High School Beat: Eye of the Tiger
Fort Hamilton rebounds from dismal season with strong 2-0 start
They were once the standard by which other budding Public School Athletic League programs were measured.
The Fort Hamilton Tigers captured three city championships in six years under two head coaches, including the first-ever title game played at the new Yankee Stadium under then first-year coach Daniel Perez, a former defensive assistant for legendary program founder Vincent Laino.
The Tigers produced several Division I players during their historic run, and even sent current Jets safety Jaiquan Jarrett to the NFL following a standout career at Temple University.