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2008.18.08Description
Bill McGovern, wearing jersey number 23, gets into a three-point stance along with a teammate from Stadium High School's 1943 football team. Because of World War II and because many high school students were graduating early and enlisting, McGovern got a distinct honor. He became the only one to play high school and college football in the same season. McGovern enrolled at the University of Washington just two weeks after he played his final high school game. He played in the Rose Bowl at age 17 with the Huskies on Jan. 1, 1944. McGovern died Jan. 16, 1972 at age 45.Lexicon
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