Bethany to honor 1961 team

As part of its homecoming festivities at Friday night’s game against John Marshall, Bethany will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1961 football team.

Led by twin brothers Jimmy and Jerry Gilbert in the backfield, and John Kendall at tackle — all selected to The Oklahoman’s Little All-City Team that year — the Bronchos went 7-3, including losses to Choctaw, which went on to play for the state title.

Former Oklahoman writer Lynn Garnand was also a senior on the team. He was later inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Association and National High School Coaches Association Hall of Fames after a long career as a sportswriter.

The game is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany/Southern Nazarene Stadium.

– Scott Wright, swright@opubco.com
Twitter: @ScottWrightOK