The 1951-52 Port Huron High yearbook said it all:

“This was the year!  The Big Reds swept by all opposition in football to earn an undefeated season.  Not only did the Varsity win the championship of the Eastern Michigan League, but it had the best defensive record of Class A schools in the state. 

“Every first-stringer of the Big Reds was represented on some all-state team.  Tom Fead made two prominent all-state teams.

“The defensive unit of the Big Reds sparked by Staiger, Durand, McKinch and Yaeger was unscored on.  For that matter, any combination in the Port Huron line gave yardage grudgingly.

“The leadership of Adkins and Fead was of a caliber second to nine in the State of Michigan.

“George Buchanan and John Hall, the offensive guards, were excellent – and underrated.

“Chuck Winkelman’s educated tow provided timely and accurate kicking.

“Memories of the fleet Hagle, fast and powerful Hazley, and the brilliant Thomas, piling up points for P.H.H.S. will add luster to a school already famous for its athletes.

“Congratulations, team, for a super-year and to Mr. Hayes, a sterling coach.”

The Big Reds scored 287 points while limiting opponents to 18.

Picture info:
Front Row L-R:  George Buchanan, Chuck Staiger, John Hall, Ray Wine, Ray Adkins, Tom Fead, Bob Durand, Bert Hagle, Jerry Thomas, Bob Yaeger    Second Row L-R:  Al Dimon – Stadium Manager, Chuck Winkelman, Harry Kerr, Tom Anderle, Chuck Hazley, Bob Haacke, Jim Dickinson, John Fuller, John Anderle, Ron McKinch, Bill Dalton, Gerald Dunsmore, John Heering – Assistant Coach, “Brick” Fowler – Athletic Director  Third Row L-R:  Dee Ackles – Student Manager, Reed Laughlin – Assistant Coach, Bob Hayes – Head Coach, Chuck Roelens, Al Davis, Roger Popham, Jack McPhail, Frank Moeller, Francis Smith, Jerry Smith, Alex Hayes, Ned Baumgardner – Assistant Coach, Dick McVety – Student Manager  Top Row L-R:  John Thomas, Dale McWilliams, Frank Brabaw, George Wilson, Teeter Johnson, Bob Boyd, Carl Lemle – Assistant Coach, Mr. Tommy Tomlinson – Principal.