THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Page 3 The Advocate ranks the Top 10 most memorable Malden-Medford Thanksgiving Games of all time T he Advocate has researched the extensive Malden-Medford Thanksgiving Day history and compiled a list of what we think are the TOP 10 MOST MEMORABLE GAMES of all time (compiled by Steve Freker). #10 – Malden 42, Medford 15 (November 26, 1974): Malden routs Medford, 42-15, at Pearl Street Stadium for second-year Head Coach Paul Finn’s fi rst Turkey Day win of his 26year career and a share of the first Greater Boston League (GBL) title since 1969. Golden Tornadoes Co-Captain Jeff Sullivan rushed for 130 yards and scored two touchdowns; John Stanasek passed for two TDs and four conversion points; John Ruelle had a touchdown and a two-point conversion; Mark Burns, Pauk Coleman and junior Steve Defi llipis scored TDs; Steve Carlan netted a two-point conversion; and Shawn Brickman kicked two PATs. All-Scholastic Co-Captain Jack Freker and defensive backs Steve Carpenter and Charlie Russell led the Malden defense. #9 – Malden 59, Medford 36 (November 26, 2015): They went out to a high school football contest, and a Madden NFL Game broke out. Scoring was fast and furious in this as Malden rolled to a 59-36 win, in the highest-scoring game in series history. The win was signifi cant in that it clinched the Golden Tornadoes’ fi rst GBL Championship since 1988, breaking a 27year title drought. The Exilhomme Brothers, Danley and DJ – both going on to star at Central Connecticut State University – dominated this one, scoring six TDs between them. Head Coach Joe Pappagallo, who had steered Malden to a dramatic win over Everett (fi rst time since 1992) two weeks earlier, retired on Thanksgiving Day after seven years at the helm and a 6-1 coaching record. #8 – Malden 26, Medford 6 (November 27, 1969): In a scene out of a movie script, senior co-captain Dave Moulton, sidelined with 60 stitches in his head after an automobile accident the night before the game, comes off the bench in the second half and scores two touchdowns to lead Malden to a 26-6 win over Medford and earn a share the GBL title with Quincy. Malden had trailed, 6-0, at the half, with Moulton relegated to the sidelines in street clothes. In a scene we assure you would never be replicated SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE 781-289-6466 781-289-6466 WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM When Malden defeated Medford in 1948, it secured a spot in the National Championship game where they defeated Robert E. Lee High School in the Gator Bowl, 14-0. (Courtesy Photo) HALL of FAMERS: Former longtime Malden High Football Head Coach Paul Finn (at right) coached in more Malden-Medford games than anyone else in history, from 1973-1998. In the 1980s, he had the pleasure of coaching three Hall of Fame quarterbacks, who are pictured from the left: Chuck Borstel (1986), Billy Roderick (1987) and Steve Monaco (1983, 1984, 1985). (Advocate Photo) today, “Moultie” convinced legendary Malden coach Bill Tighe let him on the fi eld, and he led his team to a win, complete with bloody bandages at the end of the game. #7 – Malden 19, Medford 14 (November 28, 1955): Dom Fermano was no stranger to Thanksgiving Day exploits, having scored twice in a Malden win over Medford as a star junior one year previously. In his senior season, with the game and ADVOCATE | SEE PAGE 23
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