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Asbury Park School District Homecoming Snapshot

Bruno, Amato & Budd Honored Prior To Victorious Battle W/ Manchester

By Michelle Gladden


The Asbury Park Blue Bishops faced off with the Manchester Hawks during the annual homecoming game Friday. And while the Blue Bishops emerged victorious with a score of 31-14, the day included the return of many notable alumni. Among them was Dr. John Amato – captain of the Asbury Park varsity football squad in 1968. He […]

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Oct 08, 2018
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Asbury sports legends gets NY Times obituary

Frank Budd was once known as the world's fastest human

By Asbury Park Sun


A New York Times obituary today takes note of the death of Frank Budd, an  Asbury Park High School graduate who was considered the world’s fastest human after he set a record in the 100-yard dash in 1961. Budd, 74, died on Tuesday in Marlton, N.J. In the obituary, the Times recapped Budd’s career, including […]

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May 02, 2014