Paul Dufault '85, Football
O'Brien was recognized "For his Drive, Determination, Unselfishness and Tireless Efforts in Making Connecticut High School Football Stronger and Successful". Ernest Pederson '30, Men's Skiing
Paul Toolin '28, Spring Track, Men's Skiing
- University of New Hampshire football coaching legend Bill Bowes was named to the 2016 College Football Hall of Fame Class by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame on Friday. Once the offense got familiar with their defense, we were able to do what we wanted to do.. Casinelli was named Connecticuts defensive MVP. 07/10/15 - In MemoriamLionel J. The Official Recognition Award will be presented to Michael Moran a 22 year official who has officiated 5 CIAC playoff or championship games. Alan Kidder '64, Football
Karen Wenmark Ciccotelli '89, Women's Track, Clarence "Chief" Boston, Football Coach
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Sandi Costigan '86, Field Hockey
Jenny Thompson, Dover , 1991 Although born in Massachusetts, Thompson spent her teenage years in Dover and burst on to the international swimming stage when she finished third in the 100 meters at the Pan-American Games in 1987. The New Haven County Chapter lost a long time friend and member on June 29, 2019 with the passing of Alphonse 'Al' Ruocco. Average Retirement Savings By Age: Are You Normal? NVance Upham 1 run (Joe Zoppi kick), Fourth quarter
The National Football Museum Hall Of Fame aims to celebrate and highlight the achievements of those who have made an outstanding contribution to football. John DuRie '38, Football, Lacrosse, Basketball
Leslie Hubbard '27, Football, Boxing, Track
CONNECTICUT DOWNS RHODY 28-7 IN NEW GOVERNORS CUP. We wanted to post these pictures to go with a previous post which includes pictures with their parents and coaches. James Mack '00PhD - CEPS. FALL MEETINGS OFFERS GREAT SPEAKERS AND GREAT FOOD. A Wildcat alum, Santos was a record-setting Wildcat quarterback from 2004-07 and was inducted into the UNH Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016. Five distinguished alumni will be inducted into the LSHS Hall of Fame on April 9 at Lee's Summit High School. Best wishes in your future activities. Douglas MacGregor '62, Men's Track
McDonnell, a standout defensive back for the Wildcats from 1975-78, served eight seasons as an assistant coach at UNH, including five years as offensive coordinator. Edward Blood '34, Skiing
They included Casinelli of Shelton and Terzi from Shehan along with Mekhi Geter of West Haven, Andrew Paulus of Law and Frank Paine of Notre Dame. Casey Thomas '08 -COLA. At the October meeting coach Tony Sagnella of North Haven spoke about his experience as a member of the 1987 Washington Redskins during the strike year where he was one of the replacement players that went 3-0 before the NFL players returned and won the Super Bowl. An announcement regarding the next head coach of the program is expected in the coming days. In addition a photo is taken of each young man, his parents and coach for a press release to their area newspaper. Shawna Davidson '92, Women's Ice Hockey
Ed Styrna '48, Men's Track
Thomas, a first-ballot Hall of Famer, spent his entire 11-year career with the Cleveland Browns from 2007 to 2017. Theres a lot to it. The LHS Hall of Fame was originally started by Mr. Edward Thibodeau in 1986. Michael Dix '93, Men's Swimming
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He ranks second all-time in wins at New Hampshire, only behind the College Football Hall of Fame inductee he once coached under, Bill Bowes. 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1982, 2022
Robert "Doc" Houston, Jr. 'H89, Faculty
Robert Funston '35, Men's Basketball
Other awards were presented and $7500 in scholarships were awarded. I think we all realized that and I think we all realized how important this is. The three former coaches have won a combined 583 football games between them. Kim Pirelli and Mark Lynch Caterers served another outstanding meal. Joyce Hiller '54, Women's Basketball, Tennis
3 on the league's all-time leaderboard. Hank Sanders '50, Baseball, Football
As a coach for the Cardinals, he was 11-19-2. Nicole Mullins '94, Gymnastics
Donald Perkins '47, Men's Ice Hockey
FIRST CHAPTER MEETING BRINGS OUT THE CROWD. Eric Feragne '74, Men's Basketball
In attendance were his wife Jeanette and their children, his parents, some former UNH players and long time friends and assistants Tony Mortali and Peter Rossomando . Bulkeleys Dayjion Washington broke a 7-7 tie with an 18-yard interception return touchdown to give Connecticut the lead for good in the second quarter. Arthur Hanson '38, Men's Basketball
John H. "Jack" Smith, for significant contributions to the lives of student-athletes
Earned second place in sports writing in the NCCMA state competition for my article, "Tough breaks end UNC men's soccer's season against New Hampshire" Dean's List Greats from both teams are going into the Hall this year. Mark Mowers '98, Ice Hockey
