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Biography Justin McGowan wasn’t the fastest or the strongest, nor did he have the best arm or the most talent of Bishop Feehan quarterbacks through the years. But few Shamrock field generals were smarter, more mentally tough, or more reliable. He was, in short, the consummate teammate and an exceptional winner. McGowan played in the North Attleboro Pop Warner program,...

Biography Patrick McGowan humbly and efficiently quarterbacked North High to a remarkable 30-2 record, including consecutive undefeated Hockomock League and Super Bowl championships as a sophomore and junior. He did so with a combination of athletic skill and mental toughness, masked by a calm demeanor that belied his tenacity. Patrick’s career 57% completion percenta...

Biography If there were a list of North Attleboro running backs who you would want to have the ball with the game on the line, Brendan McHugh would certainly be towards the top of that list. As a dynamic two-year starter at running back, the 5’11 175 lb. McHugh was the cornerstone of the Rocketeer offense and his vision, cutting ability, and quickness left many defend...

Biography Jake McKenna, who played under Jim Cassidy at Attleboro High in the early '60s, has devoted a good portion of his adult fife to youth work. After serving for many years with the Pop Warner Program in Attleboro, Jake turned his hand to high school coaching in the early '70s. For a decade, he coached alternately at Feehan and Attleboro, exhorting his troops wi...

Biography For over thirty years, Joe McKenna was dedicated to the success of Attleboro football as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. Following his playing days at Attleboro High School and the University of Maine, Joe returned home to his first coaching assignment at the Brennan Middle School. In 1964 Joe joined the Bombardier varsity staff as line coach unde...

Biography Bishop Feehan Coach Curt Smith described Bryan McNally as a “beloved teammate who brought a lot of personality and fun to practice,” but when the whistle blew, McNally was “tough as nails - all business.” As a 6 foot, 215 pound OLB/DB, McNally was tasked with setting the edge for the 2001 edition of the Shamrock defense. Coach Smith said McNally did that bet...

Biography Steve McNally broke into a veteran Shamrock line-up as a junior center and defensive end. He labored quietly alongside fellow Hall of Famers Michael Achin and Peter Grundy on a team that featured a punishing ground game. Despite the prominence of his teammates it was McNally's key 4th down sack in the waning moments of the 1974 Thanksgiving game against Bish...

Biography Joe was a two-way starter for North during the super bowl seasons of 1973 and 1974. He was a powerful blocking tight end in North's devastating wishbone offense, and a hard-nosed tackle on defense. Although North seldom put the ball in the air, Joe caught several key passes, the most memorable being his catch during the 1973 Turkey Day game when after his re...

Biography For an Attleboro football program coming off a Super Bowl season and having just graduated their starting quarterback, Nick McNamee was the perfect fit to take the helm. Nick always performed at a high level whether on offense as a quarterback, in the defensive backfield, or as a kicker on special teams. Nick is most remembered for his outstanding accomplish...

Biography For three years, Bombardier Dave Menard proved to be one of the most dominate football players to ever wear the Blue and White. A powerful 6'2", 210 lb. fullback and linebacker, Menard combined speed, power, grace and toughness to dominate opponents both offensively and defensively. As a junior fullback, Dave rushed for 806 yards and nine TD's, caught three ...

Biography An outstanding three sport star at AHS, Steve Mendes was best described as the ''classic" fullback on the I 965 and 1966 Bombardier football teams. The powerful, 195lb. "workhorse" was a steady, dependable ground gainer who could beat opponents with strength or speed. The versatile hard running, Mendes was also a steady receiver, returned kicks, and was outs...

Biography Although he was an excellent three sport athlete for the Blue Bombardiers in the late 1930's, it is Mark Mercier's outstanding contributions to the City of Attleboro and his long term support of the Attleboro area Football Hall of Fame that merits his selection as a 1993 Honorary Inductee. The former City Council President has provided the committee with ove...

Biography Although frequently overshadowed by his flashy backfield mates, Pete Mercier was the steady, self-disciplined player that led the Attleboro eleven through its brilliant 1941 undefeated and untied season. An outstanding all-around athlete, the versatile and speedy Mercier could do it aU from his right-halfback position. In a win over Coyle, Pete scored on a 6...

Biography Power-Strength-Size-The prototype Stud Lineman who can single handedly control a game best describes Dean "The Dream" Merlin. The 6'4" 240 pound tackle teamed with 6'4" 235 pound Mike Achin in creating one of the most formidable tandems ever to play for Bishop Feehan. As Coach Paul O'Boy stated, "By virtue of their size and athletic ability, they're two of t...

Biography Standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 280 pounds, Dan Messier was the largest lineman the Bishop Feehan football team has ever seen, before or since his arrival. Still, Messier almost never became a football player. Primarily a basketball player in his youth and early high school days, Messier never played football until his junior year at Feehan as ...

Biography Keith epitomized the North Football Player. At 5'9" 165 lbs, his hard nosed style of play at linebacker bellied his size disadvantage. Keith led the Rocketeer defense by amassing a team- leading 63 tackles, 22 assists and 2 interceptions as a junior, as a senior co-captain, be responded with 57 tackles, 21 assists and i interception, again leading the team, ...

Biography As a sophomore Mitch Meyer got a good taste of what the tradition of Big Red Football was all about. He saw some action on special teams and played quite often during the fourth quarter of games when North had a comfortable lead. One of those games was North’s second Super Bowl win, a 33-6 win over Greater Lawrence. Mitch learned his lessons well. As a junio...

Biography Smart, tough, and durable are three adjectives used by then Assistant Football Coach Paul Sullivan to describe North Attleboro’s Jason Mikulis. As a 6’6” and 210 lb. receiver, Mikulis amazed the Rocketeer coaches with his ability to catch the ball in a crowd or while being hit low. Jason also had the strength to ward of physically stronger defensive tackles ...

Biography During the last four decades there is no one who has shown more dedication to the football program at North Attleboro High School than Carl Mitchell Mitch first became involved with the athletic programs at North in 1965, when he was in the eighth grade. Ever since that time he has spent a good pan of his life repairing equipment and healing the wounded in R...