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NC Football Alumni Association coming soon Posted: Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 18:42 If you are interested in joining or helping out with the new North Catholic Football Alumni Association, go to the Contact Page and click on the Alumni link. And, keep watching this site in the coming weeks for more information on this new venture and how you can help. |
This page is intended for former players to post any information about themselves that they'd like to share with other former players. It's a way to stay current with former teammates and to also, by putting real names to the years, it will show our current and future Falcons that we do indeed have a long and successful history at Northeast Catholic High School.
The Information on this page was either submitted by the individuals themselves or by a teammate of theirs. Any personal information (email, home address, phone) will not be posted on this page unless the player sends that information personally.
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Select a decade to see if you recognize any names.
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2005
Name: Roy Connor
Played : 2001-2004
Position(s): DL
Number: 55
Best memory: Freshman year Frankford game we won 20-9, My Senior year, Playoffs, Frankford Game, All City Game, Football Banquet. All my years at North were great and filled with memories, meet a lot of good people, friends, and most of all a second family. Freshman year I ran the ball 4 times and got a 2 point conversion against Roman that was pretty funny I will never forget that..
2003
Name: Pat Murphy
Played : 1999-2002
Position(s): Center
Number: 68
Best memory: My junior year, playing in front of the packed stadium at Frankford, the 2001 North-Frankford game is my best memory. It was the only Frankford game my class won and my first year starting varsity. Seeing the happiness in the senior's eyes was a great feeling. It would have been nice to have the same feeling my last game as a Falcon.
Where is he now: Junior at Penn State University, Abington
Additional Info: OL Coach of North Catholic Freshmen team
Email: big-murph-68@comcast.net
1998
Name: Jim Whitehead
Played : 1994-1997
Position(s): OL/DL
Number: 58
Best memory: My
junior year making the playoffs for the first time in ten years,
beating Frankford 20-19, senior year making the playoffs and almost beating ryan
and being all catholic.
Where is he now: Assistant wrestling
coach for North for the past five years. (webmaster's note: After being
an assistant football coach for North Catholic Jim joined the new football staff
at Cardinal Dougherty in 2008)
Email:
jwhitehead5879@verizon.net
1995
Name: Rob McBride
Played : 1991-1994
Position(s): QB
Number: 15
Best memory: Shutting
out St. Joe's prep my senior year 13-0. I had two touchdown passes that game.
Coach John Quinn cut up the game ball into pieces and gave each player a piece.
I still have that piece, and the laces.
Where is he now: Teaching Physical Education
and coaching football at Archbishop Spalding H.S. in Severn, MD
Additional Info: Graduated from Western Maryland College in '99 -
Exercise Science & Physical Education.....currently studying for National
Strength & Conditioning Certification.......Married for 4 years now.....wife -
Kari.... son - Riley.... daughter on the way
Email:
robmcbride15@msn.com
1994
Name: Christopher Kraft
Years Played: 90-93
Position(s): DB
Number: 33
Where Now?: Pharmaceutical Sales for GlaxoSmithKline.
Favorite Memory: After having a rough season in '92 and upsetting
Frankford on Thanksgiving Day 14-12, who eventually went on to become the PLC
that year.
Additional Info: Kutztown University BSBA Marketing '98, Long Island
University CW Post MBA '03.
Email:
chrstphrkrft@yahoo.com
1992
Name: Steve Eagland
Played : 1988-91
Position(s): QB
Number: 15
Email: seagland@seic.com
1990
Name: Tom Tankelewicz
Played : 1986-1989
Position(s): QB, WR, DB
Number: 8
Where Now?: I currently live in Holly Springs, NC with my wife and 6 children
Favorite Memory: Beating Frankford in 1989, 28-0, which was the last game played at Temple Stadium.
1989
Name: Nick Rispo
Played : 1985-89
Position(s): DE
Number: 66
Where is he now?: Living in Marlton, NJ, working for L.U. 19 Sheet Metal Workers. Currently head coaching Marlton Chiefs 70lb football team
Best Memory: Beating Frankford 28-0 in my last game
Additional Info: My brother Tony '88 also lives in Marlton and is head coach of the 85lb team
Email: nickrispo@vrizon.net
Name: Christopher Sapp
Played : 1986-1988
Position(s): TE-G
Number: 84/68
Best Memory: Senior Year making the playoffs, but losing to Judge by 2 pts. Playing in front of a packed Frankford Stadium.
