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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

Official Bravest Merchandise

The only place to order your authentic FDNY Bravest Football Merchandise. We have Jerseys, Shirts, Hats, Women's shorts and capri pants plus much much more. Makes the perfect gift! Shop Now

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

2009 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	Lucas Niskanen	WR	6'2" , 220 lbs	E-31
6	Kenneth DeForrest	WR	5'10", 190 lbs	E-155
7	Paul Neuman	RB	5'6", 185 lbs	L-28
8	Joe Columbia	WR	5'8", 180 lbs	E-163
9	Bobby Gerace	LB	6'0", 230 lbs	E-314
10	Paul Pennolino	QB	6'0", 195 lbs	L-101
11	Joseph Metress	QB	5'11", 190 lbs	L-131
12	Daniel Cowhig	RB	5'10", 205	L-82
13	Robert McGuire	DB	5'11", 200 lbs	E=290
14	Matt T. Quinn	DB	5'11", 175 lbs	L-105
15	Joe Monferrato	QB	6'0", 216 lbs	L-166
16	Greg Pacifico	QB	5'8", 175 lbs	E-153
17	Mike Patroni	WR	5'9", 170 lbs	E-24
18	Gordon Tunison	DB	5'8", 155 lbs	L-15
19	Andrew Brown	WR	6'6", 220 lbs	L-151
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	Khalid Martin	RB	5'10", 200 lbs	E-239
26	Mike McPartland	DB	6'1", 205 lbs	L-44
27	Alex Pagan	DB	5'10", 170 lbs	E-277
28	Bill Rix	DB	5'6", 155 lbs	E-40
30	Stephen Marley	LB	6'1", 215 lbs	L-44
31	Mike Esposito	DB	5'9", 180 lbs	E-275
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
39	Matt Meagher	K	6'1" , 180 lbs	L-174
40	Juan Lebron	RB	5'9", 195 lbs	EMS B-39
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	Anthony Perrone	LB	6'1", 225 lbs	E-44
47	Todd Bilgore	DB	5'9", 215 lbs	EMS B-58
48	Anthony Mazzariello	LB	6'2", 240 lbs	E-97
50	L. Hollingsworth	DL	6'0", 240 lbs	L-107
51	Pete Connolly	DL	6'1", 230 lbs	L-33
52	Mike Scanna	LB	6'2", 230 lbs	E-68
53	Alex Sayers	LB	6'2", 215 lbs	L-122
55	Luis Grana	LB	6'0", 220 lbs	L-104
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	Matt LaPointe	DL	6'0", 270 lbs	L-108
77	Shawn Healy	OL	6'2", 290 lbs	EMS B-19
80	Anthony Abbatemarco	WR	5'10", 180 lbs	E-80
81	Tom Herrick	WR	5'11", 185 lbs	E-73
86	Justin Waltz	WR	6'4", 225 lbs	L-144
87	Paul Mannix	DL	6'2", 230 lbs	D-6
88	Dan Gualtieri	WR	6'3", 230 lbs	L-159
89	Bryan Vomero	WR	5'10", 180 lbs	E-247
91	Anthony Petito	DL	6'2", 215 lbs	L-131
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	Running Backs	E-284
John Rosati	Defensive Coordinator	B-1
JJ Nesheiwat	Defensive Backs	Civilian
Tim Jones	Defensive Line
Bill Ligarzewski	Defensive Line	Retired
Craig Cardi	Linebackers	E-307
Brian Hennelly	Special Teams	E-42

Staff
Pudgie Walsh	Founder	Retired
Bob Broderick	General Manager	Retired
John Mooney	Field Manager	L-154
Mike Narducci	Special Assistant	E-28
Dwight Capasso	Trainer
Gene Giammarino	Trainer	Civilian
Ed Leahy	Equipment Manager	Civillian
Gene Jesinkey	Statistician	Retired
Maggie Narducci	Photographer	Civilian

Board
Troy Roberts	President	L-31
Steve Orr	Vice-President	Retired
Tom Narducci	Treasurer	Retired
Paul Neuman	Sergeant-at-Arms	L-28
John Mooney	Recording Secretary	L-154
Bob Gerace	Defensive Player Rep.	E-314
Matt T. Quinn	Defensive Player Rep.	L-105
Kenny DeForrest	Offensive Player Rep.	E-155
Lucas Niskanen	Offensive Player Rep.	L-31

Mike Hyland	Pres. - Alumni Assoc.	Retired
Bob Sutherland	V.P. - Alumni Assoc.	Div-6
Frank Ancona	Sgt. At Arms	Retired
Mike Legge	Secratary	E - 277

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