Swampscott’s Ed Toner assumed many roles: teacher, coach, administrator, professional football player, avid sports fan, just to name a few… But above all, Toner, who died Aug. 28 at age 81, was a … [Read more...] about Former patriot Ed Toner, a Swampscott icon, dies at 81
Big Blue. Big impacts. Big losses.
Earlier this year – just 25 days apart – Swampscott said goodbye to two sports giants. Legendary coach Frank DeFelice, who won nearly 65% of his baseball games at Swampscott High, died Jan. 14 at … [Read more...] about Big Blue. Big impacts. Big losses.
A Hall of Fame calling for Fred Doyle
Believe it or not, five undefeated seasons, eight Northeastern Conference championships, and a coaching record of 180-45-1 are only a few of the accomplishments that track and cross country coach Fred … [Read more...] about A Hall of Fame calling for Fred Doyle
Frankly, Swampscott got it right
Big Blue, bigger impact. If you walked into the Dick Lynch Gymnasium at Swampscott High School ahead of the boys basketball game against Winthrop on Jan. 16, you would have witnessed lots of hugs, … [Read more...] about Frankly, Swampscott got it right
A two-sport gunslinger
Whether it be the office, the dance floor, or anywhere, some people just like being behind the scenes. But not 15-year-old Jack Spear, Swampscott’s starting quarterback and closer on the baseball … [Read more...] about A two-sport gunslinger