Permian High - 1970s
- 1979: Panthers go 8-2
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- 1979: Panthers go 8-2
As the 1970s drew to a close, the Panthers continued a streak of winning seasons during the entire decade - closing out the 19970s with an 8-2 season.
Around town, Odessa was growing. Medical Center Hospital planned for an... Full story
- 1978: Make way for Ratliff
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- 1978: Make way for Ratliff
The Permian Panthers enjoyed another good season with a final record of 13-1.
The Panthers, along with the Bronchos, also discovered they would have a new home with a Dec. 5 vote. Ector County voters approved a $21.6... Full story
- 1977: What a year
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- 1977: What a year
The Permian Panthers went 13-1 overall in 1977 led by quarterback Vic Vines.
With the booming economy came other big headlines that year. Two jail breaks a week apart captured big headlines in October. On Oct. 20 four... Full story
- 1976: Permian nabs winning season
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- 1976: Permian nabs winning season
The Permian Panthers went 8-2 in 1976 on the football field and 6-2 in district play.
In other local news, a late night fire on Jan. 14 decimated John Ireland Elementary School. The... Full story
- 1975: That's some kick
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- 1975: That's some kick
Permian High's Russell Wheatley kicked what was at the time the longest high school field goal in history, a 62-yarder against Longview that helped Permian to a 10-9 win in the state semifinals. Permian's... Full story
- 1974: Permian goes 8-2
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- 1974: Permian goes 8-2
The Permian High School Panthers continued to land winning seasons with an overall record of 8-2 in 1974.
Around Odessa, a lot was going on. In November, county residents narrowly defeated a $3.5 million bond... Full story
- 1973: Panthers still on a roll
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- 1973: Panthers still on a roll
Following a state championship is tough - but the Permian Panthers didn't let it get to them and booked a winning season in 1973 with an overall record of 10-2.
On Aug. 28, Odessans approved a 1 percent local sales... Full story
- 1972: MOJO takes state
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- 1972: MOJO takes state
The Permian High School Panthers defeated Baytown Sterling 37-7 to win its second state football championship to cap a perfect season.
In a 1999 Odessa American article, Joe Bob Bizzell, a three time... Full story
- 1971: Panthers continue to roar
- 1971: Panthers continue to roar
The Permian Panthers posted another good season in 1971 with a record 9-1 overall and 6-1 in district.
Around Odessa, things continued to move forward with UTPB funding: A bill authorizing $11... Full story
- 1970: Bizzell bursts onto field
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- 1970: Bizzell bursts onto field
Permian's big little warrior - a four time all-state workhorse was 5'6 and weighed 130 pounds. Joe Bob Bizzell would take the field and the state by storm.
In 1970, Bizzell would score 30 points and help set the... Full story
