Biography Under construction...hope to have information soon.

Biography Under construction...hope to have information soon.

Biography Under construction...hope to have information soon.

Biography Under construction...hope to have information soon.

Biography An outstanding leader on and off the field during Attleboro's early days of football, four year starter Ted Thomas established the role model for all future AHS football players. At 180 pounds, Captain Thomas was a big, strong single wing offensive center and a tough, durable defensive linebacker. Ted was also cons1dered a player-coach by Coach Ray Grayson, ...

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Biography When legendary Attleboro High School and hall of famer Coach Jim Cassidy looked over his squad coming into the 1966 season, he saw plenty of star power in future hall of famers Dave Hardt, Kenny Furtado, Frank Marcoccio, and junior Steve Mendes. But there was a 5’7”, 140-pound speedster that Cassidy saw as a difference maker as a two-way threat out of the of...

Biography As a three-year letterman and two-year starter in the 1969, 70, and 71 seasons Wayne Thornhill was a critical force on three outstanding bombardier Bristol county League Championship teams. Although, Thornhill lacked size and blazing speed, his great toughness and gutsy style of play was an inspiration to all his teammates. A real team leader, Wayne was a so...

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Biography Don Thrasher officiated his first football game 46 years ago. Since that time he has been involved in hundreds of local high school and college games. He refereed his first of 37 Thanksgiving Day football games between Attleboro and North in 1963. Don recalls that although he was pleased to be part of such a great rivalry, his nerves were on edge before his ...

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Biography Inspiring leadership, loyalty and determination were the trademarks of Charles "Skip" Tramontana. At 6' 1", 195, Skip was a "fullback wanna-be" with a lineman's temperament and speed. As a starter at guard and linebacker, Tramontana was immense, particularly on defense, where he led his teammates to a season opening 27-0 victory over Durfee. The next two wee...

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Biography Coming off an undefeated 1995 season, questions abound as to how North Attleboro was going to defend its Hockomock League title entering the ’96 campaign. While the skilled players were lacking experience, North’s line was even stronger than the year before. With the likes of 6’3” Mike Tryon at defensive tackle alongside Hall of Fame defensive ends Dave Reed...

Biography One word comes to mind when you hear the name Tryon… tough. Pat Tryon was the anchor of a dominating defensive line. Over his junior and senior seasons, Tryon was a mainstay on a defense that allowed only 9 points per game. Bear in mind that the majority of those points were given up after Tryon’s night was done. That defense amassed 50 turnovers, 30 fumble ...

Biography Mike Turgeon was an outstanding three year, two-way football player in 1974, 75 & 76 on Coach Tom Crowe's tough, defense oriented Bombardier teams. With lotS of talented players but no superstars, those Attleboro teams looked to a hard-nosed defense to keep the opponents in check. At 5'6" and 160 lbs, Co-Captain Mike Turgeon was the defensive "giant" who...

Biography Although overshadowed by Hall of Fame teammates, Ed Urquhart was an outstanding player on two of Attleboro's finest teams that recorded a total of 14 victories, 3 defeats and one Bristol County League Championship. A two-year starter at guard and linebacker, Urquhart was a classic teammate who gave 100% on every play. Whatever Ed lacked in size at 5'9" 156 l...

Biography Kyle VanDeGiesen had the size, the intelligence and the athletic ability to be a real good high school quarterback, and he didn’t disappoint. The 6’3” 180 pound VanDeGiesen developed into one of North’s best at that position. His arm strength and foot speed made it very difficult for opposing defenses to contain North’s offense. As a junior Kyle’s first vars...

Biography With all the talent, the size, the skill set, and the intelligence equal to that of his heroic hall-of-fame brother Kyle, Ryan VanDeGiesen took the reins of the offense in North Attleboro in 2002 and quickly proved himself as an outstanding quarterback and leader for the Rocketeers. During his junior season in 2002 Ryan completed 45 of 96 pass attempts for 7...