Biography

During the seasons of 1989 and 1990. Chris Sullivan established himself as one of the most dominant and versatile players in the area. For his career, Chris caught 31 passes for 523 yds. and four TD's as a tight end, while registering 72 tackles and assisting on 22 others from his defensive tackle position. During his senior season of 1990, the 6'5" 238 lbs. Sullivan anchored a defense that allowed a mere 34 points for the entire year. He also served as North's punter for two seasons and averaged 34 yds. per kick.

As co-captain of the 1990 Red Rocketeers. Chris led North to an impressive 52-6 win over Attleboro on Turkey Day and received the Balfour Trophy as the outstanding defensive player of the game. He was a two-time Hockomock League All Star, a Sun Chronicle All Star, an All-Scholastic, and was also selected to the prestigious Shriners All Star team in 1990. An all-around athlete, Chris also co-Captained his basketball and track teams, and still holds the school records in the shot put and discuss.

Upon graduation, Chris received a full scholarship to Boston College where he was a mainstay on the defensive line for four years and established a school record for the most career starts. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology in May of 1995 and was a 4th round draft pick of the New England Patriots in 1996. He is currently a defensive end and special teams player for the Patriots.

The Attleboro Area Football Hall of Fame is proud to welcome Chris Sullivan.