In Memoriam

La Salle's record-setting quarterback who led the Explorers to a 32-game winning streak and two Catholic League championships, named the Daily News top high school player of the century in 1999.

Penn Charter's head football coach for 14 seasons (1992, 1995-2007) who built the program into an Inter-Ac powerhouse, coaching future NFL quarterback Matt Ryan among many All-City players.

A junior soccer star at Germantown Academy who was a three-year starter, captain, and All-Inter-Ac honoree, tragically killed in an auto accident in February 2008 at age 17.

First team All-Public wide receiver for Martin Luther King High in 2003 and freshman player at Millersville University, Danny passed on December 27, 2004, remembered for his smile and dedication.

Head football coach for 14 seasons at Roman Catholic (1996-99) and Cardinal O'Hara (2004-13), capturing Catholic League titles at both schools and compiling a 95-60 CL record before passing at age 49.

Starting point guard for Western Kentucky and former star at Parkway High, Danny collapsed after a pickup game at Mallery RC on May 8, 2005. An autopsy revealed cardiomyopathy as the cause of death.

A Monsignor Bonner graduate ('08) and freshman at the University of West Virginia, Dave played varsity football at Bonner and was remembered for his infectious smile and team-first attitude.

A soccer player and rower at La Salle High ('05), Drew was attending Saint Joseph's University and pledging Pi Kappa Alpha when he passed in a dirt-bike accident on March 11, 2006.

Widely considered the nation's No. 1 basketball player in 2000 while at Roman Catholic and one of the top five in Philly history, Eddie had a six-year NBA career before his tragic death in Houston in 2007.

A 2005 Malvern Prep grad and lacrosse player who earned a scholarship to Saint Joseph's, Evan passed on September 20, 2005 after a courageous, lengthy battle against cancer, inspiring all who knew him.

A junior guard for Paul Robeson High's basketball team and straight-A student with no criminal history, Halim was shot to death on April 6, 2009, just as he was getting excited about his senior season.

A point guard of rare skills and court sense who starred at Monsignor Bonner ('86) and Saint Joseph's, named first team Daily News All-City. Shot to death on June 4, 2004 in Southwest Philadelphia.

A soccer and baseball player at North Catholic High ('06) who was the ultimate teammate -- always the loudest voice encouraging his team, known for starting chants at games and his boundless energy.

Beloved scoreboard operator at Father Judge basketball games and constant fixture at youth/CYO games throughout Northeast Philadelphia, known for his big heart and legendary thumb-wrestling challenges.

A star defensive lineman at Southern High, first team coaches' All-Public, excited about his acceptance to Bloomsburg University, Tyree was killed in a shooting on January 22, 2010 after coaching a youth basketball game.