'46 - U of Maryland football standout and NFL Asst coach for Eagles and N.Y. Jets Bil Keane '40 - creator of The Family Circus comic Bob (Hird) Kelly '81 - Local traffic reporter and T.V. personality Frank "Bucko" Kilroy '39 - All-Pro lineman for Philadelphia Eagles during Championships of 1948 & 1949. Also, an NFL scout and G.M. for Cowboys & N.E. Patriots. Joe Maneely '44 - comic book artist for Marvel Comics Walt Masterson '38 - Major League pitcher for 16 seasons (1939–56) with the Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox, and Detroit Tigers. He compiled a 77-100 record. Bernard "Benny" McLaughlin '46 - a member of the U.S. National & U.S. Olympic Soccer teams (1948-1957) earned 12 Caps. Member of National Soccer Hall of Fame & Temple U Athletic Hall of Fame. He also played Professional soccer for many years. Bobby McNeil '56 - former Pro Basketball player and 3-time 1st Team Big Five All-Star guard. Inducted in Saint Joseph's University Athletic Hall of Fame Michael H. O'Brien '72 - Pennsylvania State Representative Dennis Patrick '35 - the stage name of noted actor of screen and T.V., real last name was Harrison Frank Reagan '37 - 1st Team All-American football player for U of Pennsylvania in 1940. He played for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL during the 1940s and 1950s. He won a World Championship with the '49 Eagles. Later, Head football Coach & A.D. at Villanova U. Inducted into U of Pennsylvania Athletic Hall of Fame. Hank Siemiontkowski '68 - NCAA Basketball All-Tournament Team for Villanova University in 1971 Joseph F. Smith '39 - U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 3rd district from 1981 to 1983 Joe Verdeur '44 - U.S. Olympic gold medalist 1948 in swimming. Inducted into U.S. National Swimming Hall of Fame & voted greatest American swimmer of the 1st half-century. Jack Whitaker '41 - Emmy award winning American sportscaster, inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Best known for calling Triple Crown Horse Racing & Golf's Major tournaments on television. Also worked early Super Bowls and CBS Sports Spectacular. Also inducted into St Joseph's University Hall of Fame. Died August 18, 2019. James Williams '68 - Philadelphia Labor Union See also Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia Philadelphia Catholic League Northeast Philadelphia References External links Website for The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Website for the Alumni