1980 PA Jefferson vs Odessa Permian Second Half

[@wchisum100]

Jerry Hix is a customer of mine, how cool is it to watch this video! I was only 6 years old in 1980.

[@keithreed1926]

I love those years I was a 2nd string wide receiver still have have my letter jacket go mojo!!!!!

[@hambone2335]

This game was the first time I was in this stadium. I was surprised how cold it was in the stadium. I thought it is fully enclosed except for the roof so it won’t be that cold inside. I was cod soaked by the end of the game. Traveling home was a endless line of cars with MOJO painted on them headed back to Odessa.

[@pittsman5]

I played trombone for TJ on this cold winter day in 1980. The wind was howling through Texas Stadium that day. Everone's hands were frozen. You can't appreciate that just watching the video. TJ had the game wrapped up by the end of the third, but mojo came back strong. You could feel the change of momentum like a cloud coming over. We just couldn't shake that feeling off that despite such a wonderful season, it was destiny for Permian to win. Still proud of the Maroon and Gold. GO TJ!

[@Agslions]

RIP, Kent Sager. I still get chills watching your last TD run in this game.

[@jeremyledbetter8022]

I was born and raised in PA as a kid. I remember going to the high school football games back then. It was a huge deal. Great teams for Port Arthur and Permian back then. Fundamental football then

[@kirkkw]

I also as at the game and graduated from UTPB five months later.

[@keithreed1926]

I miss playing for mojo back then when won state

[@the1basser]

The QB for PAJ went on to coach Southlake Carroll to 4 5a State championships.

[@Agslions]

55:12 - RIP, Kent Sager!

[@ericpaul7628]

Texas high School football was epic

[@bradsmith5953]

paj's downfall was coming out for 2nd half

[@chrisnnh]

Permian class of ‘65 …. I always felt if you were playing for a West Texas team the referees weren’t interested in calling a fair game.

[@sportsbanter3885]

Getcha one these!!!

[@goten1214]

@Corydbrewer32 Me? I didn't play for Permian, nor in 1980. I was born in 1986 haha I received this film from Jerry Hix.

[@michaelodonnell9755]

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[@HistoryHighwithLisaMarrie]

I was at this game too, it was my first year of high school and I was a Hussar at TJ. This was a heartbreaking game and saying it was cold was an understatement.

[@clintturner4995]

+thelmarrie That's awesome. Do you remember Leo and Willie's on Gulfway?

[@HistoryHighwithLisaMarrie]

clint turner Yes I do!

[@clintturner4995]

+thelmarrie Monceaux's on Gulfway was great also. Delicious steak-fingers.

[@HistoryHighwithLisaMarrie]

Ahhh Monceaux's! I suddenly had a flavor flash back LOL.

[@clintturner4995]

Monceaux's reopened in the Groves. My father owned Gibson's pharmacy on Gulfway for many years. He made many trips to Monceaux's after work.

[@monsterhunter5403]

What's with the Permian qb wearing 20? Some kind of tradition?

[@crom5423]

Seanzilla 62 they are deep in that jersey thing. 20 0r 25 for qb's

[@32purplefrog]

Seanzilla 62 Permian QBs were considered running backs. So most QBs wore 20, 25, 22. Part of the play calling system. I played at Permian from ‘87-‘90.

[@monsterhunter5403]

Got it. Thanks.

[@crgray1979]

Plus the QB has a bar in the middle of his facemask

[@chrisrivas8254]

Thomas Jefferson and Odessa Permian was a very good game Thomas Jefferson had a better team should have won that game but made too many mistakes the yellow jackets of Thomas Jefferson # 1

[@1LOCKNLOAD]

#2

[@danielcarrizales3499]

Not bad for a racist segregated school. Interesting to say the least

[@1LOCKNLOAD]

You're an idiot.

[@templar1060]

Shut up

[@ryanmccarthy8625]

In order to become a powerhouse again, Odessa Permian needs a better coaching staff and fresh talent on their roster.