Nothing says Football at Radnor High School quite like the venerable association of Raider Football Alumni known to all as the "Has Beens". Collectively, the Radnor Has Beens form one-half of the historical link to the oldest annual High School Football rivalry in the country: Radnor v. Lower Merion.
Recently, The Has Beens announced their intention to establish the Radnor High School Football Hall of Fame and work with Radnor High School to develop an appropriate and meaningful display on campus. The first set of inductees are already recognized for their contribution to the storied sporting tradition of Radnor Football in the Radnor High School Hall of Fame. When you read their individual accomplishments, you'll see why the Has Beens are as excited as they are to be telling their stories again.
Ted earned high school All-American and All-State honors in football. Ted was also a State competitor in track and field, and letter winner in basketball. Ted played for the Philadelphia Eagles and scored the winning touchdown in the 1960 NFL Championship game.
Joe Iacone '59
Joe earned high school All-American honors in football, and went on to earn All-American status (3 times) while playing football for West Chester University. Joe was a sixth round draft choice of the Eagles. He also participated in track and basketball.
Jules Prevost '20 (Coach 1926-1958)
"Pre" graduated from RHS in 1920 and became an All-American football player at Penn State. He returned to coach at his alma mater in 1926, and in his first season led the football team to an undefeated season. He was Radnor's head football coach until 1953.
Emlen Tunnell '42
Emlen Tunnell graduated from RHS in 1942 and went on to play football at the University of Toledo and the University of Iowa. Emlen played for the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers. He was the first African-American to play for the Giants, the first to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the first to coach at the professional level. Emlen coached with the legendary Vince Lombardi at Green Bay.
Warren Lentz '30
As a Radnor student he played baseball and football. At the University of Pennsylvania, Warren was a running back on the 1933, 1934 and 1935 teams. At Radnor, he coached many fine players, such as Ted Dean and Joe Iacone. Warren's wins as a football coach are the most in Radnor's history. His record from 1953 to 1971 is 185 wins, 42 losses and three ties. From 1957 to 1962, his teams were undefeated with only one tie.
