Kooch, #67 Sonnet
Bob Kuechenberg

The son of a human cannonballer,
Kooch grew up one of nine and a footballer.
The mystique of the Hobart Brickies is real,
Inspired by legendary Coach Russ Deal.

 

A strong lineman for the Golden Domers,
He even started at third and hit homers.
Ara’s Irish, undefeated that Fall,
Hanratty, Seymour and Kooch won it all.

 

From Fighting Irishman to Dolphin,
Learning from Coach Clark and Shula to win.
Seventy-Two season was undefeated,
Only Griese, Czonca and Kooch have completed.

 

Studying footwork of Alan Page to dominate,
A rod in his arm and a win in Super Bowl VIII.

 

- Richard C. Welch, Jr. 10/3/10