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game played on Saturday, April 6, 1991 at the

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. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly recruited high school boys graduating in 1991. The game was the 14th annual version of the

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first played in 1978.

1991 game

The game was telecast live by

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. The rosters were full of talented forwards: the forward position was the most represented among the top ranked recruits of the 1991 class. Only

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and

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were still undecided about their college choice. 4 All-Americans of the West team had committed to Michigan and went on to be part of the so-called '' Fab Five'': Howard, King, Rose and Webber. Chris Webber also won the MVP award, along with

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. While Brunson showcased his all-around skills by recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, Webber was instrumental in the West comeback in the second half, and gave his team the victory with a

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with 6 seconds left on the game clock. Webber ended the game with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Other players who starred were

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(20 points/8 rebounds), James Forrest (22 and 10),

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(20 points) and

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(16).A LOOK BACK AT THE McDONALD'S ALL AMERICAN GAMES SUPERSTARS AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES FROM GAMES PAST
/ref> 1991 game and rosters at page 74. Of the 20 players, 15 went on to play at least 1 game in the

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East roster

1991 roster at pages 5-6.

West roster

Coaches

The East team was coached by: * Head Coach Ray Mullis of The Cardinal Gibbons School (

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) The West team was coached by: * Head Coach Frank LaPorte of St. Joseph Notre Dame High School (

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)

All-American Week

Contest winners

* The 1991 Slam Dunk contest was won by Jimmy King. * The 1991 3-point shoot-out was won by Sharone Wright.

References

External links

McDonald's All-American on the webMcDonald's All-American all-time rostersGame stats at Realgm.com
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