Alexander/McKeever Field Dedication

Mount Carmel Recreation Center

October 15, 2011

Mount Carmel High School Alumni

&

City of Los Angeles

Department of Recreation and Parks

Welcome You to

Dedication Ceremonies for

Alexander / McKeever Field

at

Mount Carmel Recreation Center

Master of Ceremonies, Mark Mariscal, LADRP Superintendent Pacific

Region

Invocation by Father Augustus Carter, Former Principal Mt. Carmel

High School

Bernard Parks, Los Angeles City Councilmember Eighth District

Jon Kirk Mukri, General Manager LADRP

Richard Montielh, President Mount Carmel Alumni Foundation

John Young, Mount Carmel High School Class of 1967

Oscar Edwards, UCLA Football Alum

Kermit Alexander, Honoree

Vince Evans, USC Football Alum

Barry McKeever, for Mike McKeever, Honoree

Marlin McKeever, Jr. for Marlin McKeever, Honoree

Judith Cannavo McKeever for Marlin McKeever

KERMIT ALEXANDER

Kermit Joseph Alexander was born January 4, 1941 in New Iberia, Louisi-

ana, to parents Ebora and Kermit Alexander, Sr. The Alexander family

moved to California in 1945 and settled in the Watts Community. His fam-

ily resided in the Jordan Downs public housing apartments where he soon

became one of the top athletes in the city. Kermit’s athletic career path be-

gan playing CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) sports at St. Malachy

Grammar School. He credits Principal Fr. Coombs, who also served as the

athletic coach, for providing confidence, guidance, and directions to Mt.

Carmel High. Kermit entered Carmel with aspirations of playing on the Cru-

sader Basketball Team. After a disappointing freshman football season, he

decided to concentrate on Track and Basketball. Fortunately, Coach Jim

“Red’ Williams talked the sophomore into trying football again. As a result

of Coach William’s confidence, Kermit led the Crusader Football Team to

three Catholic League Championships and two C.I.F. (California Interscho-

lastic Federation) Quarter-Finals appearances. He was a 3-time All Catholic

League Selection, 2-Time All CIF Selection, and 2-Time Catholic League

Most Valuable Player. During his Carmel Career, the Crusaders were 2-1 against the dreaded Cubs of Loyola

High School. His most memorable game was a one point lost to 3-touchdown underdogs Pius X, in which he

missed the final extra point. Kermit and the Crusaders learned from the setback and proceeded to “blitz” the

Catholic League opponents for the remaining season.

After graduating from Mount Carmel High School, Kermit accepted a football scholarship to attend UCLA. Alex-

ander played halfback for the Bruins in 1960, 61, and 62. The former Crusader earned All-American honors

in1962. Also, he was a two-time team MVP and All-Around Excellence Award winner. He was the Bruin team

leader in pass receiving and kickoff returns in ’61 and ’62, and rushing leader in 1963. In addition, he was one of

the team’s top defensive players. Kermit was a first-round selection in the 1963 NFL draft by San Francisco, as

well as the first-round selection of the Denver Broncos of the AFL. He enjoyed a long NFL career from 1963-76

with San Francisco, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. In1968 he was selected to play in the Pro Bowl after a season

in which he had a career high nine interceptions.

Kermit has three adult children, Courtney Alexander Shreve, Kelton Alexander, and Candice Alexander Hanna.

Kermit resides in Riverside with his wife Tami and their five children, Clifton, Jameson, Manoucheka, Semfia,

Zachary, and granddaughter Cyauna.

For more on the story of Alexander’s life see the ESPN special at espn.go.com/?topld=5186001

MARLIN McKEEVER

At Mt. Carmel High School (1953-1957), Marlin made Honor Roll all four

years and California Scholastic Federation junior and senior years. He played

football, basketball, baseball, and was a shot putter and discus thrower. In 1957,

Marlin was chosen as the Los Angeles Examiner Scholastic Association Athlete

of the Year, All American Lineman of the Year, and made the All Catholic

League. In 1957, he and Mike were named Crusader Athletes of the Year and

Most Valuable Players. At U.S.C., he was a 2-time All-American end (1959-60)

and 3-year letterman(1958-60) in football, a 1960 Academic All-American and

lettered twice in track (1959-60). The McKeever’s were the first twins in his-

tory to be named All-Americans. Marlin graduated with a business degree in

1961.

