EDDIE NEILSON SPORTS AND WAR HERO - AGAWAM HIGH HALL OF FAME

Eddie Neilson Receiving Hall of Fame Induction

Shown With His Daughter, Nancy

Today at a Dinner and Ceremony at Agawam High, Eddie Neilson, as the lone surviving member of the Agawam High School Football Team of 1940 received, for the team, a Certificate and Plaque for Induction into the Agawam High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Eddie, now 93 years old, was the star quarterback for the team that went 8-0 during the regular season and was the Western Mass Champion. He also starred for the Agawam High basketball and track teams.

He went on to become a World War II hero having fought in the decisive Battle of the Bulge. His unit snuck through German lines who had the 101st Airborne and two other units surrounded without supplies. This enabled these American units to be saved that would have otherwise been defeated and most probably killed. This was a famous World War II battle that helped decide the fate of Europe for the American and Allied Forces fighting against the Germans. Eddie is a true hero in all respects.

Alfredo DiLascia
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