1957

1957 Brass quartette

Jim Day, John Leonhardt, Bill Wis and Tom Bambrick at the VFW Nationals in Miami, 1957. Photo courtesy of Jerry Dalton

1957 AL Nationals News

A surprise loss to Garfield for the AL Nationals Title after holding the title for 3 consecutive years. St. Vincent's was the heavy favorite, however BS was never counted out. Courtesy of Joe Rogers.

1956 Corps

1957 Schedule

Courtesy of Joe Rogers.

1957 April Win

The 1957 season would prove to be a challenge for BS, with St. Vincent's dominating all season. lt would be the first year in 3 straight without State and National titles. The season clearly galvanized BS for the 1958 season, where it finished with 20 wins and 1 loss and captured yet another National title. Article courtesy of Joe Rogers.

1957 Schedule

Courtesy of Joe Rogers.

1957 VFW National News

Fun and games at the VFW Nationals around the Cavaliers allegedly being under time, so said St. Vincent's. BS finished fourth in 1957 in its first appearance at a VFW National competition since its 1954 victory. Courtesy of Joe Rogers.

1957 VFW Nationals Prelims, Miami.

Photo courtesy of Jerry Dalton.

1957 Golden Knights

VFW Nationals 1957, Miami, FL. Photo courtesy of Joe Silverstein and Jerry Dalton

1957 VFW Nationals

A rare color photo of the 1957 VFW Nationals (prelims), courtesy of Jerry Dalton.

1957 BS Squires