Tarkio College Football (Under Construction)
Coach Doyle Slayton and the Owls celebrate another victory over Peru State at the 1986 Apple Jack Bowl!
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1937:
Head Coach: Newton P. Kyle
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The Tarkio College football team were the 1937 Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) Co-Conference Champions with William Jewell College. TC was 2-0-1 in conference play.
Head Coach: Newton P. Kyle
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The Tarkio College football team were the 1937 Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) Co-Conference Champions with William Jewell College. TC was 2-0-1 in conference play.
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1966
Head Coach: Robert Lade
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PF-PA: 110-169
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Dana L 10-20
Peru State L 14-27
Doane L 0-26
Central Methodist W 13-12
Saint Mary of the Plains W 13-12
Northwestern (IA) L 6-30
Graceland W 14-7
Westmar L 7-15
Culver-Stockton W 33-20
The Tarkio College football team were the 1966 Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) Co-Conference Champions with William Jewell College. TC was 3-0 in conference play
Head Coach: Robert Lade
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PF-PA: 110-169
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Dana L 10-20
Peru State L 14-27
Doane L 0-26
Central Methodist W 13-12
Saint Mary of the Plains W 13-12
Northwestern (IA) L 6-30
Graceland W 14-7
Westmar L 7-15
Culver-Stockton W 33-20
The Tarkio College football team were the 1966 Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) Co-Conference Champions with William Jewell College. TC was 3-0 in conference play
1967:
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Season Record: 6-2-1
PF-PA: 176-146
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Peru State W 20-6
Dana T 13-13
Doane L 0-57
Central Methodist W 9-0
Saint Mary of the Plains W 27-14
Northwestern (IA) W 39-0
Graceland W 26-7
Westmar L 21-30
Culver-Stockton W 21-19
The Tarkio College football team were the 1967 Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) Co-Conference Champions with William Jewell College. TC was 3-0 in conference play.
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Season Record: 6-2-1
PF-PA: 176-146
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Peru State W 20-6
Dana T 13-13
Doane L 0-57
Central Methodist W 9-0
Saint Mary of the Plains W 27-14
Northwestern (IA) W 39-0
Graceland W 26-7
Westmar L 21-30
Culver-Stockton W 21-19
The Tarkio College football team were the 1967 Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) Co-Conference Champions with William Jewell College. TC was 3-0 in conference play.
1968:
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Season Record: 6-2
PF-PA: 181-122
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50 YEARS AGO DURING THE "TARK BOY" ERA LADE'S LADS WERE POUNDING OUT THE BEST THREE YEAR FOOTBALL RECORD IN SCHOOL HISTORY. Ki Harvey of Iowa led the team in rushing all four years (1966-69). He went on to become an United States Marine Officer and served our country for over 20 years. He retired as a USMC Colonel
1969:
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Season Record: 7-2
PF-PA: 194-114
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This picture was taken before the TC season of 1969, the Owl's best. It was the 100th year anniversary of American football in our country. From left to right: Lou Vircillo, Ki Harvey, Dennis Waddington and Ken Forney. "Lades Lads" class of '70.
1970:
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Season Record: 5-4
PF-PA: 191-155
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1971:
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Season Record: 4-3
PF-PA: 75-88
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Season Record: 4-3
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1972: Robert Lade
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PF-PA: 68-137
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1973: Robert Lade
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Season Record: 3-3
PF-PA: 99-118
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Head Coach: Bob Tucker
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Season Record: 1-8-1
PF-PA: 71-215
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Season Record: 1-8-1
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Head Coach: Bob Tucker
Team Captains: Keith Hackett and Bill Curl
Quarterback(s): Bruce Zolnowski, Bob Lade, and Kirk Hamrah
Squad Members: Keith Hackett, Pete Lukshis, John Siegmund, Brian Kern, Jerry Stracke, Marc Wootens, Durwood Barnes, Rick Holmen, Ted Manley, Paul King, Willie Foster, Mark Briggen, Bruce Zolnowski, Bob Lade, Kirk Hamrah, Bill Wibent, Bill Curl, Art Chambers, Walt Young, Jess Brooks, Ben Hensley, Randy Crudup, Butch Canten, Danny Hodges, Bob La Mura, Benny McClain, Vince Noto, Art Post, Tom Brogan, Joe Rutsch, Tony Porter, Mike Puccini and Bob DeClur.
