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Photograph caption from December 24, 1959 reads, "Hal Bedsole, back - Reseda". Photograph article partially reads, "Reseda's Hal Bedsole, described by coach Roy Jae as 'the greatest player on earth,' was an easy winner of the player-of-the-year award." Bedsole was selected for the 1959 Helms All-West Valley League football squad. See images 00159826; 00159845 through 00159847; 00159857 through 0059860; 00163029 and 00163076 for additional photos in this series. Photograph article dated December 3, 1963 partially reads, "Hal Bedsole, USC's great pass-catching end was picked up on the second round by the Minnesota Vikings and was on hand personally in Chicago to sigh a one-year contract. Bedsole, an All-America choice from Northridge, will be paired with old college nemesis at the split end spot by the Vikings."
Bedsole, Hal Reseda High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students High school athletes High school students High school football players Football uniforms Football teams Football Athletes Young men Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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