Biography It would be tough to find a high school athlete who loved the game of football more than Tom Bury. His love for the game coupled with his friendly personality made Tom a great teammate and a coaches' dream. There was never a Rocketeer football player who worked harder on the practice field and performed with more intensity on game day. Bury was the king pin ...
Inducted2000High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1981
Biography An extremely driven and coachable individual, Jon Cahill was an example of hard work and consistency throughout his career as a Red Rocketeer. His play garnered the following words from Coach Paul Sullivan. “He was the prototypical North lineman. He was not big by traditional lineman standards but his foundation like many of his predecessors was based on a c...
Inducted2011High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated2001
Biography Gary Carter was as quick and fast as any defensive tackle North has ever had. The 6'0 190 pounder was a defensive standout for North in 1975 and 1976. After gaining valuable experience his junior year Gary anchored a rough defense for Ray Beaupre in his first year as head coach at North. Carter established himself early in the season as a premier defensive t...
Inducted1993High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1977
Biography Ed Cochrane honed his tight end skills under the tutelage of line coach Paul Sullivan, who recalls Ed as “a tough, disciplined blocker” and a person of exceptional character. As a junior, Cochrane contributed solid blocking and 3 receptions for 56 yards. However, during his senior season, 6’2, 212 lbs. Ed Cochrane was a pillar of strength as the tight end in...
Inducted2006High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1989
Biography At 6'2", 190 Ibs. Dan Connolly was a imposing two-way standout in the Hockomock League at both tight end and defensive end. While North Attleboro's 1982 season may be best remembered for the record-setting performance of Hall of Fame running back Ted Barrett, often overlooked may be the fact that many of Ted's 1400+ yards and 27 TDs came on his favorite play...
Inducted2000High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1983
Biography In 1985 the North Attleboro coaching staff radically altered the face of the Rocketeers by changing from their traditional I-formation to the now highly-popular Wing-T offense. With its quick slants and misdirection plays, the Wing-T requires offensive guards who possess the quickness needed for "waggling", "buck-sweeping", and "criss-crossing", along with t...
Inducted2001High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1987
Biography Hard work and determination made John Copley a top-notch receiver for the Red Rocketeers during the 1980 and 81 seasons. He wasn't the fastest or the strongest but he sure could catch a football. During those two seasons Copley caught 50 passes, which is the 2nd highest total in North history. In 1980, Copley's junior year, he gained valuable experience and ...
Inducted1999High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1982
Biography Tim Crosta took over the fullback position for the Red Rocketeers during the 1979 season. He immediately established himself as a tough short yardage runner with break-away speed. During Tim's tenure at fullback, North won 14 of its 20 games and Crosta scored 12 touchdowns. Crosta co-captained the 1980 squad and became a solid two-way performer. Offensively ...
Inducted1992High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1981
Biography At 5'7" 150 pounds, Mark Croteau was a bit undersized, but he made up for it with exceptional quickness and a toughness that is a trademark of Big Red football. Whether it was as a defensive back or a running back, opposing coaches needed to know where Mark Croteau was on the field. As a junior, Mark found himself in a crowded backfield with three future Hal...
Inducted2014High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1990
Biography After ending 1988 with a heartbreaking, last minute defeat to Foxboro in the Division III Super Bowl, North Attleboro entered the '89 season hungrier than ever. Although they had lost 9 of 11 defensive starters, the offense returned six starters including guard Jim Cryan. At 6', l85lbs., Jim exhibited tremendous leverage and speed which allowed him to effect...
Inducted2003High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1990
Biography Sean Cryan joins the Attleboro Area Football Hall of Fame because he was smart, athletic and tough, three qualities considered to be trademarks of the NAHS football program. During the course of three seasons (1992-1994), Sean established himself as one of the most versatile athletes to wear the red and white. Few possessed Sean’s combination of skills. This...
Inducted2008High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1995
Biography Mike D’Attilio was a standout offensive and defensive tackle for Head Coach Kurt Kummer’s Red Rocketeers in 2007 and 2008. His quickness and punishing style was noticed by all that saw him play and was a welcomed sight for Big Red ball carriers that followed his blocks. At 6’1” and 230 lbs., D’Attilio was a two-year starter at offensive tackle and he wasn’t ...
Inducted2016High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated2009
Biography Loyalty, toughness and discipline. As his former coach Paul Sullivan says, “Robbie Dargis had all of the individual characteri stics that are the foundation of the North Attleboro Football Program.” Rob started at linebacker and running back as a junior and senior. He lead the team in rushing his junior year, boasting 111 c arries for 798 yards and again dur...
Inducted2013High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated2002
Biography The Sun Chronicle described North High defensive end Jeff Dawes as “a hulking figure on the turf”. Head Coach Bob Guthrie characterized Dawes as a “smart, solid player who never flustered, and always got his job done”. To his friends and teammates, “Dawsie” had the unique ability to keep guys loose in practices and games while simultaneously maintaining a se...
Inducted2014High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated1974
Biography Coach Paul Sullivan once said “When I first saw him as a freshman, I knew he was going to be an outstanding football player.” That may be an understatement in describing Dan DeBiasio, a two year two-way starter at running back and defensive back for North Attleboro. Coach Sullivan later said “he has great speed, great instincts, and he’s a tough kid. He’s a ...
Inducted2010High School AttendedN. AttleboroGraduated2000