Where is he now: Working as a project manager for a local Credit Union
Email: csapp96332@comcast.net
1985
Name: Al DiMascia
Played : 1981-84
Position(s): Quarterback
Number: 10
Best Memory: Beating Father Judge in 1984 for the Tucker trophy, making the playoffs in 1984 to be the first North team to make the "planned" playoffs since 1973, beating Frankford in 1984 35-06 on Thanksgiving Day, holding Blair Thomas to 24 yards rushing. Not only did we have a good team we had an excellent coaching staff. My next fondest memory will be seeing my son who is a Freshman play for North Catholic. (editor's note: The Catholic League didn't have a playoff system until the early 1970's, so even though North won a handful of league championships, the 1984 team was the first team to qualify for post-season playoffs.)
Where is he now: General Contractor Living in Philadelphia
Email: aldimascia@aol.com
Additional Info: After serving as a freshman baseball coach at North in 2007, became the JV head coach in 2008.
Name: Joe Gillespie
Played : 1981-84
Position(s): DE/DT
Number: 87
Where is he now: Resides in Philadelphia
Email: jgillespie@state.pa.us
Additional Info: .Played at Lycoming College 1987-1990. Position: Center. All MAC Honors 1989-1990. Dan Hansen & Champion USA All American Teams 1990. Offensive Player of the Year 1990. Inducted into Lycoming College Hall of Fame, 2004.
1982
Name: Michael Ferris
Played : 1978-1980
Position(s): Center
Number: 51
Best Memory: It has to be Paul Moore’s impressions of Coach Jeb Lynch doing film review.
Favorite teammate: Too many to mention
Where is he now: Information Services Project Manager
Email: northfootball@comcast.net
Additional Info: Former freshman football assistant and currently a non-coaching assistant for North Catholic Football. Webmaster for www.northcatholicfootball.com. Class Rep on the North Catholic Alumni Association’s Board of Governors. Daughter Erin, Little Flower, class of 2005. Son, Michael Jr, North Catholic, 2007.
Name: Tom Gilmore
Played : 1978-1981
Position(s): Defensive Tackle
Where is he now: Head Football Coach at Holy Cross in Boston, MA
Additional Info: Played four years for University of Pennsylvania, receiving Ivy League Player of the Year in 1985. Coached at Penn, Darmouth, Columbia and Lehigh.
Name: William (Bill) Hill
Played: 1979-1981
Position: Offensive Tackle
Number: 71
Where is he now: Surgical Imaging
Instructor for GE Healthcare
Best Memory: All (way to many to list,
but Paul Moore's impression of Jeb Lynch rates
right up there in my top 10)
Additional Information: Live in upstate
NY. by Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame)
E-mail: wiliiam.hill@med.ge.com
Name: Pat McNally
Played : 1978-1981
Position(s): Offensive Lineman
Where is he now: Runs own Accounting and Tax firm in S. Philly and New Jersey
Additional Info: Currently a class rep on the North Catholic Board of Governors
Name: Ken “Art” Rooney
Played : 1978-1981
Position(s): Offensive Guard
Number: 53
Where is he now: Teacher in Abington
Additional Info:
Name: Greg Smith
Played : 1978-1981
Position(s): Safety
Number: 24
Where is he now: Living in Philadelphia with wife and 2 children. District Sales Manager for Pepperidge Farm Co.
Favorite Memory: Too many good times.
Additional Info: Was an assistant freshman coach during Rich Betts' tenure.
Email: lumpy024@verizon.net
1981
Name: Paul G Moore
Played : 1979-80
Position(s): FB
Number: 30 (1979) - 24 (1980)
Best Memory: being the smallest starting fullback in the CL 5'8" 155, and doing my "Jebber" impersonations at film sessions. "Cut the grab-ass you ding dongs!" Jeb Lynch RIP.
Favorit teammate: Eddie McIntosh & Mark Transue
Where is he now: Work for navy supply depot NE Philly. married with 4 kids living in Lafayette Hill, PA.
Email: pgmoore81@yahoo.com
Additional Info: Temple U. 1987 - Trinity College Dublin 1985. History degree. Played Club Rugby in College. Sent my oldest son to NC class of 2005. Founder and former lead singer of band "Blackthorn"... Member of NC alumni board and class of 81 sponsorship which raises tuition money for worthy student/athletes
1980
Name: Dave Shipton
Played : 1977-79
Position(s): WB/FB/TB
Number: 11 (1977) – 24 (1978-79)
Best Memory: My fondest memory of playing at North had to be the North-Frankford game at the "Vet" in 78. It was Frankford's only loss of the year. They went on to win the last City Title game ever played. Also beating Frankford in our Senior year was pretty special.
Favorite teammate: Tom Janda, Joe Tar, Joe Brill, Jim Hunt, Dave Paul, Jim Seykot, Devers, The guys I played all 4 years with were a great bunch of guys. I think back to that time often, not so much for the results on the field but for the friendships that were built there. We don't see each other much, but the memories will last a lifetime. Good Luck to the Coaches, Players, and all the support people (Trainers, Equipment managers, etc..) who strive to make the team successful. Go Falcons.
