Hall of Fame
A native of Springfield, Mass., Paul Brissette starred at Cathedral High School in both baseball and basketball.
Concentrating his efforts on baseball at Holy Cross, Brissette was the starting second baseman on the 1952 College World Series championship squad and was the batting star of the 15-3 win over Western Michigan when he had a pair of doubles. During that 1952 season, he helped the national championship team to an overall record of 22-3.
Brissette’s solid play led to his selection as District I All-Star at second base following both his junior and senior seasons. Known as a steady hitter, he batted .275 during the national championship season, followed up with a .328 average in 1953 and a .292 mark as a senior in 1954.
Brissette later enjoyed a successful career in the radio and television industry as owner of Brissette Broadcasting Co.