Marlin played 13 years in the NFL (1961-74), then entered the business and

insurance industries. The McKeever twins were named to the Los Angeles Me-

morial Coliseum University of Southern California’s Golden Anniversary All-

Time Football Team, chosen by the Southern California Chapter of the Football

Writer’s Association. Their names are memorialized on a bronze plaque atthe Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

reflecting this honor.

Marlin was inducted into the U.S.C. Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. He was inducted into the Mt. Carmel Hall of

Fame in 2007 and he and Mike were deemed “Legacies of Carmel” at the Crespi Carmelite Hall of Fame ceremony

in 2008.

Born January 1, 1940; died October 27, 2006. He is survived by his wife Judy, his four children (Marlin, Jr., Kel-

lee, David and Michelle) and six grandchildren.

MIKE McKEEVER

At Mt. Carmel High School (1953-1957), Mike made Honor Roll all four years

and California Scholastic Federation junior and senior years. He played football,

basketball, baseball, and was a shot putter and discus thrower. In 1957, Mike was

named C.I.F. player of the Year, made the All C.I.F. League, was chosen as an

All American, and he and Marlin were named Crusader Athletes of the Year and

Most Valuable Players. At U.S.C., Mike won 1959 All-American honors as a

guard, was a 3-year letterman (1958-60) and captained the 1960 squad, but was

forced to give up football after a head injury in 1960. He was also a 2-

timeAcademic All-American (1959-60) and lettered twice in track(1959-60).

Mike and Marlin were the first twins ever to receive All-American honors. Mike

graduated from the U.S.C. with a business degree in1961.

The McKeever twins were named to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Uni-

versity of Southern California’s Golden Anniversary All-Time Football Team,

chosenby the Southern California Chapter of the Football Writer’s Association.

Their names are memorialized on a bronze plaque at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum reflecting this honor.

Mike is a member of the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame, Class of1987. He was inducted into

the USC Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. Marlin and Mike McKeever were inducted into the Mt. Carmel Hall of

Fame in 2007and were deemed “Legacies of Carmel” at the Crespi Carmelite Hall of Fame ceremony in 2008.

Born January 1, 1940; died August 24, 1967. Survived by his three children (Teri, Mac and Barry) and eight

grandchildren.

Congratulations!Congratulations!

Kermit

Marlin

&

Mike

and

Thank You!Thank You! for paving the road for

others to realize their

dreams

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF

THE ALEXANDER FAMILY

Ebora Bonds Alexander

Dietra Louise Alexander

Damon Andre’ (Butler) Bonner

Damani Osei Garner-Alexander

In 1976, Mount Carmel High School – one of the more recognized college

preparatory academies in the Los Angeles corridor – graduated its last class…

ending a nearly half century era of outstanding scholarship, athletic prominence,

and social responsibility. A few years thereafter, the school buildings were

destroyed by fire, leaving an empty lot of faded memories which were eventually

frozen in time through the dedication and reopening of the school site as a

neighborhood park honoring the contributions of the Carmelite Community and

the products of its education. Although the structure was gone, the spirit of

Mount Carmel High School endured and will perpetually endure through the

youngsters utilizing Alexander/McKeever Field.

Mount Carmel High School History

CONGRATULATIONS!CONGRATULATIONS!CONGRATULATIONS!

to my Bruin Brother Kermit Alexanderto my Bruin Brother Kermit Alexanderto my Bruin Brother Kermit Alexander

And Sincere Thanks to

The City of Los Angeles

Department of Recreation and Parks

for providing recreational

opportunities for me and thousands

of inner city children throughout

Los Angeles

Brian Price UCLA & Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Herrera Family

is proud to support

The Dedication of Alexander / McKeever Field

at the Mount Carmel Recreation Center

former site of the powerhouse

Mount Carmel High School

All for one and one for all and all for Mount Carmel !

