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New book unveils first Putnam County squad dating back to 1921
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Members of the 1921 Mellon School football team, the first in Putnam County history, pose for a photo. (Submitted / From The Book, “James Ross Mellon and Palatka’s Legendary Mellon High School: 1921-62”)
It was a new school – Mellon School, aka Putnam High School, opening its doors on Sept. 5, 1921 – and the principal thought a football team would be a great way to engender school spirit.
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