Biography During the 1965 season, Gary Dinardo, a 5/10" 170 pound sophomore emerged as a standout running back for Art Post's Red Rocketeers. He mad his debut in a hard fought 6-6 tie against Bishop Feehan. Dinardo had an immediate impact on North's ground game as he scored his team's only touchdown on a 6 yard scamper around end. Gary had good speed for a big man. Ag...

Biography John Dion was an outstanding two year starter at offensive and defensive tackle for the Blue Bombardiers in 1973 and 1974. Although at 5'10" and 168lbs. he lacked the size of most of his opponents, the hard charging Dion played with great hustle, determination, and a huge football heart. A great two-way player, John utilized his excellent quickness and techn...

Biography Joining a long line of outstanding Hall of Fame centers, Attleboro's Tom Dion proved to be a durable, rock solid offensive and defensive lineman for two seasons in 1974 and 1975. The 5' 10" 190 Ib Dion led a powerful AHS running game with his near perfect line blocking and his outstanding ability to throw key blocks down field. As a defensive tackle, Tom com...

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Biography An "impact player" best describes Bishop Feehan's bowling ball halfback, Doug Dobson. Whether running, catching, or kicking the football, Dobson's versatility made him a potent offensive weapon for opponents to stop. Teaming with fellow captain and Hall of Famer, Steve Kelly, Dobson was Mr. Outside to Kelly's Mr. Inside in Feehan's wishbone offense. Compact,...

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Biography Bernard Doyle, a man of business, a leader in civic affairs, a devoted friend of Bishop Feehan High School, a beloved family man, a philanthropist, a benefactor and a man with a great passion for the game of football. Throughout his adult life, "Barney", as he is affectionately know to his friends, was a benefactor to youth. Although he was a resident of Nor...

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Biography Lenny Driscoll was a premier performer on one of the best Red Rocketeer teams of the Thirties, the star-studded 1937 eleven that ranks among the all-time great North aggregations. Tall and slender, Lenny anchored the right side of the North line and teamed with Leon Peao to give North a tandem of ends described in the local press of that era as the best of t...

Biography John Dromsky was a coach's dream. Coach Paul Sullivan would agree that Dromsky was one of the most coachab1e and talented defensive ends that he has ever worked with. His intelligence and strong sense of discipline were key ingredients to his success. He practiced with great attention to detail and technique and played the same way. On game day he understood...

Biography North's prolific all-purpose back contributed a school record 41 TDs and over 3,400 total yards during four seasons with the Big Red varsity. Called into action during his freshman year, Droney became North's greatest threat to score any time he touched the ball. As a freshman, Brian rushed seven times, returned two punts and nine kickoffs for 198 total yard...

Biography In 1977 and 1978 Scott Dubuc was an outstanding offensive halfback and a brilliant defensive safety for the Attleboro Blue Bombardiers. Attleboro's most versatile and best all-around athlete, Dubuc combined his great track speed and athletic ability to and devastate opponents from both sides of the line of scrimmage. The 6'0" 175 lb. halfback would slash and...

Biography A brilliant two-year, starter at tailback and defensive back for the Blue Bomdardiers in 1993 and 1994, Jesus Duran was a key to Attleboro's outstanding 8-3 and 9-1 seasons. As a senior team leader, Duran stepped out of the shadow of Hall of Fame fullback Dave Menard and established himself as one of the best running backs to ever wear the Blue and White. Bl...

Biography “He runs well, he catches the ball well, he blocks well. He has all the ingredients for an outstanding tight end”, said Coach Paul Sullivan of Kyle Edwards. Kyle’s size, strength, and consistent hard work ethic made him one of the most feared tight ends and defensive ends in North Attleboro history. Kyle was described by local sportswriters as being “a tower...

Biography Shawn Elliott was not the fastest player on a football field, nor was he the most gifted. He was, however, a tough physical football player who played with intelligence and instinct, and during the 1990 and 1991 seasons he was one of the premier defensive players in the Hockomock League. Much like fellow North High inductee Jim Cryan, Shawn was a quiet team ...

Biography When asked, several teammates recall Andrew Emerson’s play as a two-way offensive tackle and defensive lineman simply with one word: Tenacious. Emerson, a quick, agile and athletic lineman for his size, anchored a veteran offensive line that included Kevin Gay , Jeff Ethier, Chris Allen, and Dan Saganey. Behind this front five, Bishop Feehan churned out a 1,...

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Biography Jeff Ethier was an ideal two-way lineman who anchored a powerful Shamrock team. A 6'1", 230 pound Guard, Jeff joined fellow Hall of Famer Andrew Emerson upfront to lead the way for a prolific Feehan offense stacked with a trio of Hall of Famers in the backfield: Scott Connelly, Jim Petrillo, and Brendan Deschenes. With Jeff clearing the way, the Feehan offen...

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Biography It’s fair to say that Mark Farinella created the Sports section of The Sun Chronicle. Shortly after graduating from Mansfield High School in 1971 and Northwestern University in 1975, Mark returned to his roots by landing a reporter’s job at what he likes to call “the blue-ribbon daily” in Attleboro. Mark soon persuaded his bosses that one sportswriter — at t...