Coach MacPherson was inducted into the Old Town High School Hall of Fame.
MacPherson Honored in Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
9/26/2012 4:29:00 PM | Football
Legendary Syracuse head coach Dick MacPherson has been inducted into yet another Hall of Fame. MacPherson was honored by his alma mater, Old Town High School, as a member of its inaugural Hall of Fame class. The Hall of Fame is dedicated to establishing and celebrating the schools rich sports history. Â MacPherson has also been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, the Maine Sports Hall of Fame and the Springfield Hall of Fame.
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During his 10 years as Syracuse's head coach, MacPherson led the Orange to five bowl games. The Old Town, Maine native produced 10 All-America selections, 38 NFL Draft picks and 12 members of Syracuse's All-Century Team. In 1987, the Orange finished the season undefeated and tied Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. The Orange's fourth-place finish in both the AP and Coaches polls solidified its legacy as the best SU team since the 1959 National Champions. MacPherson earned several National Coach of the Year awards for his team's superb performance.
MacPherson left the Orange after the 1990 season to become the head coach of the New England Patriots. After coaching the Patriots for two seasons.
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During his 10 years as Syracuse's head coach, MacPherson led the Orange to five bowl games. The Old Town, Maine native produced 10 All-America selections, 38 NFL Draft picks and 12 members of Syracuse's All-Century Team. In 1987, the Orange finished the season undefeated and tied Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. The Orange's fourth-place finish in both the AP and Coaches polls solidified its legacy as the best SU team since the 1959 National Champions. MacPherson earned several National Coach of the Year awards for his team's superb performance.
MacPherson left the Orange after the 1990 season to become the head coach of the New England Patriots. After coaching the Patriots for two seasons.
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