Thomasville Bulldogs Football
Home of Champions
1964 1988 1991 1995 2004 2005 2006 2008
Thomasville, NC 27360
United States
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The Tradition Begins
In 1959 George Cushwa became head coach at Thomasville. Cushwa coached through the 1972 season and stepped down to be the full time AD. Allen Brown named head coach.
Cushwa was 90-47-6 at Thomasville. In 1964 he led the Bulldogs to the WNCHSAA State Championship.
Cushwa was Shrine Bowl Coach in 1965 and was inducted into the NCHSAA Hall of Fame in 1992.
The 1964 team was recognized by the NCHSAA as part of the "The Notable Ninety"
The following is from the NCHSAA press release of "The Notable Ninety" back in June of 2004.
THOMASVILLE | Thomasville | 1964
Record: 11-1 Coach: George Cushwa NCHSAA Western 3A Champion
Considered by many including two state newspapers to be the best team in the state in 1964. The team ranked third in the nation in total points scored, 364, fourth in the nation in rushing offense averaging 303 yards per game, and ninth in the nation in total offense with 383 yards per game. Coach George Cushwa said "This is the greatest backfield I have ever coached and also the greatest team I have ever coached." Ten players went on to receive full football scholarships including halfback Ron Byerly, fullback Charles Bowers and halfback Bill Bobo.
The 1964 team was recognized by the NCHSAA as part of the "The Notable Ninety"
The following is from the NCHSAA press release of "The Notable Ninety" back in June of 2004.
THOMASVILLE | Thomasville | 1964
Record: 11-1 Coach: George Cushwa NCHSAA Western 3A Champion
Considered by many including two state newspapers to be the best team in the state in 1964. The team ranked third in the nation in total points scored, 364, fourth in the nation in rushing offense averaging 303 yards per game, and ninth in the nation in total offense with 383 yards per game. Coach George Cushwa said "This is the greatest backfield I have ever coached and also the greatest team I have ever coached." Ten players went on to receive full football scholarships including halfback Ron Byerly, fullback Charles Bowers and halfback Bill Bobo.
The 1995 Bulldogs were the first team in the history of NC football to go 16-0.
Thomasville, NC 27360
United States
ITJ