Thursday's matchup marked the 100th year of the game between the two high schools which is always carved out for Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 28, 2024 11:48PMIt's a tradition that has stood the test of time.While many holiday games have disappeared, Kennedy and Eastside have continued to play on Turkey Day. Thursday's matchup marked the 100th year of the contest between the two schools.
Despite the gloomy weather, the between the fans of both schools mark their calendars for this specific occasion.Dorothy Martin, who first came out for the game in 1974, just had her 50th high school reunion as an Eastside alum. The contest was once again played at newly-renovated Hinchliffe Stadium, which serves as the pride of Paterson. The stadium -- which once hosted Negro League Baseball -- was the sight of the annual game until it fell into despair."I think the best thing that ever could have been done was bringing that field back to life," acknowledged Sayegh. "It put Paterson back in the win column.
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