Saturday, January 9, 2016

Looking for memorabilia from Canton High's Athletic past

In the past year, the Canton High School Athletic Boosters supported a project to build display cases along the athletic hallway at CHS. Rather than load these particular cases up with modern-day plaques and trophies, we are looking to create a "Walk Through Bulldogs Past" in these display cases.

Spikes worn in 1961 by Jerry Govatsos- setting school
long jump record
We have some amazing pieces of Bulldog memorabilia spanning as far back at 75 years. However, we are in search of more.  We are looking for all things Bulldogs- particularly pre-1980. It may be a uniform, photograph, game ticket, personal or team award, etc. We would love it to come with a story we can share as well.

For example- Canton High alum and current Canton resident Jerry Govatsos donated the spikes he wore in 1961 when he set the long jump record at CHS- 21'10". These will be on display as part of the "Walk Through Bulldogs Past."

We are looking for similar artifacts. Although beggars shouldn't be choosers, we don't expect to use everything we receive, but if you think you have something- or know someone who has something- that we may want to have as part of this display, please contact the Athletic Office at CHS.

Thanks and go Bulldogs!     ericksond@cantonma.org-   781-820-9486