If you disagree with the headline of this story, then you don’t know the story behind the Big 33 Classic high school football all-star game that will be played between Pennsylvania and Maryland at Landis Field in Harrisburg Monday afternoon.
The reason I call the Big 33 game the Super Bowl of high school football all-star games is simple — there’s NEVER been a Super Bowl without a former Big 33 player on one of the team’s rosters. The most incredible streak in high school football continued in February when two Big 33 alums — New England Patriots backup quarterback Brian Hoyer and Los Angeles Rams and cornerback John Johnson III — were on the rosters for Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.
Monday’s game marks the 62nd Big 33 Classic. It began in 1958 and through the years, Pennsylvania all-stars have squared-off against all-star teams from Maryland, Ohio and Texas. On other occasions, Pennsylvania has faced an all-USA squad.
???? A very special shout out to our active military and veterans on this Memorial Day! ???? We celebrate you and value the sacrifices you make for us. We hope to see you at the game –– kickoff is at 2:00 pm. Vets & active military are free. https://t.co/bDrntILZc7 for info. pic.twitter.com/Izx5vtvRx6
— PSFCA BIG33 Football Classic (@psfcabig33) May 27, 2019
On this Memorial Day, we are kicking it off at Big 33 with our Marine “MURPH” Competition! We have a full day of Veterans & Military Appreciation so come out to join us at Landis Field all day! ????? #Big33 Happy #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/R3W8yq9hwa
— PSFCA BIG33 Football Classic (@psfcabig33) May 27, 2019
The streak started when Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Herb Adderley played for the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I. Adderley was a Big 33’er from Northeast High School in Philadelphia. Adderley was a great three-sport athlete in high school, having been named All-City in football, baseball and basketball.
Maryland won last year’s contest 9-6, which snapped a three-game Pennsylvania win streak.
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Below are links to the rosters for this year’s game. Who knows which player or players will help extend the Super Bowl streak in the future.
Pennsylvania Big 33 Roster
Maryland Big 33 Roster
Kickoff is set for 2 o’clock Eastern Time.
