It is thought this might be the 1928 Douglas High School football team. Identifications as far as can be determined are: (1) Mitch Thomas, (2) Bernard Rogers, (3) ? Jimmy Dent, (4) Aubrey Williams, (5) John Nahra, (6) not identified, (7) ? Waldron, (8) not identified, (9) not identified, (10) Ferris Thomas, (11) Clayton Vickers, (12) ? Walter Wilson, (13) Dan Bland, (14) not identified, (15) Coach Clyde Herndon, (16) ? Aubrey Pafford, (17) not identified. [Photo Credit: David Vickers]

Dan Bland of Jacksonville, Ga., was a star player for the Douglas team. He came to be known as "The Galloping Ghost" of Douglas High -- after the legendary Red Grange. If interested in more info on the playing days and life of Dan Bland, see Old Jacksonville Articles 276-280, 282, 284-285, and 287-291. They are posted online on the Old Jacksonville website.