Coming Home Again Vol. 1 Issue 1 Joe Morris

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RED HELMET CLUB This is the group that went on a Road Trip to scout CAL vs. DeSales. Photo credit to Doug Sims. “visit us on Facebook” Blessed with a rain stoppage and a rainbow on game night. January 2019 Everett Lyles (front and center) on November 9 of 2018 shared stories of playing in the first game ever at legendary War Memorial Stadium along with working to help build the structure. November 2018 Red Helmet Club Meets every Friday @ 7:30 AM Rita’s Cafe--Hall Hotel May 2016--After seeing this photo, Kathy O’Nan referred to The Red Helmet Club as “The Brain-trust of Cardinal football”. Coach Paul Leahy would attend RHC meeting before Murray High Games 14
Barry McDonald President In 1958, when the Mayfield Board of Education reached out to hire two young coaches in Tennessee, Virgil Rains and Louis McDonald, a new era began for Mayfield Football. In 1960 Jack Morris and Don Sparks were added to the staff. The leadership to move the Cardinal Football Program forward was in place. In the mid 1960’s, two former players were reunited with their alma-mater as coaches, Bubba Allen Brown and Joe David Smith. Over the past 60 plus years Mayfield Football has been blessed by the coaches who have put their hearts and souls into the same job of leading the student athletes of Mayfield. These coaches knew they were not just teaching the game of football, but more importantly molding the lives of these young men. When Coach Rains retired after the 1968 Season, Coach Morris took the head reigns and stability of staff remained in place. The late 60’s and 70’s brought much success to the program. In 1971, Paul Leahy was added to the staff and other coaches including Doc Sanders and Bob Counts came on board to be part of the winning program. Upon Coach Morris’ retirement and Coach Leahy becoming Head Coach, Joe Morris was included in his staff. It was more than fitting that Joe would become the Head when Coach Leahy retired in 1999. Joe Morris embraced the opportunity as the Head Coach and has had as much success as anyone could have ever dreamed. Coach Joe, you must know that every former Coach and member of the Mayfield Football Family is proud of the job you have done and the tradition you have sustained! Barry McDonald 1967, Jack Morris, Don Sparks, HC-Virgil Raines, Louis McDonald Louis McDonald, HC--Jack Morris, Allen (Bubba) Brown, Joe David Smith, freshman coach Paul Leahy, absent Joe David Smith, Paul Leahy, Neil Evelyn, Doc Sanders, Head Coach--Jack Morris, Louis McDonald. Coach Mac was loved by all as shown in the picture lower right. In 1982, in recognition of 25 years of coaching, the alumni and fans established a scholarship in his name with the Murray State University Foundation, Inc. The scholarship is endowed and each year for the past 30 years Barry McDonald has presented the award. The person who has given the most consistently is Coach Jack Morris which shows the greatness of both coaches. We encourage you to give to the Coach Mac Scholarship by contacting MSU Development Office at 270-809-3001. 1977 Championship Game- Barry Mac, Barry Grooms, Coach Mac, Don Sparks 15
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