Rugby Ball
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.135.1
Dimensions: 6 in X 13.5 in X 6 in
Dimensions (Metric): 15.24 cm X 34.29 cm X 15.24 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 15.24 cm X 34.29 cm X 15.24 cm
Source: Annemarie Heeran
Credit Line: Gift of the family of Charles Heeran
Description
Memorial rugby ball dedicated to Charles Francis Xavier Heeran. Printed on the ball is "Xavier High School RFC | Est. 1976," with the school's logo in the center. "In Memory | Charles Francis Xavier Heeran" is handwritten on the ball.
Memorial rugby ball dedicated to Charles Francis Xavier Heeran. Printed on the ball is "Xavier High School RFC | Est. 1976," with the school's logo in the center. "In Memory | Charles Francis Xavier Heeran" is handwritten on the ball.
Historical Notes
Charles Heeran was born in Far Rockaway, Queens. He lived in Rockaway Beach, where he helped out at his father’s restaurant, tending bar and running events. A Cantor Fitzgerald sales trader, Charles had been offered a promotion to the company’s London office but turned it down to stay close to family. On September 11, Charles was at work on the North Tower’s 104th floor. He was 23 years old.
Charles Heeran was born in Far Rockaway, Queens. He lived in Rockaway Beach, where he helped out at his father’s restaurant, tending bar and running events. A Cantor Fitzgerald sales trader, Charles had been offered a promotion to the company’s London office but turned it down to stay close to family. On September 11, Charles was at work on the North Tower’s 104th floor. He was 23 years old.