Season Record: 2-7-1
PF-PA: 102-223
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09/20 (H) Doane College
09/27 (A) Midland College
10/04 (A) Missouri Valley
10/11 (H) William Jewell
10/18 (H) Graceland (Homecoming)
10/25 (A) Benedictine
11/01 (A) Baker
11/08 (H) Ottawa
11/15 (A) Central Methodist
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Season Record: 4-6
PF-PA: 120-185
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1977:
Head Coach: Bob Tucker
Team Captains: Randy Crudup
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Season Record: 3-7
PF-PA: 161-210
Squad Members: Randy Crudup, Bo LaMura, Dave Kaminski, Hank Goettel, Pat Antonacci, Ben Hensley, Jerry Stracke, Tom Lade, Willie Foster, Joe Rizzo, among others.
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Squad Members: Randy Crudup, Bo LaMura, Dave Kaminski, Hank Goettel, Pat Antonacci, Ben Hensley, Jerry Stracke, Tom Lade, Willie Foster, Joe Rizzo, among others.
Senior Linebaker - Randy Crudup: Tri-Captain - two years, Lade Memorial Trophy - Most Valuable Player Applejack Bowl Game 1977, Three Times All-Conference and All-District selection, and Little All-American prospect.
1978:
Head Coach: Ralph Micheli
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1979:
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1980:
Head Coach: Ralph Micheli
Standing left to right, Jim Jadlowski '82 , Tom Morris '81, Todd Yeargain '82, kneeling, left to right, Kingsley Sutch '82, Don King '83, Mark Deweese '81
Head Coach: Ralph Micheli
Standing left to right, Jim Jadlowski '82 , Tom Morris '81, Todd Yeargain '82, kneeling, left to right, Kingsley Sutch '82, Don King '83, Mark Deweese '81
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1983:
Head Coach: Jeff Moore
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1984:
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Most Valuable Player: Mike Muxo
Offensive Player of the Year: Dave Johnson
Defensive Player of the Year: Al St. Clair
Freshman Player of the Year: Steve Parker
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09/01/84: Southwest Baptist at TC - TC wins 17-0. Jeff Sumy threw two TD passes to Claude Perkins (64 yards and 49 yards). Ron Eberhart kicked a 36 yard field goal and two point after attempts. The TC defense held Southwest to 133 yards of total offense.
09/08/84: TC at Concordia - TC loses 17-7. TC committed eight turnovers, but played a tough Concordia team close. Tony Ricono scored in the second quarter on a one yard plunge and Eberhart kicked a point after attempt.
09/15/84: TC at Nebraska City versus Peru State. Peru State wins 43-20. TC started out slow against nationally ranked Peru State. Eberhart kicked two field goals in the first half. He then caught a 41 yard TD pass from Jim Reinicke and kicked two PAT's. Reinicke connected with David Johnson for a 54 yard TD pass.
09/29/84: TC at Central Methodist. TC wins 20-17. TC's first play from scrimmage was an 84 yard TD run by David Johnson. Eberhart kicked the PAT. Central Methodist then took control until four minutes left in the game. TC was down by 10 points and scored on 41 yard pass to Claude Perkins from Robert Garcia. The PAT was good by Eberhart. Pernell Hudspeth mad the game winning TD by making a great interception and returning it 52 yards for the go ahead points.
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Most Valuable Player: Mike Muxo
Offensive Player of the Year: Dave Johnson
Defensive Player of the Year: Al St. Clair
Freshman Player of the Year: Steve Parker
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09/01/84: Southwest Baptist at TC - TC wins 17-0. Jeff Sumy threw two TD passes to Claude Perkins (64 yards and 49 yards). Ron Eberhart kicked a 36 yard field goal and two point after attempts. The TC defense held Southwest to 133 yards of total offense.
09/08/84: TC at Concordia - TC loses 17-7. TC committed eight turnovers, but played a tough Concordia team close. Tony Ricono scored in the second quarter on a one yard plunge and Eberhart kicked a point after attempt.
