Bernie “Shorty” Rumberger
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- December 15, 2023
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INDUCTEE
Bernie started his football career playing for the Cardinal’s Little League, coached by Bob “Nanny” Miller air jordan 4 mars blackmon 2024 in 1949 and was selected to the All Star Squad in 1950. He was also selected to play in the Piggy Back Bowl Game.
In 1951-52 he practiced with the freshman Football Squad which was coached by Walt Marshall.
In his freshman year at Coal Twp. He played varsity Football as a halfback. In his sophomore year he played varsity halfback.
In 1955 Bernie was a member of Southern Division Easter Conference Championship Team. He was selected to Associated Press First Team All-State, selected to United Press Second Team All-State selected Honorable Mention All-American, All United States Team, selected First Team All-Southern Division, All Keystone Conference.
In 1956 Bernie was selected United Press Honorable Mention All-State (Head coach, Jazz Diminick) and was co-captain of the football team.
He married the former Gayle Haddock and they have three children and two grandchildren. He is presently working as a foreman for Penn DOT.