[HappyGilmore]

Belfry - This is a bit controversial because older Pirate fans even have trouble determing who is better of these two I am going to mention.

The two are Doug Howard & Rick Kestner (I think that is his last name). Most everyone on here knows about Doug so I'm not going to elaborate on him, but Mr. Kestner is the only former Pirate I know of to play in the NFL. Some say James Ramey did too, but I've never heard it verified. Most of the old school Pirate fans say that Mr. Kestner was truly a man among boys during his high school playing days and even in college. He had a very successful career in the NFL and is one of the all-time mountain greats.

Doug Howard had, without a doubt, the most prolific statistical career of any former Pirate. Career rushing leader, career TD leader, career points leader, State Finals rushing yards record-holder, arguably the best ILB @ Belfry, and the best player on the Pirates only two Championship teams.

If you judge only high school I'd say the edge goes to Doug, but Rick Kestner has had the most overall success of any former Pirate. In Doug's defense he is still in high school.

I for one have no problem calling this a wash.