Athletics
We are certain that the boys of Fox Valley Catholic High participated in interscholastic athletics. It
is probable that the boys played basketball, baseball, and track. The coaches names and team records are needed.
Also needed are the team colors, fight song, and team nickname.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Other activities such as dances, class plays, and various clubs may have been a part of the Fox Valley
Catholic High School experience as well. We are hopeful an area fan or alumni can help us with this information.
Memorable Alumni
As noted by Charlie Essig.
Francis "Chick" Hearn:
:
"Aurora Fox Valley Catholic High School for Boys' most notable student was probably, Francis "Chick" Hearn, famed
broadcaster of the Los Angeles Lakers. Chick attended Fox Valley for a year or two before transferring to East Aurora
High School, from which he graduated in the early 1930's.
Chick started his career doing high school games on WBNU in Aurora before moving to Peoria
with WBMD and later to Los Angeles, where he became noted for broadcasting 3,338 CONSECUTIVE Laker games.
Chick was credited with inventing such colorful phrases as, “slam dunk” and
“air ball”:
Chick was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame the American Sportscaster
Hall of Fame
Charles Ronan:
"Another notable student was Charles Ronan, emeritus professor of history
at Chicago’s Loyola University."
Seeking More Information
If you have more information you would like to share regarding Aurora Fox Valley Catholic High School
for Boys please complete a School Submission Form or write us a note on the Guest Commentary page. We are especially interested in a photo of the current school building. You can also
e-mail us at ihsgdwebsite@comcast.net or you can write to us at:
Illinois HS Glory Days
6439 N. Neva Ave.
Chicago, Il. 60631
