Hamilton-Steinert Football

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50 Years of Memories: Hamilton West vs. Steinert

by Kristin Bucci

Wednesday September 03, 2008, 3:04 PM

Beverly Schaefer / Times, Trenton(L-R) Steve Gazdek, athletic director, Hamilton West, Ron Digiuseppe (Steinert class of '62), Jim Wilno, Jr. (Steinert class of '62), Richard Bilotti, Publisher of the Times, Jim Stevenson, "Mayor" of Hamilton West, Dave McWilliam, Principal of Hamilton West High, Chuck Giambelluca (Steinert class of '61), Earl Ownes (Hamilton West class of '60), Ed Steckley (Steinert class of '61), John L. Hulick, Hamilton Twp. Board of Education and Neil Bencivengo, Superintendant of Hamilton School District, (back row) Bob Harris, Trenton Catholic Academy athletic director, and Eric Hamilton, The College of New Jersey hed football coach, at the press conference to announce the 50th playing of the rival football game this Thanksgiving,

The 50th anniversary of the classic Hamilton West-Steinert Thanksgiving Day football rivalry is quickly approaching and The Times' is asking for help from Hamilton alumni, football aficionados and area residents.

As a kick-off to the celebration, The Times is chronicling the half-century cross-town classic with help from our readers. Use this blog to post comments on your favorite Hornets-Spartans football memories, favorite coaches, players, plays and moments. Share your recollections not only with current Hamilton Township residents, but with former residents who have moved around the country.

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