Several St. Louis Football Cardinals alumni attended their annual Christmas Party at Wentes Restaurant in Chesterfield, Missouri on December 16.
The alumni congratulated Willard Harrell on his upcoming induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, and many shared memories of Ernie McMillan, Pat Fischer and Charley Johnson, who recently passed away.
Among those in attendance were Hall of Famer Jackie Smith, Johnny Roland, Bob Rowe, Willard Harrell, Joe Bostic, Jim Otis, Irv Goode, Ron Yankowski, Jerry Holloway, Tim Kearney, Larry Wilson Jr., and former Big Red cheerleader Melodee Hinkle.
Also, former Oakland Raider and Mizzou great Gus Otto, Kris Arneson, and many friends of the Big Red Alumni. Special thanks to Vicky James of Lafayette Industries and others who made donations to this annual party.
Johnny Roland, Jackie Smith, and Tim Kearney 
Jim Otis and Johnny Roland 
Willard Harrell and Joe Bostic 
Bob Rowe 
Jackie Smith, Randy Blunt, Kris Arneson, Irv Goode, Melodee Hinkle, Bob Rowe and Gus Otto 
Irv Goode and Rocky Reitmeyer 
Bob Underwood and Jim Otis 
Jackie Smith, Tim Kearney, Bob Underwood and Mike Wood 
Larry Wilson Jr., Johnny Roland, Jackie Smith 
Mike Wood, Jim Otis, Ron Yankowski, Tim Kearney 
Ron Yankowski, Joe Bostic 
Jim Otis, Tim Kearney, Joe Bostic 
Bob Rowe, Ron Yankowski, Rocky Reitmeyer, Jerry Holloway 
Johnny Roland 
Tim Kearney and Bob Underwood 
Jerry Holloway, Gus Otto, Larry Wilson Jr. 
Bob Underwood, Wes Edwards, Barry Roufa 
Jim Otis, Joe Bostic 
Bob Underwood, Mike Wood 
Rocky Reitmeyer and Jerry Holloway 
Barry Roufa, Jackie Smith, and Johnny Roland
THE BIG RED ZONE 
good to see all these guys having fun together
🏈🏈🏈🏈👍😀👏
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Looks like it was a very special day. Merry Christmas to everyone and God bless.
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What a special gathering! Thanks for sharing these terrific photos, Bob.
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So good to see Joe Bostic He and his parents were good friends and landlords when I rented from them during the early 80’s. God Bless!
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