1965
Front
Row (l
to r): Denis Spanek, Joe Cohen, Jim Malley, Craig Venter,
Jim Mathews (mgr.)
Middle Row (l to t): Dave Webb, Barry Pughe, George
White, Don Galine, John Parent
Back Row (l to r): Rich Donner (coach), Lance Block,
Don Gray, Greg Buckingham, Dave Gray, Bill McDonald.
Won:
12 Lost 1
Captain:
Jim Malley
Most Valuable: Greg Buckingham
Most Improved Swimmer--Lance
Block
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All Americans
Greg Buckingham
Dave Gray
Don Gray
Jim Malley
Dave Webb
George White
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from the Past...
The
first thing that comes to mind is the State Championships
at Orange Coast in Los Angeles and the great Bulldog
swims. CSM moved from 11th the previous year to 4th
in 1965.
The presence of the late Greg Buckingham was instrumental
in putting the College of San Mateo on the aquatic
map. The class of this man was demonstrated when upon
returning from the East Coast where he set an American
Record for the 400 yard Individual Medley, he asked..."how
is Lance's shoulder?". He also hurried his return
to CSM in order to swim in a meet to help contribute
the necessary points for us to take third in the league.
The day in itself was memorable as the wind blew so
hard, and the rain came down so hard, that we could
hardly open the doors to the small gym where we were
gathered to avoid the elements until it was absolutely
necessary.
Vivid memories of Jim Malley's perceived arrogance,
only to be backed up by his performance. Visions of
diver, Denis Spanek doing sit ups at every practice
before taking to the boards so he can not only be
an All American but look like one.
The great assembly of different personalities made
this team a very special, and one that served as an
inspiration for me to keep trying to do better.
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