College
recruiters always search for the
‘complete package’: a player who combines athleticism and
intelligence. George (Tookie) James was a recruiter’s dream.
Graduating sixth of 352 students in his 1955 Beaver Falls
High School class, Tookie starred in three sports and earned all star
recognition in each. He was the quarterback in football, a defender
in basketball, and a catcher in baseball who was chosen twice to
play in the American Legion State All Star game. Although receiving
offers from seven major league teams, Tookie accepted a full
scholarship to Westminster College, where he played football and
baseball. He was a three year starter and two year captain on the
gridiron, playing on two undefeated squads. He smacked a grand slam
in his first baseball game and went on to earn four varsity letters
for the Titans. After graduating from Westminster, Tookie again
declined several professional baseball offers to attend law school
at Dickinson College. He has had a successful career as a lawyer
in Beaver Falls.
College
recruiters always search for the
‘complete package’: a player who combines athleticism and
intelligence. George (Tookie) James was a recruiter’s dream.
Graduating sixth of 352 students in his 1955 Beaver Falls
High School class, Tookie starred in three sports and earned all star
recognition in each. He was the quarterback in football, a defender
in basketball, and a catcher in baseball who was chosen twice to
play in the American Legion State All Star game. Although receiving
offers from seven major league teams, Tookie accepted a full
scholarship to Westminster College, where he played football and
baseball. He was a three year starter and two year captain on the
gridiron, playing on two undefeated squads. He smacked a grand slam
in his first baseball game and went on to earn four varsity letters
for the Titans. After graduating from Westminster, Tookie again
declined several professional baseball offers to attend law school
at Dickinson College. He has had a successful career as a lawyer
in Beaver Falls.