Email: papagtanewbag@comcast.net`
Additional Info: Played a few years of Semi-Pro ball for the Aramingo Crusaders at Cionne Playground. Joined the service in 1981 and served until 1985.
Name: Jim DiVergilis
Years Played: 1976-79
Position(s): OL
Number: 63
Where is he now?: Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY and Phoenix AZ.
Email:
jim@divergilislaw.com
1978
Name: Joe Radecke
Years Played: 1974-1977
Position(s): Center-Def End
Number: 52
Where is he now?: Living in Bucks County, Married with 2 young daughters
3 & 6 years old. I work in the Logistics field for TDIS a subsidiary of the
Norfolk Southern RailRoad as the Director of Operations.
Favorite Memory: My favorite memory is that we were like a
family, we spent alot of time together and had many-many laughs.Another was when
I played in the City All-Star game representing North in April of 1978, there
was 6 of us from North, we were very proud.
Additional Info: I am proud to have played with Gary Skerski, who was
killed while on duty as a Phila Police Officer a short time ago.
Email:Radecke14@comcast.com
1974
Name: Jerome DiPentino
Played : 1970 to 1974
Position(s): DB
Number: 41
Best Memory: Looking in awe as a freshman at the 1970 team of Bygott,
Haslam, Tabor, Janda, Clarahan and Eddie Emberger, still the best high school
running back I have ever seen. Also, beating Frankford the times we did (I
think twice) and watching Chuckie Nicholas run wild for about 250 yards against
Pioneers at Franklin Field. My personal “career” was unremarkable.... Played
JV and did a nice job keeping bench warm at Varsity level but would not trade
the entire experience for anything. Played under Billy Travers who taught me
much more than X’s and O’s.
Mixed memories of “three a days” at summer camp at Allentown College and having
to “run the hill on all fours” for various infractions.
Where is he now: Temple U. 1978 A career real estate broker, owns
Premier Properties Real Estate in Longport New Jersey “down the shore” Also..
coached defensive backs for St. Augustine Prep High School for 3 seasons
recently.
Email: Jerome86@Comcast.net
Name:
Frank Trojan (RIP)
Played : 1970 to 1974
Position(s): Equipment Manager / Organizer
Number: He had all the numbers
Best Memory: Frank was devoted to the North Catholic football program and
the school in general. Gave selfishly of his time in the mid 70’s as equipment
manager and in other roles. Made the final cut for the football team but chose
to be manager rather than receive little or no playing time. (more useful role)
Frank was one of the early “quest” members to whom learning came easily. Frank
graduated college, raised 4 great children with his wife Lynn and built a
successful manufacturing company in PA. and NJ. Unfortunately Frank Trojan
passed away in July of 2006 and is sorely missed....... RIP Frank......
Note: Frank's submission was made by classmate
and friend, Jerome DiPentino
1971
Name: Gene Janda
Played : 1968-71
Position(s): DB
Number: 45
Best Memory: Being part of the Janda football tradition at North Catholic – Gene ’71, Mike ’72, Jack ’77, Tom ’80, Mike Jr. ’97, Pat ’99, Joe Fisher ’74, Joe Fisher Jr. ’93, Mark Fisher ’97, Sean Fisher; beating Father Judge and beating Frankford on Franklin Field in my last high school football game.
Where is he now: Served 23 years in the Philadelphia Fire Department retiring at the rank of Fire Captain; currently the Deputy Chief of Fire and Emergency Services at the University of Pennsylvania.
Contact Info: 215-898-6922 (work)
Email: ejanda@publicsafety.upenn.edu
1967
Name: John “Jason” Marquess
Played : 1963-66
Position(s): FB/HB/LB/DB
Number: 22
Where is he now: Lawyer and CEO of a corporation; a newly appointed member of the Republican National Committee; a member of Northeast Catholic Hall of Fame
Contact Info: 856-216-0800 (work)
Additional Info: First Chaiman of Northeast Catholic’s Board of Trustees (14 years) and remain a Board Member
1965
Name: John G Abbamondi
Played : 1962-1964
Position(s): Guard/Linebacker
Number: 49
Best Memory: My fondest memory about playing football at North Catholic is getting to know a great bunch of guys that I'm still friendly with to this day.
