FYI
Jean Sheperd co-wrote and narrated the movie. Although it was shot in Ohio, it is based on his childhood life in Hammond, Indiana. Hohman High was really Hammond High, which is one of Team 71's four high schools. Hohman Street is the main street through downtown Hammond. His younger brother Randy stayed in the area, moving to the adjancent town of Highland.
For more information about Jean
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Shepherd
'Mr. Bill" Beatty