The 1962 Fighting Mustangs The Clifton High School football team went undefeated in 1962 bringing the state championship to the new home of the Mustangs. That season, Clifton scored 209 points in nine games and gave up just 39 on its way to being ranked by various sources as third in the entire nation. That year’s edition of the Fighting Mustangs were mostly juniors, but a group of seniors really led the team to its perfect season. Tight end Bruno Debiak was one of the team’s best blockers and receivers. He scored the only touchdown of the game in a 7-0 victory over Nutley. Tackle and linebacker Bob Gogick was an All-American.
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Gerry Mogavero, captain Tom Papa, Jim Schneider and Charlie Tomesko were also named to a number of all-star teams, while fellow seniors John Scalzo and Cliff Freund also played an important part in the team’s success. Junior Joe Gouse led the rushing attack after replacing Gerry Mogavero who suffered an injury early in the season. Another junior, Tom Brady, took over at the quarterback position when Richie Smith was hurt in pre-season practice. The 1962 state championship was the eleventh for legendary Coach Joe Grecco.
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