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Coach Bob Freeman Era |
| Coach Freeman, who was my coach and will always be remembered by
me
as "Coach Freeman" began his coaching career in Caledonia Mumford in 1939 and
retired from Football after fall of 1956, spanning 18 years. He was absent
for three of those years, '42 to '44, due to military service. As a side
note, in 1942, there was no Football at Caledonia due to lack of "transportation
facilities". He was both an outstanding Coach and an excellent
Administrator.
My memories of Coach Freeman are extensive. His inspirational pre-game and half-time speeches to the "Team Starters" are legendary to those of us who were lucky enough to have experienced them. Every coach in the County knew our plays but that had no effect because Coach Freeman believed in focusing on Execution, Execution, Execution. I know that Coach Freeman made me a better person and I will always remember his quiet dignity, his discipline and the special way he would grin when he found something funny. Jim Vokes |
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Recap 1939 through
1956 Cal Mum Team Honors 3 Undefeated Seasons 1947 - 1950 - 1954 Livingston County Champions |
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