The GCL (Greater Catholic League) was formed in 1928.
The charter members were Elder, Purcell, Roger Bacon and StX.
Newport Central Catholic made it a 5 league team in 1935, 1949, 1950 and 1951.
From 1928 until 1961 the league was competitive as each school took turns as league champion.
For 33 years the league was harmonious and competitive as all the schools shared a common mission: develop young Christian men.
Winning on the gridiron was a byproduct not the focus.
Then in 1962 Moeller opened and was regrettably admitted to the league.
In just 1 year Moeller, led by head coach and snake oil salesman Fuzzy Faust, destroyed the parity and harmony that the league had enjoyed for 33 years
Moeller's record and league finish during the Faust regime
1962 4-6 (5th) inaugural season
1963 9-1 (2nd)
1964 8-2 (3rd)
1965 10-0 (1st)
1966 7-3 (1st)
1967 8-2 (3rd)
1968 6-2-2 (3rd)
1969 10-0 (1st)
1970 9-1 (2nd)
1971 9-1 (1st)
1972 8-2 (2nd)
1973 10-1 (1st)
1974 10-1 (1st)
1975 12-0 (1st)
1976 12-0 (1st)
1977 12-0 (1st)
1978 9-1 (1st)
1979 12-0 (1st)
1980 13-0 (1st)
Wow, that is remarkable!?!?!
A brand new school, with no home football stadium, joining an established league with 33 years of parity and harmony and after just a single losing season then completely dominate the league and city and win over 90% of their games for the next 18 years????
GBM