Day: August 3, 2022
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Recognizing the first Rumph Classic MVP, Jarrett Kearse
Jarrett Kearse made history as the first MVP of the inaugural Danny Rumph Classic in 2006. He played for Team Bulldogs, coached by Akku Cousin. The first championship game pitted Kearse’s team against Team Rumph Center. “We were down at halftime…I went over to Mike [Morak] and told him we were going to…
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“Something out of a movie”: Que Jones on the evolution of the Rumph
Without the help of Que Jones, the early years of the Rumph Classic running past sunset at Mallery Recreation Center don’t happen. Jones was an assistant rec leader, helping maintain the gym and dealing with scheduling. He wasn’t at the gym the night Danny Rumph passed away but vividly remembers getting the call. …