Terence J. Troup is the author of This Day in Football – A Day-by-Day Record of the Events That Shaped the Game, which contains a full football season of facts, history, and nostalgia. It will tell you the date the passes-attempted record was broken (94 on Nov. 1, 1953) as well as the game in which a defensive tackle lined up as a tight end and made the only touchdown reception of his career (William Perry, Chicago Bears, Nov. 3). You will learn, for example, that Oct. 14, 1951, is notable for being the day Detroit Hall of Famer Jack Christiansen set a new record for most punt return yards in a game against the Rams―a record broken again later that same day by Emlen Tunnell of the Giants. (What are the odds?)

He also wrote The Birth of Football’s Modern 4-3 Defense: The Seven Seasons That Changed the NFL. From 1953 to 1959, professional football’s offensive and defensive tactics were in a transitional phase. As teams developed innovative strategies to attack the 5-2-4 defense, passing efficiency improved. In an attempt to counter this newfound passing success, the 4-3-4 defense evolved. This crucial shift in strategies is often overlooked in histories of the NFL, yet its impact on the game is still seen today.

Donald G.  Zarlinga  is a doctor of theoretical physics, as well as a world traveler, writer and author who recently published a book of poetry titled The Edge Of The Soul. Zarlinga speaks six languages and has lived in Costa Rica and Puerto Rico. His book of poetry was written in Spanish then translated to English.  He has also written and published numerous papers through his business career with NASA and other major companies.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-donald-zarlengo-vp-cio-71a2031a

Dave Bourn was a man of many talents. Foremost a musician best known for his work as a professional pianist, Bourn also created a book on the history of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town.

While attending USC, where he earned a degree in music education, he worked at Knott’s, first as a piano player in the Calico Saloon and later he played string bass with the Wagonmasters. A group of musician cowboys who entertained in the Knott’s Wagon Camp from 1955 until 1968, the Wagonmasters were honored by the Western Music Association with the Pioneer Trails Award. Dave’s from memories of his years at Knott’s led him to publish a pictorial retrospective that contained images of the park’s ghost town from 1940 to 1968.

From his first job playing piano for Knott’s, Bourne played piano professionally until his death Jan. 30, 2015. He headed his own bands and western singing groups and recorded CDs of authentic old west saloon piano music. His music can also be heard extensively on the HBO series “Deadwood,” where he can also be seen as the piano player in the Gem Saloon.

An Anaheim High Hall of Famer, his complete biography is available at www.anaheimcolonists.com/dave-bourne-class-of-1957.

Dennis Bateman Is a professional sportswriter and historian who has spent more than a dozen years covering high school sports all over Southern California, from San Clemente to San Luis Obispo. He has written full-time for the Orange County Register, the Los Angeles Times, and the Santa Barbara News-Press. He is the author of Anaheim Colonists Football – A Century of Tradition and The Orange County Football Book and is currently working on a book chronicling the Los Angeles Rams’ return to Southern California.

Together with his twin brother and fellow Anaheim High alum Tom Bateman, Dennis helped guide “Bring Back the Los Angeles Rams,” a highly successful social media campaign that paved the way for the Rams franchise’s triumphant return this year.

Among Anaheim High’s self-published authors is Margaret Hein Peter, who documents her Anaheim pioneer family in Simply With Love. Margaret grew up just stepsaway from Anaheim High in a home on Center Street (now Lincoln). While at Anaheim High, Margaret was a member of the orchestra, Mozart Club (choir), Girl Reserves and served as a Girls’ League officer. Her book is included in the Anaheim Public LibraryHeritage Center.

Mr. Anaheim High – Moe MaMulcahy

James “Moe” Mulcahy — a.k.a. Mr. Anaheim – from Class of 1961 is a Colonist who bleeds Gold and Blue. 

As a student, he infected others with his passion for Colonist Spirit and Pride.

While at Anaheim High, he was homecoming king, served as yearbook advertising manager, was treasurer of Future Business Leaders of America, vice president of the Pep Club and Future Homemakers of America.

When Moe saw a mediocre level of school spirit at Anaheim High, which he considered every student’s responsibility, he set out to change the Colonist energy level, according to his classmate Lydia Cano.

“He was a one-man horn for each and every game, enlisting everyone from the ground up to participate with the Pep Club, at pep rallies, assemblies and at the games. This translated loud and clear to all the players and coaches, which I am certain contributed to their self-confidence at game time.”

Moe’s time at Anaheim High was precious to him because of having to drop out of school temporarily to help support his family.

James “Moe” Mulcahy was born in Youngstown, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1940, and was the youngest of 11 children. He and his mother and brother came to Anaheim on a bus in 1954 after his father left them. They lived with an aunt and he attended Fremont Junior High.

When Moe was 14-years-old his mother became ill and needed surgery, he made a deal with the doctor to do yard work for him since the family had no money to pay the medical bills. He then found a job at night at the Anaheim Bowling Alley as a pin boy. He also became a kitchen boy at Fremont in exchange for his lunch.

It was in 1958 that he had to quit school to take on a full time day job to take care of his mother, while still working nights at the bowling alley. Moe has always said his mom was his No. 1, according to Lydia.

Anaheim’s favorite bowling alley was supporting Anaheim since it’s opening.

He stayed out of school for a while and was finally able to go back in his sophomore year at Anaheim High. He quickly became the greatest advertising salesman the school had ever known plus the greatest leader in getting the students to get on the bandwagon with school spirit.

At one point, Moe had one of the teachers drive him to meet with a vice president at Disneyland and convinced him that the Magic Kingdom should be partners with Anaheim High and advertise in the yearbook and football programs. When the meeting was over, the Disney executive was so impressed with Moe that he asked him to contact him after graduation because he wanted to hire him to work at Disneyland. Moe did just that and ended up working eight years for Disneyland.

Fifty-four years after Moe graduated from Anaheim, people still remember his smile, his energy, his generosity and his undying love for his alma mater. “You only have to spend two minutes talking with Moe until he steers the conversation to the days he spent at Anaheim High School,” said Lydia.

Moe has suffered a severe health condition the past few years and at times his friends did not know whether he would be able to be with us, but his tenacity and love for life pulled him through, according to Lydia.

“Moe is the most humble person on this earth, always thanking those friends who have contributed to his healing. He is once again enjoying life and back doing what he loves….working,” said Lydia, who has been on Moe’s team of classmates who have helped him throughout the ordeal.

Lydia asked him what his thoughts were when he learned he had become Anaheim’s Homecoming King in 1960. He quickly answered: “It was my greatest thrill. It was the greatest honor. I told my mom.” He then he went on to say, ” My thoughts were that Eddie Scheffler should have won it. He was the quarterback and he deserved it. Eddie’s my friend!”

“This is just like Moe….thinking of others before himself,” said Lydia of her beloved classmate. Along with Friday’s Pep Rallies, Moe and Lydia will also be attending the Homecoming game and the Saturday Colony Classic Car Show.

If you see Moe, be sure to welcome him back to the Colony!