Geneva College Athletics

Larry Bruno (1940-46) enjoyed one of the most decorated careers as a player and as a coach in Beaver County. Bruno was an All-American performer playing for the Golden Tornadoes football program for three years, heading off to war and returning to complete his playing days in 1946 when he was selected to the 1947 East-West Shrine All-Star game. Bruno went on to success as the Beaver Falls High School football coach for 20 years, including the undefeated, WPIAL championship season of 1960 led by quarterback Joe Namath.