ABOUT
Affectionately known to his teammates and friends as "Scrappy". Earned 8 varsity letters while competing in four sports for GHS. Leading pitchers on the 1949 Steel Valley Championship team and member of the Girard American Legion championship team of that summer. Recognized as one of the valley's finest hurlers, he spent three years with the Class A Minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Outstanding fast-pitch softball player with top area teams. Coached locally at St. Rose School from 1966-1973 and won 3 Parochial League titles.
accomplishments
- Earned 8 varsity letters while participating in four sports at GHS (presumably football, basketball, baseball, and possibly track).
- Played a pivotal role as one of the leading pitchers on the 1949 Steel Valley Championship team.
- Contributed to the Girard American Legion championship team during the summer of 1949.
- Gained recognition as one of the valley's standout hurlers (pitchers).
- Spent three years playing for the Class A Minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Excelled as a fast-pitch softball player, competing with top area teams.
- Demonstrated coaching prowess by leading St. Rose School's team from 1966 to 1973.
- Achieved coaching success, securing three Parochial League titles during his coaching tenure at St. Rose School.
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