Aquinas College

Inducted in 2004, left Aquinas 34 years ago, but continues to hold the College's title as all-time leading rebounder. During an outstanding college career, Pat established many records that remain today, including most rebounds (1092), highest per-game rebound average (11.5), most rebounds in a season (398), most rebounds in a singles game (30 against Lake Superior State), and highest per-game-rebounds in a single season (13.6). Pat is also ranked 15th in all-time leading scoring with nearly 1,300 points. Although he played he played much of his career against much bigger opponents, Pat's tenacity and outstanding jumping ability allowed him to excel. He was an NAIA All-Starter twice and led Aquinas to post season play on two occasions. Pat came to Aquinas form Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago. He returned to his hometown after graduation when he began a 30 year career with the Chicago Police Department. He retired in 2000 and is currently a counselor in the Cook County Boot Camp, where comprehensive education and rehabilitation programs are provided to give convicted felons an alternative to prison. Pat and his wife of 34 years, Mary Jane (Begin), a former Aquinas student, have three children, Eddie, Karen, and Kevin.