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We looked up at them because they’re so big now.” “The university, we met the players, they treated us with great respect. “This has been one of the best experiences of my life,” said Perkins. Earlier Saturday they met with head coach Nick Charlton and members of the team and took a tour of the facilities. Perkins, who is from Orrington, said the university has been extremely good to members of the team.

These kids, they had a very close bond and over these years, these good many years, the bond is still there.” “You look at the success they’ve had in life and that sums it all up,” said Abbott. He said its success on the field has been eclipsed by the players’ success in life. Walter Abbott, 82, was an assistant coach on that 1965 team. You call each other the same names you used back then. “And getting together for this short period of time, it’s like you’ve never skipped a day. “I’m just very proud of that team,” he said. He said getting together with his former teammates was an experience he and his family will never forget. Maine was led by quarterback Dick DeVarney, who was injured in the Tangerine Bowl, and linebacker John Huard, who would play for the Denver Broncos and later become a highly successful coach.ĭennis Carey, 72 and originally from Rumford, was a receiver on the team. Perkins, 75, said the offensive line featured four Mainers. I feel fortunate, just blessed, to have been part of that team.” “We turned Maine on its ear, we turned the Eastern Seaboard on its ear because we did some of the special things.