1982 Freshman Super Bowl - Troy Cowboys VS Royal Oak Chargers (part 1 of 7)

The 1982 Royal Oak Youth Football (ROYFL) freshman division championship game between the Troy Cowboys & the Royal Oak Chargers. The game was played in Clawson Park and hosted by the ROYFL's Clawson Mavericks. Troy's freshman crew, coached by John Filar won this game 32-0, finishing out a perfect 8-0 season.

All three of the Troy Youth Football Cowboy teams made it to the Super Bowl in 1982. Troy's varsity, coached by Mario Bastinelli, beat the Royal Oak Chiefs 12-6 for an 8-0 season. The Troy JV team, coached by Bill Livingstone, lost to the Clawson Mavericks 6-0 for a 5-2-1 season.

In 1983 all three Troy Cowboy teams returned to the Super Bowl, hosted by Berkley, Michigan at Hurley Field. All three of Troy's teams won their games, giving all three squads undefeated seasons. The Cowboys orginization had a two-season record of 45-2-1.

The ROYFL was a league comprised of teams from cities located in southeastern Oakland County Michigan (north suburban Detroit). Cities/Teams: Royal Oak (chiefs & chargers), Hazel Park (spartans), Madison Heights (wildcats & wolverines), Troy (cowboys), Clawson (mavericks) and Berkley (steelers).

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[rhbarnes1]

I just found this, wow, what a flashback, i was the kid in the booth with the announcer, Robert Barnes.

R.I.P Dad

[LeighRay]

@rhbarnes1

This comment made my day, Mr Barnes. Were you guys with Troy, Clawson or Royal Oak? How old were you when this video was made? There were a LOT of great parents like your dad involved in that outfit (still are). I'm sure this video was a bittersweet experience for you. But one worth having, I hope. God Bless :)

[rhbarnes1]

@LeighRay i was 11 at the time, i played for clawson. He was the mavericks announcer for several years. he passed away some time ago and i never dreamed of hearing his voice again! Thank you! any way to get the other videos from the game, it might be a long shot, but i have to ask.

[LeighRay]

@rhbarnes1

I just found the whole video (1hr 6mins) digitally stored on an external hard drive. If you'll provide your mailing address I'd be more than happy to send you a copy on a jump drive or a DVD. My email address is leighton.george.jr@hotmail.com

[LeighRay]

@rhbarnes1

JUST found out that I'm now approved to upload vids longer than 15mins. I'm uploading the whole thing right now.

[radioxdeath]

wow these kids are like 30 or something now

[LeighRay]

36-38

[mrjkowalski1972]

Leighton,

I just stumbled upon this. Definitely takes me back, that was a pretty good team we had there. Thanks for posting.

So when do we see parts 2-7?

Jason

[hadley101]

Heard Jason Kowalski went on to play college ball? He was the man at OLB!

[hadley101]

Don't think a single offense that year scored on this Razorback Defense, Mrs David Cackowski and Leighton George are the reason.

Merry Christmas Leighton,

Hadley

[nelsonbrett11]

wow! any other videos? I played from 93-97...This takes me back!

[BigDeezy5605]

are you part of the organization in any way at all?