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A Community Treasure
Meet the Team
 Backfield MatesBrandon Sparks, Gaddis Griggs, Ross Awbrey |  A moment at an Exeter practice.Front row - L. Bodine, Davis, Chrisman, Hanson, Rhodes. Back row - Lucas, E. Bodine, Price, Balaam, Brown, Randall, Holmes. |  Team shot line and backfield |
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 1920 Team Photo |  Al GriggsEUHS '16, St. Mary's College QB, Captain & Kicker |  Earl "Tex" Bodine |
 Lee GaddisWashington State University |  Ken "Red" Hanson |  Miles "Darkhorse" NewmanOregon State University |
 Ruben Percy "Pet" LucasVisalia High, USC, Navy |  Melvin "Skinny" Awbrey |  James Alden Price |
 Ted Brandon |  Sandy Sanderson |  Elmo "Tuffy" Maul |
 Errol ChrismanVisalia High, Harvard |  Fat RhodesPennsylvania volunteer |  Bill RandallHigh school experience only |
 Ernie Sparks |  Clyde Balaam |  Ben SnyderUniversity of Washington |
 Action in ExeterAnother end run on the home field. |  Action in ExeterFritz Pollard, the star of 1920 NFL Champ Akron Pros vs Valley All Stars |  Action in ExeterAn end run in Exeter Stadium. |
 Action in ExeterExeter halfback for an end run in Exeter Stadium. Notice the first down markers and line of scrimmage. |  Action in Exeter with Pet Lucas"Pet" Lucas dashing off tackle for another touchdown in Exeter. |  Action in Exeter (Punting)Opponent punting from near their goal at away game. |
 Action in ExeterExeter player preparing to throw a "forward." |  Action in ExeterExeter runner off for the end zone at an away game. |  Action in ExeterOpponent punting from near their goal at an away game. |
 Action in San BerdooPre snap tension in San Berdoo. |  Action in San BerdooExeter players tackle opponent at an away game. |  Action in San BerdooFormer USC running back Landingham stopped by the Exeter defense in championship game. |
 Action in San Berdoo |  Action in San Berdoo |  The Sidelines at San BerdooLeft to Right: Gaddis, Rhodes, L. Bodine, Pogue, Price, Davis, Randall |
 Action in San Berdoo1921 State Championship in San Berdoo |
Additional Photos
From the Exeter Era
 Arch Medlin with his car |  WW1 Airplane Crash |  WW1 Airplanes with Jim PriceJames Alden Price's assignment as a tail gunner in one of these planes over the trenches of France. |
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 Exeter Ice PlantGrape farmer Charlie Pruner found he could ship his product further if he loaded them with ice. He also supplied the surrounding community with blocks of ice for the homes James Alden Price worked for this company. |  James Alden PriceChauffeur duty in war time France |  Ted Brandon, wife with Arch Medlin holding their child |
 Visalia Team Photo1922 Viaslia Legion Team with former Exeter players - State Champs again. |  Pruner Family circa 1930 |
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