Giants John Mistler rolls into end zone after catching Scott Brunner's pass to score New York's second touchdown in first period of the wild card playoff game against the Eagles, Dec. 27, 1981, Philadelphia, Pa. Unidentified Eagle defender's tackle was too late to prevent the 10-yard scoring play. (AP Photo)
AP PhotoSo here’s the question: Which of Tucson’s sports records have the most staying power? Here’s my list of the Top 10, in no particular order:
On Nov. 14, 1975, Sahuaro High junior receiver John Mistler caught 21 passes (for 292 yards) in a victory over Sabino. What made the record so astonishing is that Mistler, who would go on to be an All-Pac-10 receiver at ASU and a four-year NFL player, caught 21 of the 23 passes the Cougars completed that night.
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Tucson's 10 most unbreakable sports records don't include Foles and Ka'Deem marks.
Giants John Mistler rolls into end zone after catching Scott Brunner's pass to score New York's second touchdown in first period of the wild card playoff game against the Eagles, Dec. 27, 1981, Philadelphia, Pa. Unidentified Eagle defender's tackle was too late to prevent the 10-yard scoring play. (AP Photo)
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