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Brand New Van

The Bravest Football Club would like to thank the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation for their recent dedication of a brand new van to the memory of those members of the BFC killed on 9/11. Click to see pictures of the van.

Pictures of the Bravest Football Club

Our photographer, Maggie Narducci, has taken many photos of the Bravest over the years. Take a look at what's been going on. Visit www.MamaMaggie.com

Bravest In The Movies

Last year, at the end of the season, some members of the Bravest Team had the opportunity to be extras in the making of a film. "Just Like Joe" is being shown in the Long Island International Film Expo at the Bellmore Movies on Friday, July 9th at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $9.00. Click here for more info and to buy tickets.

Bravest Football Club Memorial Page

On September 11th, 2001, the Bravest Football Club lost 22 of it's members. 8 active players/staff, and 14 members of its alumni association who were still active firefighters. Visit the Memorial Page

2008 FDNY Bravest Football Roster

#	NAME	POSITION	HEIGHT/WEIGHT	COMPANY
2	John Walsh	DB	5'9", 170 lbs	L-15
3	Rob Gnerre	DB	5'9", 185 lbs	E-246
4	Justin Zaleski	LB	6'0", 210 lbs	E-163
5	John Carlson	WR	5'9", 195 lbs	L-169
6	Kenneth DeForrest	WR	5'10", 190 lbs	E-155
7	Paul Neuman	RB	5'6", 185 lbs	L-28
8	Brian Tourloukis	DB	5'9", 180 lbs	L-9
9	Bobby Gerace	LB	6'0", 230 lbs	E-314
10	Ryan Davan	QB	6'5", 215 lbs	L-45
11	Joseph Metress	WR	5'11", 190 lbs	L-131
12	Sean Schneider	RB	5'11", 200 lbs	E-247
13	Tom Cuozzo	LB	6'0", 220 lbs	E-226
14	Matt T. Quinn	DB	5'11", 175 lbs	L-105
15	Lucas Niskanen	WR	6'2" , 220 lbs	E-31
16	Mike Molinini	LB	6'0", 220 lbs	E-158
17	Mike Patroni	WR	5'9", 170 lbs	E-24
18	Gordon Tunison	DB	5'8", 155 lbs	L-15
19	Aaron Gardner	DB	5'11", 205 lbs	L-176
20	Craig Manfredonia	DB	6'1", 225 lbs	E-277
21	Rob Hoey	DB	5'7", 185 lbs	L-143
22	Darshone Bethea	LB	5'11", 220 lbs	L-154
23	Daniel Sullivan	DB	6'3", 220 lbs	L-116
24	Sal Ferraioli	DB	5'7", 175 lbs	E-246
25	Tom O'Reilly	RB	5'10", 205 lbs	L-102
27	Alex Pagan	DB	5'10", 170 lbs	E-277
28	Jesus Marcano	LB	5'11", 215 lbs	E-326
30	Craig Mosia	LB	5'10", 215 lbs	B-3
31	Tim Mingo	DB	6'1", 217 lbs	E-302
32	Tom Cozzi	WR	6'0", 225 lbs	E-89
33	Jeremiah Selletti	FB	5'10", 225 lbs	E-247
34	George Oostmeyer	K	5'10", 175 lbs	E-303
36	Desmond DeFreitas	RB	5'10", 220 lbs	E-257
38	Justin Mastriano	FB	6'3" , 270 lbs	E-302
39	Matt Meagher	K	6'1" , 180 lbs	L-174
40	Cameron Peek	DB	6'0", 195 lbs	Sq-252
41	Matt J. Quinn	LB	6'0", 225 lbs	L-175
42	Steve Orr	DB	5'10", 185 lbs	Retired
44	Terence Halloran	LB	6'0", 200 lbs	E-294
45	David Brennan	FB	6'0", 230 lbs	L-158
47	Todd Bilgore	DB	5'9", 215 lbs	EMS B-58
48	Roy Vaccaro	FB	5'11", 225 lbs	E-302
50	L. Hollingsworth	DL	6'0", 240 lbs	L-107
51	Peter Connolly	DL	6'1", 250 lbs	L-33
52	Mike Scanna	LB	6'2", 230 lbs	E-68
53	Alex Sayers	LB	6'2", 215 lbs	L-122
56	Spencer Moroney	OL	6'5", 255 lbs	L-18
59	Robert Martell	OL	6'0", 250 lbs	EMS B-55
63	Tony Mastrelli	OL	5'8", 235 lbs	L-56
64	Adam McEntee	OL	6'0", 270 lbs	L-166
65	Bryan Steinmuller	OL	5'11", 240 lbs	L-25
66	William Greenberg	OL	6'3", 275 lbs	L-17
68	Steve Murphy	OL	6'2", 275 lbs	L-1
69	Woody McHale	OL	6'3", 270 lbs	FM
72	Dan Ligarzewski	DL	6'2", 245 lbs	L-18
73	Bobby Eustace	OL	6'3", 300 lbs	L-27
74	Christopher Spagnola	DL	6'3", 270 lbs	L-113
75	James Turchiano	OL	6'1", 275 lbs	E-280
76	Tim Sommerlad	OL	6'0", 315lbs	Retired
77	Shawn Healy	OL	6'2", 290 lbs	EMS B-19
78	Scott Burik	LB	6'2", 215 lbs	Sq 288
80	Anthony Abbatemarco	WR	5'10", 190 lbs	E-80
81	Timothy Olin	WR	5'11", 200 lbs	E-93
83	Michael Wildes	WR	6'2", 225 lbs	E-279
86	Justin Waltz	WR	6'4", 225 lbs	L-144
87	Paul Mannix	DL	6'2", 230 lbs	D-6
89	Bryan Vomero	WR	5'10", 180 lbs	E-247
91	Anthony Petito	DL	6'2", 215 lbs	L-131
93	Tom Hainas	DL	6'2", 255 lbs	E-97
95	Jason Charles	DL	5'10", 250 lbs	E-50
99	Aaron Martin	DL	6'3", 295 lbs	L-170

