12 game winning hits. He narrowly missed the batting title after being hit by a pitch in his final at bat, while peers hail his all around game and humility. Teammate Cecil Cooper and manager Whitey Herzog praise his top tier talent, and Rob Picciolo calls him the best he’s seen, noting Yount’s work ethic helped the Brewers push toward a championship.
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Dave Concepcion
Cooperstown
Yount
Kansas City
Willie Wilson
Oakland
Billy Martin
Dick Howser
Wilson
Brewers
Cardinals
St. Louis
Whitey Herzog
Cecil Cooper
Robin
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David Zapotosky
Miami (Ohio) University
Rob Picciolo
Oakland A’s
Picciolo
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