A Thanksgiving "Throwback?"

The National Football League has its annual "Throwback Sunday" every year when each of its teams wears their original uniforms from yesteryear. Long-time football fans and traditionalists welcome the day. As a fan of the original Boston Patriots of the American Football League, I especially enjoy seeing the Pats wear their red jerseys and white helmets featuring the classic "Pat Patriot" logo.

So, what about "Throwback Thanksgiving" for Warde and Ludlowe high schools this year?



Wouldn't it be great to see the Crimson Eagles host the Flying Tigers once again? I know I'd love to see it. There are many reasons why "Throwback Thanksgiving" would make for interesting gridiron theatre this year.

• This is first meeting of the two schools at the Warde football field since Ludlowe High School reopened;
• Many alumni are back in town to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families;
• This year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Andrew Warde High School.

Although it's probably too late to get the appropriate uniforms for the teams, it would still be a nice gesture to refer to them as the Eagles and Tigers for just one day. How about painting the end zones with the original colors and names? Have the mascots for both schools, too.

I would love to see the Crimson Eagles play the Flying Tigers one more time! It would be exciting to wear my 1976 Andrew Warde High School Crimson Eagles sweatshirt at Warde this Thanksgiving morning.

What do you think? I'd like to know.

Here's the response I received from Chris Manfedonia, the athletic director at Warde, after suggesting the school acknowledge the 50th anniversary of its opening:

Mr. Piorek,

Thank you for your e-mail and your interest to recognize Warde H.S. I'm actually meeting with our headmaster, as well as Dave & Mike Abraham to discuss how we would like to recognize Coach Tetreau at this year's Thanksgiving game.

Recognizing that first team is a great idea! The thought had come up about naming the field after Coach Tetreau as well. We do intend on recognizing this event this year. Any additional ideas would be welcome.

Thank you.
Chris Manfredonia
Athletic Director
Warde H. S.