Steven Hobbs
Steven Hobbs excelled in football as a lineman for the Golden Falcons of BRHS West. In his senior year he was a First Team All - State Group III selection. He was also named to the All - Area and All - County teams in his senior year. Hobbs played Guard on Offense and Defense. Head Coach Chuck Nelson said of Hobbs, “ Steve was the anchor of the offensive line. ” Steve continued his athletic career at Har- vard on the football and fencing teams.
Eric Richard
Eric Richard seemed to defy gravity as a pole vaulter for the Minutemen of BRHS East. He was named First Team All - State in 1981. Early in his career as a freshman Eric set the nation- al and world record as a fifteen year old. In 1981 Eric set the New Jersey state record with a jump of 16’ - 1.” Opposing teams knew they were vaulting for 3rd place when the East vaulting tandem of Eric Richard and Billy Lange showed up. Eric also participated in many national competitions across the country during his tenure as a Minuteman. Eric was named to the NJSIAA Coaches Track & Field Boy ’ s All - Star Team in 1981. He also won the Eastern States Championship that year with a jump of 15’6”. Eric was named the male ath- lete MVP at High School East in his senior year. Eric was also named to the National High School Athletics Association All America Track and Field team.
B - R Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony
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