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34rd Annual Fran Fanelli Award

The Fran Fanelli award is a long lasting Gaels tradition dating back to 1976 when the first Fran Fanelli was awarded. The award is present to an active Midget or Junior Midget football player recognized for his outstanding and permanent contributions to the Melrose Parks Gaels football organization.

All eligible players for the Fran Fanelli award must meet the following requirements:

  • Currently enrolled as an 8th grader
  • A member of the Melrose Park Gaels for at least 3 consecutive
    years (including current year)
  • Excels in leadership and sportsmanship on and off the field

The winner(s) is selected by a vote from his fellow teammates and cheerleaders from the two highest levels.
The winner's name is added to the award along side the names of previous Fran Fanelli winners.

The 2009 Fran Fanelli winner was...

Donald Dukes

Congratulations to Donald and good luck in all your future endeavors.

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