
Nick names: "Dad," "Pele," "Dirt," others too foul to mention
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Weight: 220 lbs. (99.8 kg)
Home town: Liverpool, NY
Position: Hooker, Loose head prop
How many years have you been playing rugby? (as of 5/99) 25 years
Greatest rugby achievement: Starting and coaching the Army Select Side to the first Interservice Select Side Championship in 1985; winning our first-ever games in Baumholder and with the Suburbs Old Boys; getting out of Lisdoonvarna alive.
Other clubs played for: Siena College (NY); Syracuse Harlequins; Fort Sill (OK); Baumholder (GER - started club); Richmond, VA; US SOUTHCOM (Panama).
Greatest rugby desire or goal: Still playing when 50 years old.
Favorite beverage: Smithwick's (Screw you, Flaherty!)
Other interests: Fun!
Quote: "Pick the g-dd--n ball up!"