Hollywood Hills High School – 1973 State 4A Championship Football Team On the heels of the turbulent civil rights movement in the 60s, a diverse group of young men from all walks of life came together and made history. They attended Attucks, Olsen and McNichol middle schools prior to enrolling in Hollywood Hills High School, a relatively new school led by principal, Bill Brennan, an ex-FBI agent with high standards and a remarkable understanding of how to foster success for his students. As the team entered its freshman year, they merged geographically, culturally and religiously. These remarkable students overcame the racial divide and used sports to unite to overcome any challenges. Led by legendary Broward County football coach, Dick Saltrick, the team finished undefeated and beating Jacksonville Raines to win Broward County’s first state championship in football. What was more impressive was the average scoring differential. In the 13 games (10 regular season and three playoff games) the Spartans outscored their opponents an average of 34 to 7. The Spartans also ended Dade County’s dominance over Broward County teams by beating South Miami 48-7, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished in more than 60 years. Additionally, as a group they were 38-1 in their four years at Hollywood Hills. Their teams were undefeated in their freshman and sophomore years, with their only loss coming from Merritt Island in the playoffs of the 11-1 season in 1972. Support from the Hollywood Hills High administration, caring parents and backing from the student body, band, cheerleaders and drill teams helped make this “once in a lifetime” achievement a reality.