Members of the Barr Street High School football team pose during practice on Oct. 4, 1962. The school was known for its athletic programs around the state for decades, producing athletes who later played professionally.
The team was led by coach Sandy Gilliam, who went 87-17 as a high school football coach and later coached at Maryland State.
Under center at quarterback is Jim "Butch" Duncan, who was a Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Colts. He was the first South Carolinian to be a part of a winning Super Bowl team.
From top left, halfback David "Jet" Johnson, fullback Will Rogers, QB Duncan and right halfback Ben Blocker.
From bottom left, left end Bill Belk, _______, ______, ______right tackle Carl Montgomery, ______, _______
Belk, Blocker and Duncan were all drafted by the NFL in 1968.
(Photo by Lee Studio/Image on File with Travis Bell Photography)
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