John L. Gaffney - Class of 2004

(Manistique/Houghton)

A 12-year career as Houghton High School's boys basketball coach was highlighted by a Class C state championship in 1954-55 as the Gremlins were In the midst of a 42-game winning streak.   Houghton won four conference titles, nine district crowns and three regional titles under the direction of the Manistique native.  Among Houghton's victims in the title year were Mass City, which won the Class D state title.  He died in 1986.