James E. Gallagher

SHS Class of 1952
4 Years Varsity Basketball 1952
Leading Scorer 280 Points
1952 Class S State Champions
1952 All-State Basketball
4 Years Varsity Baseball
3 Years Varsity Football
Fairfield University Basketball 1952-1953
CCSU Basketball 1955-1957
CCSU Football 1956-1957
CCSU Baseball 1956-1957
2006 Inducted CCSU Athletic Hall of Fame

A 1952 graduate of SHS, James "Jim" Gallagher, was a tough, versatile 3 sport competitor. During his career, Jim earned varsity letters for 3 years of basketball, 3 years of baseball and 2 years of football. Known for his aggressive play, Jim led the basketball team in scoring and rebounding his senior year, en route to winning the CT Class S State Championship in Basketball and earning First-Team All-State Honors. After graduating, Jim received a scholarship to Fairfield University, playing for 1 year, then finishing his athletic career at Central Connecticut State University where he was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.