St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1962-04-13

Coach Warmath and Mrs. Sanford
stephens, Sr., Sandys mother al
most stealing the show. All with
out exception stated they were
proud of Stephens accomplish
ments on the gridiron.
On behalf of the sponsoring
committee Gov. Andersen present
ed Sandy a plaque. Stephens rep
resents the states chief executive
said, "An example of what 1 be-
lieve the state should offer to
every individual within its bound
aries; success in whatever task
undertaken if prepared for the job
at hand"
Andersen said he hoped for the
day when every citizen, of every
creed and color has full opportuni-
ty for achievement in our state
without any restriction of oppor-
tunity.
Mayor Arthur Naftalin of Min
neapolis intimated that it was only
a few years ago when it would
have been impossible for student
of Stephens race to achieve the
fame and acknowledgement the
All-American quarterback enjoyed
during his career at Minnesota.
The honors and opportunity
awarded Stephens, Mayor Naftalin
said were a symbol of the growth
and development of the University
and the state OF Minnesota"
Mayor George Vavoulis Of st.
Paul pointed out Stephens was a
resident of st. Paul and told why
he had proclaimed April 10, Sandy
Stephens Day.
Mrs. Allie Mae Hampton presi-
dent Of the st. Paul branch Of the
NAACP presented Stephens moth
er who came here from her home
in Uniontown, Pa, to be present a
bouquet of beautiful red roses.
Mrs. Stephens thanked the people
of the state Of Minnesota for
adopting her son and treating him
so well.
Coach Murray Warmath gave a
moving account Of the highlights
Of Stephens career as he watched
it as a Gopher coach.
Warmth told the audience that
he had become extremely close to
Stephens as a coach and friend
and that he loved and respected
him greatly.
Outgoing football captain John
Mulvena was introduced and made
a few remarks as was as incoming
captain Dick Enga. Both stated
they admired Sandy's ability and
team play.
A. B. Cassius, co-chairman Of
the Sandy Stephens Day Commit
tee thanked all the citizens and
organizations who participated in
the honoring Of Stephens in any
way, with a special thanks to
James w. Slemmons for help he
pave the committed
Cassius presented gifts displayed
on the stage to Stephens. Some of
the gifts were a two piece set Of
Sansonite luggage, Polaroid
camera, a wrist watch, a radio
clock, a golf bag and cart, a en-
graved bill fold and a handsome
coat.
A purse, a portion Of which he
received Tuesday night, represent
ing the net proceeds Of the affair
will be presented to Stephens.
Robert Patterson, st. Paul union
official and civic leader, co-chair-
man Of the affair served as mas
ter of ceremonies. Mrs. Elmer l.
Andersen and Mrs. Arthur Malta
lin were other platform guests
which also included the full Mime
sofa football coaching staff and
several Of the players from the
1851 team and other candidates for
the 1852 varsity.
The two other members of the
Sandy Stephens committee who
were not on the platform, Raymond
Williams and Cecil Newman were
introduced.
Only two days before the affair
Stephens became a father. His wife
Frances Kay, gave birth to a baby
boy at st. Joseph's Hospital Sat-
urday. Both mother and Sanford
Stephens III are reported doing
fine"
Coffee and His Cups, a IL piece
orchestra provided music for the
dance following the program.