WGIL’s Jay Redfern sits down with Tony Schumann (GHS ’77) — two-way starter, team captain, and key player on the 1976 Silver Streaks’ first-ever IHSA playoff team. After playing at Augustana College, he's spent 40 years in law, currently a partner at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer in Chicago. From Coach Kelly Kane’s arrival to the muddy Belleville West playoff game, from Dean McKillip’s blocking to Rapid Fire favorites like Gale Sayers and Coney Island, this is the full 43-minute story.

Highlights:

0:46 – Young Coach Kelly Kane

4:09 – Tony’s role & Dean McKillip’s praise

13:38 – Cold, muddy Belleville West playoff

36:29 – Rapid Fire (Gale Sayers, Coney Island, courtroom vs. touchdown)

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