52-year Reunion: Butte Central and Wolf Point Revisit 1972 Class A Title Game
Players from the 1972 Class A football title game between Wolf Point and Butte Central reunited after 52 years to reminisce about the epic showdown, with about 50 attendees at the event presented by Jerry Worley, a Wolf Point eighth-grader at the time.
By the Numbers- Butte Central won the game 47-26.
- Both teams were undefeated entering the game.
- Butte Central had over 700 students in 1972, compared to about 100 today.
- Wolf Point, now a Class B school, had 369 students back in 1972.
Some attendees were unable to make it due to snowy weather.
State of Play- Players from both teams showed up at the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives for the event.
- Attendees shared memories and nostalgic moments about the game.
There may be further reunions or events to commemorate the historic game in the future.
Bottom LineThe reunion of players from the 1972 Class A football title game brought back memories of a unique game, showcasing the camaraderie and legacy of high school football.
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