Eddie Jeremiah

Hockey legend Eddie Jeremiah attended Hebron from 1924-1926, and he is among Hebron’s most notable Alumni. When his grand niece, Barbara Tomasian, arrived on campus in 2011 bearing “The Prophets” 85 year old scrapbook and other keepsakes to donate to the Bell-LIpman Archives, it was an incredible moment. The scrapbook is filled with newspaper clippings of championship seasons, camaraderie, and daily life at the Academy. Among the storied pages of undefeated seasons and New England Championships, there is a series of articles explaining Jeremiah’s and his teammates’ refusal to play due to unfair punishment for their behavior at a local theater. Head of School Ralph Hunt appears to have capitulated and the season continued!

In 2016 this author discovered Eddie Jeremiah’s 1926 New Championship medallion in an Ebay auction. Upon winning the medallion, he promptly did a victory dance in his living room. Located now in the “treasure” case of the Bell-LipmanArchives, Jeremiah’s name and captaincy of the team are clearly seen across the .75 inch gold medal.

The team photo is from Eddie Jeremiah’s first season at Hebron, he is seated, third from the left. He helped lead the team to an 8-0 record, practicing on outdoor ice on the newly named Andrew’s Field and also Marshall Pond.

Also pictured is Eddie Jeremiah’s varsity letter signed by Head of School Ralph Hunt and Coach Chase.

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