Greenwich High Apologizes for Football 'Hitler' Play

GREENWICH, CT—A Trumbull mom couldn't believe her ears when she heard that the Greenwich High School freshman football team uses a play called "Hitler."

The signal for the play is an index finger across the upper-lip, according to the Connecticut Post.

Mother Debbie Levison talked to Assistant Varsity Coach James Briggs and he confirmed that they use a play called Hitler.

Greenwich Schools Headmaster Chris Winters issued an apology to the community for the incident.

"As guided by GHS coaches, the term "Hitler" was used to designate the direction of a particular play. This practice has been stopped," Winters said.

High school administrators and the head varsity football coach have reached out to the Trumbull community, Trumbull High principal and a local temple to offer an apology.

The team and coaches met with a representative of the Anti Defamation League Friday to ensure the understanding that it was offensive.

"Through this message, I extend our apology on behalf of Greenwich High School, to the entire Greenwich and Trumbull communities and beyond for this admittedly offensive practice," Winters said.