THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Page 15 FOOTBALL | FROM PAGE 14 There is always history in the making in this game as well. With a win on Thursday, Medford will be the fi rst Mustangs squad in 25 years to win back-toback Thanksgiving Day games. In 2000 and 2001, Medford won 14-13 and 34-6, respectively. Those two games were on the tail end of the series’ overall win streak record of eight straight series wins set by Medford from 1994-2001. Malden has dominated since 2000, going 18-6 in the third century of this ancient game. Medford is coming off a 23-6 loss to non-leaguer Waltham in its last game. The Mustangs fared well in the GBL, fi nishing a solid second to Lynn English in the standings. Head Coach John Curley’s squad has been led by Marino and running back Stevens Exateur, both seniors, who have scored nearly every Medford point between them, much like Exilhomme and McGuffie for Malden. Malden Coach Exilhomme said the game plan for Thanksgiving is to keep possession of the ball off ensively and lock down any “big play” potential for Coach Curley’s Mustangs. “If we have possession of the ball, they can’t run any plays, it’s as simple as that,” Coach Exilhomme said. “We expect them to rely on their running game and know we have to tackle and not let them have that big run or other big play.” Malden is coming off a tough loss to non-leaguer Lowell, 2620. In that game, backup QB Billy Gavin came out slinging and threw three TD passes, two to Exilhomme and one to McGuffi e. “We have to repeat that type of eff ort and more,” Coach Exilhomme said. “We are expecting a solid eff ort from our players and we will be giving it everything we have to get the win. “It has been enjoyable to coach these seniors from the start and it would be great if they can put it together and bring home a Turkey Day win.” Malden-Medford Thanksgiving Football Game #137 on Thursday Malden vs. Medford through the years H ere are ALL the Scores and winners from the 136 previous Thanksgiving games: 1889: Medford 34-0. 1889: Medford 4-0. 1891: Medford 22-0. 1892: Medford 34-0. 1893a: Malden 18-0. 1893b: Malden 12-10. 1894: Malden 10-0. 1895: Medford 6-14. 1896: Medford 18-0. 1897: Tie, 0-0. 1898: Malden 20-12. 1899: Medford 23-6. 1900: Malden 10-5. 1901: Malden 23-6. 1902: Medford 6-5. 1903: Medford 17-5. 1904: Medford 18-11. 1905: Malden 27-5. 1906: Medford 6-5. 1907: Malden 44-0. 1908: Malden 55- 0. 1909: Malden 23-3. 1910: Malden 35-0. 1911: Medford 6-0. 1912: Malden 20-7. 1913: Medford 6-0. 1914: Medford 21-0. 1915: Medford 7-0. 1916: Tie, 13-13. 1917: Medford 3-0. 1918: Medford 9-0. 1919: Tie, 0-0. 1920: Medford 7-0. 1921: Malden 10-7. 1922: Malden 7-3. 1923: Medford 6-0. 1924: Malden 27-6. 1925: Malden 13-0. 1926: Medford 20-6. 1927: Tie, 13-13. 1928: Medford 14-0. 1929: Malden 6-0. 1930: Malden 7-2. 1931: Malden 12-2. 1932: Malden 20-0. 1933: Malden 21-0. 1934: Tie, 0-0. 1935: Tie, 0-0. 1936: Malden 13-0. 1937: Malden 6-0. 1938: Tie, 0-0. 1939: Malden 7-6. 1940: Medford 14-6. 1941: Medford 6-0. 1942: Medford 13-0. 1943: Medford 21-0. 1944: Tie, 0-0. 1945: Tie, 0-0. 1946: Medford 14-6. 1947: Medford 13-7. 1948: Malden 33-14. 1949: Medford 6-0. 1950: Malden 7-0. 1951: Malden 19-0. 1952: Medford 27-0. 1953: Medford 6-0. 1954: Malden 27-9. 1955: Medford 8-0. 1956: Malden 20-6. 1957: Malden 19-14. 1958: Malden 26-0. 1959: Malden 20-0. 1960: Malden 50-6. 1961: Malden 34-12. 1962: Tie, 20-20. 1963: Malden 12-6. 1964: Malden 24-0. 1965: Malden 14-6. 1966: Malden 25-13. 1967: Medford 22-0. 1968: Medford 32-14. 1969: Malden 26-6. 1970: Malden 26-6. 1971: Medford 16-0. 1972: Medford 38-19. 1973: Malden 22-12. 1974: Malden 42-15. 1975: Malden 14-8. 1976: Medford 14-8. 1977: Malden 15-6. 1978: Medford 9-8. 1979: Medford 48-24. 1980: Medford 24-12. 1981: Medford 29-18. 1982: Medford 19-0. 1983: Medford 25-14. 1984: Malden 21-6. 1985: Medford 28-20.* 1986: Malden 33-12. 1987: Malden 28-0. 1988: Malden 14-13. 1989: Medford 12-8. 1990: Malden 16-2. 1991: Medford 9-8. 1992: Malden 14-13. 1993: Malden 46-18. 1994: Medford 6-0. 1995: Medford 25-14. 1996: Medford 27-12. 1997: Medford 34-8. 1998: Medford 47-32. 1999: Medford 37-20. 2000: Medford 14-13. 2001: Medford 34-6. 2002: Malden 12-0. 2003: Malden 7-0. 2004: Malden 28-6. 2005: Malden 36-6. 2006: Medford 17-14 (OT). 2007: Malden 7-6. 2008: Malden 33-22. 2009: Malden 13-7. 2010: Malden 29-0. 2011: Malden 36-0. 2012: Malden 32-6. 2013: Malden 16-0. 2014: Medford 36-12. 2015: Malden 59-36. 2016: Malden 41-18. 2017: Malden 27-22. 2018: Malden 28-22. 2019: Malden 29-0. 2020: no game in the year – COVID-19. 2021: Medford 24-21** (2020 Game) not played on Thanksgiving. 2021: Malden 12-10. 2022: Malden 35-14.*** Fenway Park Classic 2023: Medford 30-14. —With 137 games played, Malden leads the all-time series 69-58. There have been 10 Ties. *In 1985, Medford’s 28-20 was overturned due to the use of an ineligible player. Malden chose to not include that awarded win in its totals. **Medford’s 24-21 came on May 6, 2021, in the Fall 2 season, which followed the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the pandemic. Malden’s Thanksgiving Day streak of wins since 2015 continued in 2022. ***Malden-Medford #135 was the fi rst game not played in Malden and Medford in the heralded series. It was in Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. FOOTBALL | FROM PAGE 12 these all-volunteer organizations. Books on Malden history and Christmas cards featuring artwork from Malden silhouette artist Doris Burdick (1898-1981) will be available for purchase. Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1887, the Malden Historical Society is a nonprofi t, all-volunteer organization that is always looking for new members as well as volunteers to help with our collections, exhibits, and other projects. Anyone with an interest in history who wants to learn more and help further the Society’s mission—collecting, preserving, and disseminating the history of Malden and beyond— can attend one of our meetings or visit www.maldenhistoricalsociety.org. In 2024, the Malden Historical Society has been proud to join the rest of the City in celebrating the 375th anniversary of Malden’s founding. The Friends of the Malden Public Library is a volunteer-run nonprofi t organization that supports the Library in fulfi lling its mission. The Friends raise funds and awareness through activities such as book sales, book readings and discussions, concerts and art exhibits. To learn more, visit https://www.friendsofmaldenlibrary.org/. Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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