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Category Archives: Sports
Duquesne’s Buckos – THE ZEMPS
Since the Pirates are 4 games ahead of St. Louis in the Central Division this year, what better time to celebrate another winning team – THE DUQUESNE ZEMPS! Since I began writing this blog, I have received many questions about … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
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One of Duquesne’s Own Sport Heros!
I have learned SO much about the town that we all love since beginning this blog. Stories about people, places and events that were perhaps destined to be lost forever, have now been noted, recapped and made available to Duquesne … Continue reading
Duquesne High School FOOTBALL
In October of 1980, GEO Magazine published an article about our hometown heros! I was unaware of this article until Rome Sikora (DHS 1953 – Seattle, WA/Mirage, CA) forwarded me a copy of the magazine a few weeks ago. I owe Rome … Continue reading
The September Of Our Years
The past week has been very hectic for me, so I apologize for not posting anything to my blog. However, in my feeble attempt to make-up for my lapse, I thought that it would be fun to take a look back … Continue reading
Posted in Duquesne History, Life in General, Miscellaneous, Sports
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Steeler Football Is A Religion Not A Sport !!!
I had to pass along the following that was sent to me by our friend and former Duquesne kid, Barry Long! Barry currently makes his home in Honolulu, Hawaii for 7 months each year, and in Kirkland, WA for 5 … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Restaurants, Sports
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Fleeting Fall Memories
Throughout America, the end of October brings around two events that definately signal the Fall and Winter seasons are upon us. Duquesne was no different from the rest of the country when we were growing up. While rummaging through The … Continue reading
Where Are You My Friend???
I wanted to remind everyone that I’ll be posting the latest messages I have received from current and former Duquesne friends and neighbors. I post these on the 1st and 15th of each month in the posts titled VOICES FROM … Continue reading
Posted in Life in General, Sports
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Home Again – Let the Good Times Roll!
Well, I have made it home! I had a wonderful trip to Duquesne and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Between visits with my family, meeting new friends, reconnecting with old friends, photographing old haunts as well as new views AND finally, meeting … Continue reading