Warren Athletic Hall of Fame :: Warren Athletic Hall of Fame 1970-1989 Photos

1970 In Warren High School's Class C semi-final playoff game at Providence College's Alumni Hall, Mike Delekta soared for two of his 32 points in a losing effort against Bristol. Mike was the first Bristol County player to average twenty or more points in three consecutive seasons.

1970 Warren High School Wrestlers who were members of the undefeated Suburban East championship team. Standing: Ed MacDonald, Bob Rutkiewicz, Dan Devine, Gordon Kee, and Romeo Lombardi. Kneeling: Bob Pray and Mike Marino. Kee and Marino placed fourth in the state championships.

1970 Anticipating the passage of Title IX, Warren High School's first Girls Track team headed out on a practice run around the Warren High School field.

1970 At Little League Baseball's Opening Day, a moment of silence was observed for Ed Barry, who coached the Red Sox in the 1950s and the 1960s. (In the early 1940s Ed founded and then coached the Hitless Wonders, many of whom later starred on Warren High's State Championship teams.)

1970 With Town Council President Paul Harvey pitching, Councilman Jack Flynn bunted Little League Baseball's first pitch of the season. Umpire (and fellow Councilman) Alexander "Sam" Vitullo stood behind Harvey.

1970 Pop Warner Football Midgets. Seated: Janice Sousa, Kneeling: Cheerleaders Judy Heaney, Nancy Burns, Laurie Whalen, Cindy Lawrence, Karen Cabral, and Leslie Swift. Second row; Scott Pattie, Doug Jamiel, Jim Almeida, Buzzy Valadao, John Neves, Pete Primiano, Nick Massed, Jim Mendoza, and Tom Almeida. Third row; Vin Calenda, Wayne Lachance, Jo-Jo Jamiel, Dave St. Ours, Bruce Fortin, Dave Booth, Pete Thivierge, and Chuck Connolly. Fourth row; Andy Vollaro, Jim Sousa, Bob Galinelli, Larry McPhillips, Rick Alves, Steve Vargas, Gary Lavey, John Howell, Jim Corvell, and Coach Nick Massa.

1970 At Pop Warner Football awards dinner, President Gerry Pelletier presented a trophy to Bill Willis for 11 years of service. Long-time coaches Sam Hutchison and Nick Massa looked on approvingly.

1971 Warren Blue Bombers won the Rhode Island Soccer League Senior Division State Championship. Front row: Tony Casimiro, Tony Martins, Armenio Adaes, Joe Cannavaro, Larry Hindle, John Pimental, Ronnie Freitas, and Chris Scanlon. Back row: Bill Barry, Francis "Tut" Jamiel, Jay Barry, Fred Coelho, Art Smith, Butch Ferreira, Wally Felag, Charlsie Drainville, and Coach Jay Barry, Sr.

1971 Pop Warner Football Midgets Eastern Division Co-Champions. Front row: George Beauchaine, Ray DaMaso, Richie Lamothe, Phil Catalfano, Paul Silva, and Manager Billy Willis. Second row: David Sylvaria, Ted Engles, Ken Pattie, Chipper St. John, and Jan Penkala. Third row: Kevin Callahan, Terry Babbitt, Manny Cunard, Gerry O'Brien, Mike Magee, and Coach Bill Willis.