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

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...

Biography Few people have what it takes to play on both sides of the football. Even fewer have what it takes to be a force in all phases of the game. As a senior, Garrett Vandette carried the ball 111 times for 854 yards and 11 touchdowns while also catching 8 passes for 154 yards and 2 more touchdowns. Defensively, he notched 34 tackles and 6 assists while intercepti...

Biography Athletic, versatile, sure-fingered, and tremendous hands….all words used by local sportswriters to describe Mark Vandette, a two-way starter at wide receiver and safety for North Attleboro in 1997 who played a pivotal role in leading the Rocketeers to the Hockomock League title and their 4th EMass Super Bowl Championship. In the eyes of 1st year Head Coach P...

Biography Marcus Vaughn was a standout two way player for Coach Paul Sullivan's last two teams as head coach. As a running back and line - backer/rover, Marcus was someone that opposing teams were forced to account for at all times. His speed, intellect, and work e thic allowed Marcus to be a dominant force on both sides of the ball. On offense, Marcus was always one ...

Biography The Sun Chronicle called him Mr. Excitement because he made opposing coaches cringe whenever he touched the football. The Red Rocketeers’ Robbie Vaughn was the areas most explosive offensive football player during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. The 6'1" 185 pound running back was more than just an outstanding ball carrier. His athletic ability made him one of th...

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Biography Anthony “Pops” Vieira has spent a lifetime taking a lead role in youth and high school sports. Whether it be in the 1970’s coa ching Little League baseball, the ‘80s when he started the boy’s basketball program at South Attleboro middle School, or the ‘90s when he st arted a girl’s softball program at Our Lady Queen of Fatima high School, Pops has always bee...

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