Rick Lawson’s Viola Lumberjack jersey from 1948 season.
Rick Lawson with Viola Lumberjacks coach, Leo Traister, at coach Traister’s 100th birthday last year.
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with 89 year old Rick Lawson from Viola Monday morning. He shared some memories from his high school football playing days. The 1948 Viola Lumberjacks were undefeated Corn Belt Conference champs, playing 6-man football. Mr. Lawson still has the jersey from that season.