Coupeville Sports

   The 1952-53 CHS boys basketball squad, which made Langley cry a school-record four times in one season. (Photos courtesy Brad Sherman)

There is no Coupeville without the Sherman family.

They have carved out an enduring legacy over the decades, as farmers, community leaders and athletes.

Today, we take a moment to welcome one of their best and brightest, to our little Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Fame.

Of course, with or without my acknowledgement, Roger Sherman’s lifetime of achievement can more than stand on its own.

But, for what it’s worth, I’m very happy to reach back in time to the early ’50s and shine a spotlight on a four-sport star who will forever tower large in Wolf lore.

After this, you’ll find him camped out at the top of the blog, under the Legends tab, where he becomes the fifth Sherman inducted, joining Brad, Haley, Marilyn and Mary.

Name a sport and Roger was front and center for Coupeville until his graduation in 1953.

He played basketball, tennis and baseball all four years, while also starring on the gridiron as a sophomore and junior.

In a bit of a departure from norm, instead of me rambling on, we’re going to take advantage of the enterprising work of Brad Sherman and showcase Roger’s senior year through the use of glossy pics from the 1953 CHS annual.

So hop in the time machine and return with us to the days when a legend was born.

Roger Sherman, matinee idol and well-rounded scholar athlete.

Sherman and fellow Hall o’ Famer Tom Sahli top the stat sheet.

   Sherman (5) played for a young coach, Mert Waller (far right, back) just starting his own Hall o’ Fame career.

What a racket.

Diamond dandies.

Gridiron giants.

Caught in the spotlight.