This Week in Galesburg History (Aug 17, 2026)

 

“This Week in Galesburg History,” there was a wedding in the sky, Bradley player banned for life, and the Kleine’s gave $1.5 million to OSF. 

This is a look back at the history of Galesburg (and the world). What was going on 100 years ago, 75 years ago, 50 years ago, 25 years ago, and 10 years ago this week? 

“This Week in Galesburg History” appears each Monday on WGIL website and Massey Basketball Blog. 

Coaches’ Corner- Managing Shot Clock at End of Quarters

Normally, the major decision at the end of quarters with the shot clock is whether a coach wants to go 2 for 1 possessions. In the NBA with the 24 second shot clock. If a team gets the ball with 40 seconds to go in the quarter, does a team want to shoot by 30 seconds to go, so they can get a second possession. 

In high school with a 35 second shot clock, it could still be possible. If a team gets the ball with 55 seconds left in a quarter, they would want to shoot by 45 seconds to get the second possession. 

But there is another end of quarter strategy coaches are more likely to want to use. 

1970 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

1994 Galesburg Legion Baseball Program

The following is a program from the collection of Jim & June O’Brien.

The 1994 Legion Baseball Team

Head Coach- Mike Sturgeon

Ass’t Coaches- Mike White, Joe Steck, Ed Leahy, Sean Kane

Players- Brad Davis, Jeremy Dickerson, Chris Garbarini, Shawn Hickey, Jeremy Howard, Kent Jones, Scott Lewis, John Lindstrom, Brian Long, Craig McLaren, Kevin Murphy, Andy Nemeth, Pat Parrish, Jason Reid, Shad Steck, Kevin Vest, Dylan Voyles, Mick White.

GHS Class of 1965 Graduation

These are items from the collection of June (Plym) O’Brien. She kept the programs from the ‘65 baccalaurreate ceremony, ‘65 GHS graduation ceremony, and exchanged class pictures of some of her best friends. 

1977 Illinois Boys Basketball Class A State Tourney

State Champions- Madison

Massey Quiz #58- Famous People From Illinois

This week’s quiz is looking at famous people from Illinois. I will give you a famous person, and you need to say what Illinois city they are from. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Barb (Knapp) Lindquist 1976

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Barb (Knapp) Lindquist from the Galesburg HS Class of 1976.

29 Tips for Coaches & Players

This is a collection of posts from Twitter and Facebook designed to help coaches and players as they strive to reach their goals. 

Galesburg Little League- Nothing Little About It

There was nothing “little” about Galesburg Little League back in the old days. The program that was geared to 9-12 year olds was at the center of summer life in Galesburg for many decades. 

2000- Steve Tucker Looks at First 100 Years of IHSA Girls Basketball

In the 2000 IHSA State Girls Basketball Tourney Program, Steve Tucker looked at the history of girls basketball in Illinois from 1900-2000. Tucker was the legendary writer for the Chicago Sun-Times. 

Tucker looks back at attempts to organize girls basketball in the early 1900’s. After the start of the IHSA Girls State Tourneys, Tucker looks at the best players, teams, and coaches. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Debbie DeGraff 1976

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Debbie DeGraff from the GHS Class of 1976. 

This Week in Galesburg History (August 10, 2026)

 

“This Week in Galesburg History,” Jimmy Isaacson and Michael Phelps kept on winning, and Martie’s Supper Club was having great food and great music. 

This is a look back at the history of Galesburg (and the world). What was going on 100 years ago, 75 years ago, 50 years ago, 25 years ago, and 10 years ago this week? 

“This Week in Galesburg History” appears each Monday at WGIL website and Massey Basketball Blog. 

1969 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

State Champions- Proviso East

1966 Silver Streaks- Tom Wilson’s Scrapbook

This is a collection from Tom Wilson’s scrapbook. These are items on the 1966 basketball team, cheerleaders, and Polly Gamble.