Favorit teammate: Bill Fitzgerald
Where is he now: Practicing law in Oklahoma
Contact Info: 13356 Fairway Drive, Choctaw, OK 73020 405-769-6023
Email: jgabbamondiesq@att.net
Additional Info: LaSalle University, BA 1969, Central Missouri State University, MS 1975, University of Oklahoma, J.D. 1997
Name: Fran Alba
Played: 1961-1964
Position(s): RB/DB
Number: 25
Currently: Living in Philadelphia, PA
Additional Info: Former teacher at Northeast Catholic
Name: Dan Cavanaugh
Played: 1961-1964
Position(s): TE
Currently: Retired Philadelphia Police Officer
Name: Bill Fitzgerald
Played : 1962-64
Position(s): Lineman
Where is he now: Practicing International Law in Spain
Name: Jim Fogarty
Played : 1961-63
Position(s): DE
Where is he now: Retired Philadelphia Police Officer living in Richboro, PA
Name: Ed Guenkel
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): DE/TE (also the team's placekicker)
Number: 30
Where is he now: Currently living in Haddon Heights, NJ and am a Packaging - Field Support Representative for the Defense Contract Management Agency (a Dept. of Defense organization).
Additional Info: Along with Franny Alba, was honorable mention All-Catholic
Name: George Hanlon
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): RB/LB
Where is he now: Teaching at Father Judge High School
Name: Bill Hart
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): Lineman
Number: 53
Where is he now: Living in Ridley Park, PA
Name: Joe Kilroy
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): Lineman
Number: 45
Where is he now: A Certified Public Accountant living in Holland, PA
Additional Info: Currently a member of the Northeast Catholic Board of Governors
Name: Fred Kowski
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): OL/LB
Number: 54
Where is he now: Draftsman, living in Holland, PA
Additional Info: Team Captain. 1st Team All Catholic
Name: Larry Kozubal
Played : 1963-64
Position(s): Lineman
Where is he now: Living in Turnersville, NJ
Name: Vince Mancini
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): TE/DE
Where is he now: Deceased, 1968
Name: Mike McShea
Played : 1961-63
Position(s): DL
Where is he now: Living in Philadelphia, PA
Name: John Michaels
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): DB
Name: Vince Panvini
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): LB
Where is he now: Living in Washington, DC working as an officer of International Sheet Metal Workers Union
Name: Ed Pisarek
Played : 1962-63
Position(s): TE
Where is he now: Living in Wildwood, NJ
Name: Tom Razzano
Played : 1963-64
Position(s): RB/DB
Number: 26
Where is he now: Living in Tenafly, NJ
Additional Info: Team Captain and 1st Team All Catholic. Working in the motion picture industry as a Producer/Production Manager, Asst. Director. Worked on the movie “The Natural”
Name: Nick Rieser
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): QB/DB
Where is he now: Living in North Cape May, NJ
Name: Dennis Ryan
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): DE/TE
Where is he now: Real Estate Broker
Name: Bill Saybolt
Played : 1961-64
Position(s): Lineman
Number: 51
Where is he now: Teaching at Archbishop Ryan
Additional Info: Former teacher and Head Football Coach at North Catholic (1982-88)
Name: Bob Scarcelle
Played : 1961-63
Position(s): RB/DL
Name: Bill Schmidt
Played : 1961-1964
Position(s): LB
Number: 55
Where is he now: Working as a Salesman
Name: John Wlodarczyk
Played : 1961-1963
Position(s): DL
Where is he now: Living in Pittman, NJ
1953
Name:
George Veneziale
Played: 1949-52
Position: Guard (@168 lbs)
Number(s): #43 (#43 & 63 - We used TEMPLE hand me downs.
(Jerseys were handed out by size, before positions were numbered)
Memories: Walking to 'Yellow Jacket race way', on Erie Av. for a
scrimmage against Southern Public, and getting my face cut, on racing
car junk in the end zone.
Locker room at Franklin Field after beating Lincoln for the City
Championship
Where is he now: Living in Atlanta
Univ of Dayton, and Pgh 4 years in SE Aisa, thanks to my Uncle
Email:gvenz@comcast.net
1940 - 1949
1930 - 1939
1928 - 1929
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FOOTBALL CAMP
VARSITY FOOTBALL CAMP
It's finally here, Varsity Football Camp begins Mon. Aug 11th. Everyone needs to be at school by 2:30 with spikes, sneakers in case of rain, and shorts. Your physical, ad book and paperwork needs to be complete in order to participate in practice. If you haven't finish these requirements, you still need to be at practice just see Coach Szydlik. Any questions please contact the coaches office at 215-831-5256.
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GOLF OUTING RESCHEDULED
5th Annual Golf Outing
Due to bad weather we had to change the golf outing date. On August 9th, North Catholic Football will host it's 5th Annual Golf Outing at John Byrne Golf Course in Northeast Philadelphia. Registration will take place at 8AM with a shotgun start to follow at 9AM. This year's fee is just $80 per golfer and includes: green fees, cart, barbecue lunch and buffet dinner. All reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. We are limited to 144 golfers and spots are going quickly. Hole sponsors are needed as well. The cost ofr sponsoring a hole is $150. For more information or to reserve your hole sponsor or tee time, please contact Lenny @ 267-226-2302. We look forward to seeing you at this event.
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