One Shot at Forever (18 page)

Mark Miller (left) and John Heneberry (right) showing off a fishing haul the day after the 1970 disqualification.

Courtesy of John Heneberry

Diane Tomlinson (left) and John Heneberry (right) before senior prom.

Courtesy of John Heneberry

Barb Jesse, the team's unlikely scorekeeper.

Bob Strongman/
Herald & Review

Sweet on the bench during the 1971 season.

Ken Kiley/
Peoria Journal Star

Sweet counseling Dean Otta, May 1971.

Herb Slodounik/
Herald & Review

The 1971 State tournament program.

Courtesy of Lynn Sweet

Shartzer at the plate during the state tournament.

Bob Strongman/
Herald & Review

Macon High students getting ready to leave for Peoria on June 4, 1971.

Courtesy of Dale Otta

Cliff Brown with the Macon flag at the Lane Tech game.

Bob Strongman/
Herald & Review

The Lane Tech superfan and the drum he brought all the way from Chicago.

Bob Strongman/
Herald & Review

The Ironmen and fans after a big win.

Bob Strongman/
Herald & Review

Dean Otta (foreground, left) and Heneberry (right) during the trophy presentation.

Courtesy of Dale Otta

The Ironmen honored at Macon Speedway. Top row (left to right): Shartzer, Dale Otta, Arnold, Snitker, Heneberry, Glan, Buddy Morrison. Bottom row (left to right): Dean Otta, Jerry Camp, Greg Boggs, Stan Evans.

Courtesy of Dale Otta, from Gene Sowers/Speedway Photo