We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 2020 Scholar Athlete Award Dinner Cancelled, Chapter Award Of Merit Honorees Abbott Burrell and Scott Burrell, Distinguished American Award Recipients George DeLeone and Chris Palmer, Chapter Coach Of The Year Don Drust Cheshire High School, Arthur Hadden will receive the Official Recognigtion Award, 2019 Class S State Champions Sheehan Titans, Samuel Sachs with parents Greg and Lisa (L) and coach Craig Bruno, Garrett Cafaro with parents Laurence and Lisa (L) and coach Thomas Brockett, Aiden MacNeil with parents Patty and John (R) and coach John Limone, Jason Shumilla with parents Mark and Gina (L) and coach Don Drust who was selected Chapter Coach of the Year, Alex Case with parents Robert and Sharon and assistant coach, Isaiah McNeilly with parents Joshua and Michelle (L) and assistant coach Mike DeVito, Damian Caruso with parents Edward and Jennifer (L) and coach George French. " " Nice to meet you. his parents, some former UNH . Matt Flaherty '41, Football
Bruce Mather '50, Football
National Football Foundation Historical Video, Football Foundation 2014 Scholar Athlete Dinner Video, NFF Archie Manning Promotional Video 2019, NFF Promotional Video 2019 Campbell Trophy. Joseph Kazursa, Jr. '57, Baseball
Susan Herskovitz Feresheti '82, Women's Swimming
Three-Year Membership (includes NFF T-shirt & 2 NFF coffee mugs), $1,000 ? UNH is committed to achieving both. Marisa Didio '78, Women's Lacrosse/Staff
Jean Rilling, Field Hockey, Women's Lacrosse Coach
Two former chapter scholar athletes recently finished their playing careers at Yale. New Hampshire The 2021 University of . This past fall the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation held three meetings for members and guests in September, October and November. Richard Dewing '53, Football
Other player from the chapter included Elijah Felton (Platt), Kwane Taylor (Wilbur Cross), Tommy Donahue (Fairfield Prep), Peter Bencivengo (Xavier), Chris Chance (West Haven), Kyle McGillis (Xavier), Ryan Cartelli (Xavier), Jaryd Witkoski (Shelton), Rickqueal Warren (Wilbur Cross), Joshua Evans (Notre Dame) and Alex Kulasenski (Xavier). George Ford '54, Men's Basketball
The annual Connecticut High School Coaches Association All Star football game was played at Veterans Memorial Stadium in New Britain on Saturday June 30 at 2:00 pm between graduated seniors from Connecticut and Rhode Island. Steve Saviano '04, Men's Ice Hockey
An ESPN '30 for 30' production told the story that the replacement players didn't receive rings that year and it led to the Redskin organization finally recognizing them for their contribution to the team's success. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is committed to supporting non-profit organizations that share our mission of Honoring the Heroes of the Game, Preserving its History, Promoting its Values, and Celebrating Excellence Everywhere and our Values of Commitment, Integrity, Courage, Respect, and Excellence. Email: sportspr@uvm.edu. Guy Smith '72, Men's Ice Hockey
Carol Weston Mullins '91, Women's Ice Hockey, Track, Elizabeth Brickley '91, Field Hockey, Lacrosse
Pro Football Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker has described this year's enshrinement week as "Twice the fun in '21" and you know what, that kind of fits. Allen Lessels. Silas Dunklee '46, Cross Country Skiing
Enclosed is my check for $ made payable to The National Football Foundation. Sheldon Varney '50, Men's Spring Track, Men's Skiing, Anita Coswell '52, Field Hockey
Our Chaplin Rev Owen Sanderson gave the invocation. "It's time for a new face, new ideas and a new way of doing things around here. It has been almost 13 years since his passing but his legacy will forever be enshrined, not just in the Hall of Fame but in the . New Hampshire Sports Betting. John Fay '81, Men's Lacrosse
In his junior year, on the road again, the Wildcats knocked off Delaware, Santos getting the better of future Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Flacco. Orono, Maine -- Caroline Bornemann led three Black Bears in double-digits as Maine earned a season sweep of New Hampshire with a 80-67 victory over the Wildcats on Wednesday evening. Josiah Bartlett '68, Football
By Bill O'Brien February 25, 2018. Current members of the LHS Hall of Fame, representing the years 1986-1996, are listed below. Gail Jackson Wolf '84, Women's Basketball, Crew, Lacrosse
HAVERHILL In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Whittier Tech plans to open an Athletic Hall of Fame this fall and . February 25, 2023. O'Brien has served as President of the Casey-O'Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation since 1992. Pamela Smith Alexander '81, Women's Skiing
Nicki Luongo '99, Women's Ice Hockey
Andrew Mooradian '48, Football, Basketball, Former A.D.
