PETER F. QUINLAN, Class of 1980

PETER F. QUINLAN
Class of 1980
Inducted in 1992

Voted the most Outstanding Athlete of the Class of 1980 at Lowell High School, Peter Quinlan earned a reputation as one of the most versatile Red Raider athletes of recent years.

On the gridiron, Peter displayed outstanding athleticism by performing at no fewer than 9 different positions–from quarterback to nose tackle. A two-year starter for coach Walter Nelson, Peter achieved All-Star status as a senior tight end/linebacker while serving as Lowell High School’s 1979 Captain. He was the recipient of the prestigious Ray Riddick award that year.

On the diamond, Peter excelled as a two-year starter for coach George Cunha, playing all of the infield positions and catcher during his career. After leading the 18–4 Eastern Mass Class A semi-finalist Red Raiders in home runs, triples, and RBI’s in 1979, Peter captained the 1980 Raider Squad.

Peter was also an All-Star for the zone 5 champion Lowell American Legion Team, leading the team in home runs, triples, and RBI’s.

Peter matriculated at Holy Cross, where he blossomed into a 3-year letter-winner and 2 year starter at middle guard. During a stellar career in which he accumulated 217 tackles, Peter received numerous honors. He culminated an outstanding career for the Crusaders by being named Holy Cross’s outstanding defensive lineman, a 1st team ECAC All-Star and an Honorable Mention All-American as Holy Cross advanced to the NCAA 1-AA playoffs in 1983.

 Peter also performed for Pittsburgh of the USFL and had a tryout with the Green Bay Packers in 1985.

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