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ack Travel b w s! in time ordA it rc h hive u s The Record Archives 1952 48 BACK TO SCHOOL 2019 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen is not only exciting football fans nationwide, but adding to Montclair High School’s tradition of producing talented players. Often cited as one of the greatest athletes in N.J. history, Aubrey Lewis rushed for nearly 4,500 yards and 49 touchdowns over his career at MHS. At Notre Dame, he was a star in both football and track, and became the first African-American captain of a sports program there in 1957-58 when he helmed the track team. This image — Lewis is No. 17 — was the cover photo of a program for the Montclair vs. Kearny game held at Montclair’s Woodman Field in October 1952. ec Follow @TheR irMagazine on la tc on n and @M share your ow Instagram and photos using local vintage rchives #RecordA