09/15/84: TC at Nebraska City versus Peru State. Peru State wins 43-20. TC started out slow against nationally ranked Peru State. Eberhart kicked two field goals in the first half. He then caught a 41 yard TD pass from Jim Reinicke and kicked two PAT's. Reinicke connected with David Johnson for a 54 yard TD pass.
09/29/84: TC at Central Methodist. TC wins 20-17. TC's first play from scrimmage was an 84 yard TD run by David Johnson. Eberhart kicked the PAT. Central Methodist then took control until four minutes left in the game. TC was down by 10 points and scored on 41 yard pass to Claude Perkins from Robert Garcia. The PAT was good by Eberhart. Pernell Hudspeth mad the game winning TD by making a great interception and returning it 52 yards for the go ahead points.
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Head Coach: Doyle Slayton
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Season Record: 3-6-1
Conference Record: 2-4-1
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Offensive Player of the Year: Back - Mike Byrne/Lineman - Jesus Amezcua
Defensive Player of the Year: Back - Pernell Hudspeth/Lineman - Steve Reid
Outstanding Sophomore: Back - Danny Wilson/Lineman - Shane Deal
Outstanding Freshman: Back - Lee Vela/Lineman - Alex Hernandez
Head Coach: Doyle Slayton
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Season Record: 3-6-1
Conference Record: 2-4-1
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Offensive Player of the Year: Back - Mike Byrne/Lineman - Jesus Amezcua
Defensive Player of the Year: Back - Pernell Hudspeth/Lineman - Steve Reid
Outstanding Sophomore: Back - Danny Wilson/Lineman - Shane Deal
Outstanding Freshman: Back - Lee Vela/Lineman - Alex Hernandez
1987:
Head Coach: Doyle Slayton
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Record: 3-5-2 (HAAC 2-2-2)
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Head Coach: Doyle Slayton
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Record: 3-5-2 (HAAC 2-2-2)
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Tarkio College was a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1940 through 1991 and the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) from 1970 through 1991. it was a member or the Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) from 1924 to 1970 and the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) from 1912 until 1924. Noted below are the football conference team champions for the applicable conferences. This section is under construction and will be updated as information becomes available.
The Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) was an intercollegiate athletic conference that existed from 1924 to 1970. It consisted primarily of private universities from the state of Missouri that departed the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association after its 1924 reorganization.[1] After folding in 1970, the MCAU's members formed the Heart of America Athletic Conference.
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- 1924 – Westminster (MO)
- 1925 – Missouri Wesleyan
- 1926 – Westminster (MO)
- 1927 – Missouri Valley
- 1928 – Central Methodist
- 1929 – Missouri Valley
- 1930 – Central Methodist
- 1931 – Westminster (MO)
- 1932 – Missouri Valley
- 1933 – Missouri Valley
- 1934 – Central Methodist
- 1935 – Missouri Valley
- 1936 – Missouri Valley and William Jewell
- 1937 – Tarkio and William Jewell
- 1938 – William Jewell
- 1939 – Culver–Stockton and Missouri Valley
- 1940 – Culver–Stockton
- 1941 – Missouri Valley
- 1942 – Missouri Valley
- 1943 – No champion
- 1944 – No champion
- 1945 – No champion
- 1946 – Missouri Valley
- 1947 – Missouri Valley
- 1948 – Missouri Valley
- 1949 – Missouri Valley
- 1950 – William Jewell
- 1951 – Missouri Valley
- 1952 – Missouri Valley
- 1953 – William Jewell
- 1954 – Missouri Valley and William Jewell
- 1955 – Missouri Valley
- 1956 – William Jewell
- 1957 – Culver–Stockton
- 1958 – Missouri Valley
- 1959 – William Jewell
- 1960 – Missouri Valley and William Jewell
- 1961 – Missouri Valley
- 1962 – William Jewell
- 1963 – William Jewell
- 1964 – William Jewell
- 1965 – William Jewell
- 1966 – Tarkio and William Jewell
- 1967 – Tarkio and William Jewell
- 1968 – William Jewell
- 1969 – Culver–Stockton and William Jewell
- 1970 – Missouri Valley