The Pirates at one-half century

Bluffton High School's boys' varsity basketball team

Jay Besecker coached this Pirate basketball team 50 seasons ago.

Members of the Bluffton High School boys’ varsity basketball team from the 1972-73 season.

From left, Tim King, Nelson Smith, Dave Stratton, Mike Bucher, Paul Miller, George Brooks, Mark Phillips, Steve Miller, Denny Caskie, Rick Lones, Mike Falk and Jay Besecker, coach. The team sported a 9-10 overall record.