Despite the cold weather, I made Jack go outside when he wanted a smoke… By age 4, young Jack was taking tap, jazz, and ballet.
EdDukeCosgrove, as his father was known, captained five varsity teams before graduating fromHyde Park High Schoolin 1928.
Dukeregularly organized the annualEaster Bunny Paradeand rode in the lead float every year.
Vinny is the first on the bottom left, and Jackie is the first on the bottom right.
Derek is first row center.
An only child, Jackie looked up to Vinny and treated him like an older brother.
The first half of the journey across the reservoir was going well.
Jackie returned with a four-foot branch Sonny used to pull Vinny to safety.
Vinny was a slick fielding shortstop with the bat to match.
Using sports as an outlet for his sorrow, he continued to excel at baseball and basketball.
During Vinnys brief absence, his best friend Jackie Cosgrove filled in for him.
Derek Little, only a sophomore, scored 41 points against Wrentham.
Under his leadership, the Black Bears won three conference championships and made five NCAA postseason appearances.
Mr. C pioneered leagues in Sharon, including Pop Warner Football, Youth Baseball, and Youth Hockey.
The Plaque reads:“In honor of our Coach, Teacher, and Friend.
An Educator who tells it like it is!He remained married to Anne O’Leary for 65 years.
