They wouldn’t miss this day for anything else on earth. They are the men of New Utrecht High School – the football men – the alums.

It was Homecoming for the Green and White – and Hall of Fame induction day at Utrecht Field in Bensonhurst. And who better to serve as host and emcee than Allen Leibowitz, their former coach, principal – and for those with a longer memory – their All-City running back in 1958.

Six former Utes were inducted into their Hall of Fame last Saturday:

Jimmy Shanmnon (posthumous): ’69-’72, QB Captain, All-City 2nd Team.

Rich Indelicato: ’70-’73, OT/DT All-City. He was part of the historic 1973 undefeated team.

Ross Hargett: ’82-’84, DE/TE, Captain. Big 44 selection (’83 & ’84).

Eddie Visone: ’91-’94, QB, Captain, All-City 2nd team ’94. He set Utes’ record with 1

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