Captains Highlighted in red. First year players highlighted in green.

Coaches
Mike Stackpole	Head Coach	L-133
Sal Lupia	Offensive Coordinator	E-318
Tony Marden	Offensive Line	Retired
Artie Sartor	Offensive Line	Retired
Marc Poppe	Offensive Line	Retired
Tom Melia	Receivers	Retired
Rick Kotula	Receivers	E-284
Jaime Resker	Running Backs	Retired
John Rosati	Defensive Coordinator	B-1
JJ Nesheiwat	Defensive Backs	Civilian
Arnie Galvez	Defensive Line	L-4
Tim Jones	Defensive Line
Craig Cardi	Linebackers	E-307
Brian Hennelly	Special Teams	E-42

Staff
Pudgie Walsh	Founding Head Coach	Retired
Bob Broderick	General Manager	Retired
John Mooney	Field Manager	L-154
Mike Narducci	Special Assistant	E-28
Jim Welch	Trainer	L-7
Gene Giammarino	Trainer	Civilian
Maggie Narducci	Photographer	Civilian

Board
Troy Roberts	President	L-31
Steve Orr	Vice President	Retired
Tom Narducci	Treasurer	E-201
Alex Sayers	Sergeant-at-Arms	L-122
Jim Grillo	Recording Secretary	L-24
Bob Gerace	Defensive Player Rep.	E-314
Rob Gnerre	Defensive Player Rep.	E-246
Paul Neuman	Offensive Player Rep.	L-28
Tom Cozzi	Offensive Player Rep.	E-89
Mike Hyland	President - Alumni Assoc.	Retired
Bob Sutherland	V.P. - Alumni Assoc.	Div-6

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