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 Lenny
Clarke was a two year starter at Monaca (under
Larry Bruno) and
helped the Indians win a section title in the 1952-1953 season. But
that was nothing compared to his tenure at Geneva College during the
Golden Age of Golden Tornados basketball: Lenny was the starting
guard on teams that went 21-8, 19-8, 24-3, and 18-8, capturing three
state championships and playing in three NAIA national tournaments.
Although assists were not recorded in the 1950s, anyone who saw
Lenny play was keenly aware of his contributions in Coach
Cliff
Aultman’s nationally acclaimed “Continuity Patterned Offense.” Lenny
also averaged 14.2 points per game his senior year and was named to
the All District team. After college, Lenny spent a year as an
assistant coach at South Side High School before accepting a job at
Grove City High School, where he resurrected a failing basketball
program. Over the next 13 years, Lenny produced teams with a 197-90
record, with four teams winning 20 or more games and one even
reaching the state semifinals. Lenny also coached Grove City golf,
winning three county championships in 19 years. Three of his players
went to the state championship. After he retired as a guidance
counselor, Lenny sat on the Grove City School Board and still
provided golf lessons. |
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