Hopkins Hornets 59

A sharing place for old friends from the Hopkins Hornets Class of '59.

Monday, January 10, 2005


Time to revitalize the "scoop freethrow"? Posted by Hello


The Man! Posted by Hello


Boun appetit! Posted by Hello


Fran with some of his team-mates. Posted by Hello


Question. Who drinks more beer? Posted by Hello

Fran Aimone Honored at Putnam County Game

Fran Aimone, who is to be inducted into the High School Basketball Hall of Fame this April, was honored at the Putnam County High School Game last Saturday. Standing with Fran as he received a plaque in appreciation of his abilities on the basketball floor were some of his team members. Those in attendance were Mike Pomatto, Larry "Zeke" Botoletto, Dave Fiedler, Larry Benassi, Ron Oliveri, Alan Flowers, Don Braun, Bob Peterson and yours truly Gary "Hooks" Borri. After the game, a reception was held at the Clover Club in Mark, where old "war stories" dominated the conversation. Many of the old class mates were there and personally, it was won of the most enjoyable evenings I can remember. Good job Fran.

Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Fran Aimone to be Inducted Into High School Basketball Hall of Fame

A very big congratulations to Fran for being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Officially he will be inducted at the 33rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Dinner to be held at the Illinois State University Union Ballroom in Normal on April 30, 2005. A very complimentary story appeared in the Putnam County Record, which I will be very glad to mail to anyone who leaves their email address. Once again, good job Fran. You deserve it.

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Hoping to provide a means to keep in touch with those from years past. (Being new to this, it may take some time.)