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Tag Archives: Lanphier High School
Mayor John ‘Buddy’ Kapp
John “Buddy” Kapp (1888-1978) served four terms as Springfield mayor, from 1931 to 1947, the longest mayoral tenure in city history. One of his secrets? Kapp never forgot a name, State Journal-Register reporter Mike Kienzler wrote in a profile of … Continue reading
Robin Roberts
Springfield native Robin Roberts (1926-2010)was the best pitcher in major league baseball from 1950 to 1955, winning 20 games for the Philadelphia Phillies for six consecutive seasons. Following his active career, he played a major role in the hiring of … Continue reading
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