OFFICIAL SITE OF CANISIUS CRUSADERS ATHLETICS

The team MVP, Burke Division All-Star and unanimous All-Catholic tight end played offense, defense and special teams for the Crusaders, recording 10 sacks in eight games during the undefeated 1965 season. On the hardwood, he led Canisius to a Manhattan Cup championship.

Boland's words of thanks:

My sincere thanks to Jay Josker and the administration of Canisius High School for hosting this special awards ceremony.

I also want to give special recognition to my former teammates: Tom Housler ’66, Paul DiRosa ’66 and Michael Thompson ’66 for nominating me for this great honor. 

Many thanks also to my family and friends for all the support and encouragement I have received today and throughout my long life. One last acknowledgement to my mother, Mary Pat Boland, for taking time in her nearly one hundred years of life to help us celebrate this special day!