The Delray Rocks Football Team was brought into existence in 1967 by our then Athletic Director, William "Bill" Smith. Bill recognized the need for a Youth Program.

Mr. Smith was a member of the airborne during his military career. He remembered the 503rd Airborne for their brave efforts during the retaking of the Island of Corregidor from the Japanese. At a loss of three-fourths of their men, the Squadron still managed to take back the Island of Corregidor. For their fight to the end fortitude, the squadron earned the nickname "The Rocks".
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