What do you think of our list of celebrities who've said they grew up in Burlington?
Does someone not deserve to be on this list because they weren't around long enough?
Did we forget anyone?
Famous folks from Burlington?
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Famous folks from Burlington?
posted at 12/1/2011 10:02 AM EST
- BDCAndrew
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Re: Famous folks from Burlington?
posted at 12/2/2011 9:11 AM EST
- bugmenotscreen
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You guys forgot Denny Terrio! Born in Revere, raised in Burlington. -
Re: Famous folks from Burlington?
posted at 12/2/2011 1:04 PM EST
- ganley19
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Pam Ganley - Head of Media Relations for the Red Sox? Graduated from Burlington High School in 1997 -
Re: Famous folks from Burlington?
posted at 12/20/2011 12:38 PM EST
- BR2010
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Bobby Jay (Hockey) Played 10 years professionally. * 1993-94, Played for the Phoenix Roadrunners, then the Kings' top affiliate, He played in 65 games for Phoenix and earned a brief call-up with the parent club, playing in three games for the Kings. * 1994-95, Played for the Detroit Vipers, where he spent seven seasons as a player and assistant coach. * 1994-99, Played for the Detroit Vipers
Coaching:* 1999- 2001, Assistant coach to Detroit Vipers* 2001- 03, Assistant coach to Manchester Monarchs* 2003-04, Assistant coach to San Antonio Rampage* 2004 – 07, Assistant coach to Harvard University -
Re: Famous folks from Burlington?
posted at 1/10/2012 8:59 AM EST
- SlimPickensIII
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Head Slap! Of course, who could forget the immortal Bobby Jay (Hockey). I remember his finest hour, when he gave that guy a water bottle on the bench once up at the Verizon Center. Folks still talk about that.
And yo, Pam, it's considered poor form to nominate yourself. While you have household name recognition, I really think they were looking for it to extend beyond the Hanley household. -
Re: Famous folks from Burlington?
posted at 1/10/2012 1:38 PM EST
- scabot3677
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Steven Wright is by far the most famous Burlington resident. Not bad for a Terrace Hall Avenue guy! David Diamond a close second. -
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posted at 1/19/2012 11:59 AM EST
- diron
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Amy Poehler SNL and Parks & RecreationHer uncle coached my son in soccerSteve Strachan Boston College and LA Raidersmy backup running back in Pop WarnerKitty and Peter Carruthers Silver in the Sarajevo OlympicsKitty was in my graduating classMark and Scott Fusco Harvard and Hobey Baker Awardthat's equivalent to the HeismanMark was in my elementary schoolJay Pandolfo NJ Devils I got to kiss the Stanley Cupat the Town Common. I said even if the B's win I will not getnear the Stanley Cup.Mr. Fogelberg who enabled ne to speak at the Historical Societyand was instrumental in me earning the American Heritage merit badge.Steve G. the man at the Cheers Bar who was portrayed in my favorite all time sit-com.Younger sibling in the BHS Marching BandTom McGuinness the American Airlines Pilot on 9-11-01Graduated with his sister Cathy and a superb football player.Jim Trentini taught at BHS and was a football coach.Superb teacher who I said should be on TV teachingVinny Barbarino aka John Travolta on Welcome Back Kotter. -
Re: Famous folks from Burlington?
posted at 2/19/2012 7:44 PM EST
- superdeckman
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Tom Barrasso started out in bulington. Lived down the flats in beautiful winnmere. He got a couple of cups ! Must be the water. -
Re: Famous folks from Burlington?
posted at 8/8/2012 1:17 PM EDT
- phunkyjay
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In Response to Re: Famous folks from Burlington?:Pam Ganley - Head of Media Relations for the Red Sox? Graduated from Burlington High School in 1997
Posted by ganley19
Really? How does that qualifiy as a "celebrity"? -
Re: Famous folks from Burlington?
posted at 8/8/2012 1:20 PM EDT
- phunkyjay
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Aly Raisman is not FROM Burlington. She trained there. She probably goes shopping at the Chestnut Hill Mall but that doesn't mean she's from Newton. She's FROM Needham. Her house is in Needham. Her parents are in Needham. Her school is in Needham. Nuff said.