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Cathedral High Inducts 12 to Sports Hall of Fame

On Thursday, November 22, 2007, before the annual Cathedral High School / Westfield High School Thanksgiving football game, Cathedral High School inducted a class of twelve alumni into The Billy Wise Sr. ~ Cathedral High School Sports Hall of Fame.

The twelve represent outstanding sportsmanship and skill on the field of competition in football, basketball, baseball, soccer, softball and hockey. They also span more than 60 years in the annals of Cathedral athletics.

Alumni and friends are welcome to visit Cathedral to see The Billy Wise Sr. ~ Cathedral High School Sports Hall of Fame permanent display in Alumni Hall at Cathedral. Please contact Ms. Terry Cosgriff, the Director of Alumni, (alumni@cathedralhigh.org or 413-782-5285 x116) to schedule a visit to the school at your convenience.

The 2007 inductees were:
 

Tony King, Class of 1935
Frank Balicki, Class of 1936*
Tom McCarthy, Class of 1941
Frank Matrango, Class of 1945*
Donald “Denny” Denault, Class of 1952*
Tony Hubacz, Class of 1954*
Jim Krumsiek, Class of 1954*
Mike Dvorchak, Class of 1956
Mike Julian, Class of 1973
Christine Collins, Class of 1987
Chris Capuano, Class of 1996
Gina Pantuosco, Class of 1997

*inducted posthumously



 

The Billy Wise, Sr. / Cathedral High School Sports Hall of Fame

The Sports Hall of Fame is named to honor Cathedral High School’s legendary teacher, coach and mentor of athletes who taught and coached at Cathedral for more than 45 years and won numerous Western Massachusetts and State Championships in football, basketball and baseball.

Purpose of the Sports Hall of Fame
The Sport’s Hall of Fame was established to recognize and acknowledge athletes for their outstanding athletic abilities and contributions to the proud tradition of Cathedral sports.

The Billy Wise Sr. / Cathedral High School Sports Hall of Fame honors Cathedral athletes, coaches and friends for their outstanding achievements at Cathedral High School.

Induction ceremonies are held bi-annually prior to the traditional Thanksgiving Day football game vs. Westfield High School. This means that in “odd numbered years” we will induct newly elected members into The Billy Wise Sr. / Cathedral High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Nomination Process
Anyone may nominate a former Cathedral High School athlete or coach for consideration. Please complete the online nomination form or send the required information to:
Sports Hall of Fame Nominations
Cathedral High School, 260 Surrey Road, Springfield, MA 01118-1199

E-mail: alumni@cathedralhigh.org
Fax: (413) 782-5065

Eligibility for Induction
To be inducted, an athlete must have graduated more than 10 years prior to induction, and a coach must no longer be actively coaching at Cathedral High School.

Past Hall of Famers

 

 

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