Ryan Gallagher’s magic shot

by | Feb 16, 2013 | Newton | 6 comments

Watch this video (and read the Herald story) about Newton North senior Ryan Gallagher first and only varsity game.

WHDH-TV –

6 Comments

  1. Greg Reibman
    Greg Reibman on February 16, 2013 at 8:32 am

    From the Herald story..

    A loyal team manager for both the football and basketball teams, Gallagher was told by Connolly that he would be dressing as a player for the first time as part of the school’s Senior Night celebration. According to teammate Jack Boucher, Gallagher practiced with the team earlier in the week and they kept running the same play that resulted in Thursday night’s fairy-tale moment.

    Only Ryan kept missing.

    “I think we ran it seven or eight times and he missed every shot,” Boucher said. “Then he goes out in the game and effortlessly hits nothing but net. We just went nuts on the bench.”

    Here’s another look….

  2. BOB BURKE
    BOB BURKE on February 17, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    @Greg. This is a great story about a wonderful guy. Everyone should read it. We need more stuff like this. I love stories about people who overcome adversity to do things they aren’t supposed to do. This is classic that.

  3. Mark Marderosian
    Mark Marderosian on February 18, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    Finally got chance to watch this. Gosh, it’s great. Loved it and kudos all around to Ryan, the Coaches and the team.
    Thanks for posting.

  4. Kara
    Kara on February 19, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Thanks for sharing, Greg! I think we need an official weekly feel-good story on Village14!

    • Greg Reibman
      Greg Reibman on February 19, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      @Kare: Are you suggesting that “retired alderman decides to run again” isn’t “feel good” enough for you?

  5. Kara
    Kara on February 19, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Indeed!

    (But I’m only saying such a thing if it doesn’t put me in charge of the “feel good” story of the week. Where’s Jerry?!)