Redford Union High School: Celebrating Notable Alumni and Athletic Achievements

Redford Union High School (RUHS), a secondary school located in Redford, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, boasts a rich history and a legacy of accomplished alumni. From its first graduating class in 1925 to the present day, RUHS has fostered talent in various fields, including athletics, arts, and public service. This article highlights some of the school's notable alumni and significant athletic achievements, celebrating the contributions of those who have proudly worn the blue and gold. The Redford Union Panthers are members of the Western Wayne Athletic Conference.

A Legacy of Excellence: The Athletics Hall of Honor

Redford Union High School proudly honors its former student-athletes, coaches, and athletic department volunteers who excelled both on and off the field. To recognize these individuals, the school established the RU Athletics Hall of Honor. On the evening of October 19, 2019, the inaugural class was inducted with a dinner and ceremony, which was held in the historical Redford Union HS gymnasium. Also on this evening, we officially revealed the first completed phase of the RU Athletics Hall of Honor renovation. The school plans to make this an annual event, with a new group being inducted each year. The selection process acknowledges the many deserving former student-athletes, coaches, and volunteers. This does not mean that some are more deserving than others - it will take time and patience to catch up.

Notable Alumni

While a comprehensive list of all notable alumni would be extensive, here are a few examples of individuals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields:

Edward Biggs: A dedicated Federal Agent.
Tonya Mosley: Recognized for her achievements in her field.
Raymond D.: Another distinguished alumnus of Redford Union High School.
Edward H.: An alumnus who has made notable contributions.
George C.: Another accomplished graduate of Redford Union High School.
David M. Puckett: Holding B.A., M.A., and Ph. D. degrees.

Athletic Achievements and Notable Figures

Redford Union High School has a strong athletic tradition, with numerous athletes achieving success at the collegiate and professional levels.

Football

Ralph Clayton: An alumnus who played professional football.
Curtis Duncan: A former NFL player. His career stats are available on ESPN, and his profile can be found on Pro Football Archives.
Antoinette Harris: Received a college football scholarship.

Baseball

Rickey Clark: A former baseball player whose statistics are available on Baseball Reference.
Bill Fahey: Another baseball player with statistics recorded on Baseball Reference.
Bill Zepp: A baseball player with stats available on Baseball-Reference.com.
Mike Stefanski: Former baseball player.

Basketball

Dion Harris: Former Detroit Redford standout, 2003 Michigan Mr. Basketball and Mr.
Manny Harris: Another notable basketball alumnus.

Other Sports

The school has a history of Team Champions in Boys Golf, according to the MHSAA Sports archives.
Redford Union also has a history of Team Champions in Boys Track & Field, as noted in the MHSAA Sports archives.

Kraft Field and Bob Atkins Field

The football team played their home games at Kraft Field, located at nearby Hilbert Middle School, until 2023. On September 6, 2024, the first football game was played at the new Bob Atkins Field built at Redford Union.

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Redford High School (Detroit): A Separate Entity

It is important to note that Redford High School, which was a part of Detroit Public Schools, is a different institution from Redford Union High School. Redford High School opened in September 1921 and ceased operations in June 2007. Detroit's Cooley and Cody High School absorbed much of the attendance area from Redford; including Brightmoor and Grandmont. In June 2015, a Meijer store opened on the Redford site.

School Information and Contact

Redford Union High School is committed to providing accurate information about its alumni and achievements. However, some information may be incorrect. The school encourages alumni and faculty to share this page and provide updates through the contact form.

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