Peter (War-Horse) Avizienis

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• December 19, 2023
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Big Pete Avizienis was one of the first “Three-Sport Stars” at Mount Carmel High School in the early ‘30’s. He was unusually big for a teenager, especially in those days. AS a Sophomore he was over 6 feet tall and exceeded 200 pounds. He showed great early promise in all three sports.

AS a Junior he led a basketball team that was one of the best in school history. That team won 13 games and lost only to Mahanoy Area, a traditional region basketball power.

He competed in all the weight events as a trackman; but as a shot putter he was particularly proficient Jordan Bordeaux shirt match Black tee Retro 6, and won the State Championship with a record 44 foot 1 inch heave in 1933.

Big Pete was part of the construction crew that dug holes for the light towers at the new stadium which opened in 1932.

He was a terrific Football Lineman under Coach Walter “Bull” Levine and his size and athletic talent made him a prize air jordan 13 wheat release information cathch for the college coaches. He chose the University of Pittsburg, coached by the legendary John B. (Jock air jordan 4 mars blackmon 2024) Sutherland air jordan 5 el grito release date sept 2024 hf8833. He did well for the Panthers initially, but was unable to complete a college career because of an injury. He eventually died from a brain tumor.

Big Pete was one of the best ever at Mount Carmel. And he was joined by a great group of teammates which included Joe Paskevich, Tom Vershinski, Ray Green, Frank Ososki and Frank Merges.