Frank Herrera, MCHS 1960 Christina Herrera, St. Joseph HS Frank J. Herrera, St. John Bosco HS Anthony Herrera, St. John Bosco HS Alfred Herrera, MCHS 1964 Alfred Herrera, Servite HS

George Herrera, Servite HS Christopher Herrera, MCHS 1966 Rachel Herrera, Rosary HS Brent Herrera, Servite HS Jennifer Herrera, Rosary HS Ruth Meade Herrera, St. Matthias HS 1969 Maria Gonzales, Rosary HS

Arthur Herrera, MCHS 1973 Amanda Herrera, Rosary HS Susana Herrera, Our Lady of Loretto 1975

Rudy Herrera MCHS 1976 Nickolas Herrera, Servite HS Noelle Herrera, Rosary HS Michael Herrera, MCHS 1976, St. John Bosco 1978 Alexandra Herrera, Oak Middle

School Mark Herrera, St. John Bosco 1982 Ashley Herrera, Kennedy HS Kelsey Herrera, Rosary HS Matthew Herrera, St. John Bosco HS

At Mt. Carmel, I learned the value of muscle tone

and brain tone, both – the Greek-Roman

ideal. Learning discipline on and off this field

made me better able to appreciate the need for

same in the classroom, where I became a rigorous

student.

Thanks to the best teachers in any LA high school

at the time (like Fr. Eugene McCallen and alum

John Wilhelm), and the best coaches (alums Jerry

Hennessey and John Smith, e.g.), I also got to

grow strong and resolute in purpose. I still quote

these guys, for they helped me overcome shyness

and become a leader (voted most inspirational

player on the ’66 varsity football team), with

honesty and compassion. Later life was more

enjoyable and a lot easier, after lessons from

these guys as my early teachers.

Many thanks, Chuck Hurd. CHUCK HURD, Esq.

Mediator, Arbitrator

1180 Lunaai Street

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Congratulations

My Crusader Brothers Kermit, Marlin & Mike

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On behalf of the Class of 1965, we voice our gratitude for

an outstanding education within an exceptional environment.

Jay & Esterlyn Williams, MCHS '65 Parents

Greg & Eleana Williams

The Mt. Carmel class of 1963 has proven its worth by their participation in, and backing of, all that

Mt. Carmel High School had undertaken and what it stood for in years past. They benefited and reaped

praise for Mt. Carmel by their endeavors in the classroom

and on this field, which is being dedicated and honored

this 15th day of October, 2011.

The Mt. Carmel tradition will forever remain with us.

“Crusader Sons Are We”

Gilbert Aguinaga

Edward Aguirre

Carl Barber

Stephan Bradasich

Joseph Condon

Joseph Faherty

Michael Halleck

Charles Hurd

James Kisiah

Patrick Murphy

George Guzman, Student Body President

The above individuals have generously donated to this tribute on behalf of the entire MC class

of 1963. It was a long time coming recognition of not only Kermit Alexander and Mike &

Marlin McKeever, but to all those athletes that step foot on this field.

Congratulations!!!

Alexander-McKeever

Families

Neighborhood Youth Achievers

Michael Wainwright

Executive Director

10221 Compton Ave Suite 103, Los Angeles, CA 90002

(323) 569-6962· nyachievers.org · wainwrightmichael@yahoo.com

We Are Proud Of You

Alexander-McKeever

Families

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In Honor of Ed Mabry, Class of 1958, and all the Great Football Players of the Dream Years,

1955-1958

Mabry blasts through Santa Maria defense for T. D.

Don Mabry, Class of 1956

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on their success at Mt. Carmel

High School and in each of their

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