At the dinner the scholar athletes had their pictures taken in their tuxedos with their family members present and their coach. Richard David '69, Men's Ice Hockey
Thomas Gorman '51, Football
In September CCSU coach Peter Rossomando talked optimistically about his current Blue Devils club. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. the football world is . Director of Athletics Marty Scarano had this to say about Bowes on Monday before heading to the ceremony. Andre Garron '86, Football, Track
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The Saratoga Springs, N.Y., native mentored 14 student-athletes to a combined 55 All-American awards, which included the nation's top offensive player (Ricky Santos, Walter Payton Award, 2006) best defensive player (Matt Evans, Buck Buchanan Award, 2011), and NCAA all-time record holder for touchdown receptions (David Ball, 58, 2003-06). Coach Sagnella is shown with Tony Robinson the replacement quarterback hold renderings of the rings they have since received. Position Description This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.<br><br>This position will engage with prospective . Jon Fontas '78, Men's Ice Hockey
"Alphie" Swekla '50, Football, Baseball
Ralph Bissell '17, Football, Basketball, Baseball
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Warren is the Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor CTylon Papallo 6 pass from David Wells (Stefano kick)
David deMoulpied '34, Men's Track
William Stearns, Sports Information Director, Tim Burke '77, Men's Ice Hockey
Back in February the scholar athletes and their parents and coaches met at the Floyd Little Athletic Center to review information about the dinner concerning tickets, ad's, scholarships, tuxedo's and to have their pictures taken to release to the media announcing their honor. He wound up throwing three touchdown passes to earn Connecticuts Offensive MVP. The final meeting in November is always dedicated to having our chapter coaches who are in the hunt for a CIAC championship to speak about their season and what's ahead in the playoffs. One-Year Membership (includes NFF T-shirt) T-shirt size: $150 ? Albert Richmond Morcom '47, Track
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Speakers included Rich Boshea (West Haven), Jeff Roy (Shelton), Tom Marcucci (Notre Dame), Jason Bruenn (Platt), Tom Brockett (Ansonia), Don Drust (Cheshire), Tom Lennon (Seymour) and Reggie Lytle (Hillhouse). Senator Fasano is a former chapter scholar athlete who went on to play at Yale for College Hall of Fame coach Carmen Cozza. [4] In 1932, Colgate finished undefeated, untied and unscored upon with a 9-0 record. Andres Mejia '14, '18G - CHHS. On January 2, 2014, Baker was announced as the President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mike LaBella. Russ Bosbach, Class of 1975, Gregg Duffy, Class of 1987 and Mark Jellison, Class of 1998, gave Hal an All-American in every decade he had coached up to the year 2000. The Academics won the Class M State Championship this past year and finished with a 12-1 record. He later coached with the Redskins, Jaguars and Cowboys before becoming the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. In 1980, he was the co-captain of the team that represented Vermont in the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl, a game between high school stars from New Hampshire and Vermont that has been taking place each year since 1954, according to shrinemaplesugarbowl . "It's time," McDonnell said. Richard Eustis '32, Football, Basketball
Frank Roy '79, Men's Ice Hockey
The 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame class is led by Peyton Manning, who won a pair of Super Bowls and set many records in his 18-year career with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. Hank Swasey '43, Men's Swimming
He was a long time coach as well as a 35 year football official for the New Haven Football Officials Association who selected him to receive the 2003 Official Recognition Award at our annual scholar athlete awards dinner. Clemson's debut at Heinz Field will also serve as Pitt Athletics' annual Hall of Fame Weekend. The Coaches Awards were won by Danny James of Sheehan and Parker Rowley of Xavier. Grover Daniels '79, Men's Skiing
Washingtons go-ahead pick-6 came on the first play from scrimmage following Connecticuts tying score. (I mean, it's kind of a. The New Haven County Chapter honored coach Sparano with our Distinguished American Award in 2012. The official athletics website for the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. ? The former Newark Eagles co-owner is among 17 people from the Negro Leagues and pre-Negro Leagues chosen by a special . An interesting story this year came with the selection of five scholar athletes that were honored in April at our 58th Annual Scholar Athlete dinner to play for Connecticut. "Legacy, legendary, transformative and visionary are words frequently used to describe great people and their accomplishments, but often fall well short of the truth. Jim Jeannotte Leitzel Award Winner for significant contributions to the lives of UNH student athletes, Lauren Apollo '86, Women's Ice Hockey
2006 Effa Manley is the first woman elected to the baseball Hall of Fame. Tonight March 27, 2020 we would be honoring these 28 outstanding young men at our 60th Anniversary dinner as Scholar Athletes who played high school football, excelled in the classroom and for their school or community activities. [3] Parke H. Davis selected the 1932 Red Raiders to share the national . Kim Perrelli brings out the first tray of prime rib, And Kim's daughter follows close behind with the second tray, West Haven's Rich Boshea said his game against Prep wouldn't be easy, Shelton's Jeff Roy spoke about how tough the SCC D-1 schedule was week after week, Hillhouse coach Reggie Lytle talked about their always tough game against Cross, Tom Lennon (Seymour)talks about his upcoming game against rival Woodland, Cheshire's Don Drust tells Erik Dobratz they have to win a tough game against Southington to qualify, Tom Brockett of Ansonia tells Erik about their game with Naugatuck, Notre Dames Tom Marcucci say's if they beat Hamden they get in the playoffs, Jason Bruenn of Platt has a big game against Maloney on Thanksgiving, The always humorous Ed McCarthy kept the crowd in stitches to close the program, GOOD PROGRAM GOOD FOOD AT OCTOBER MEETING. 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