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In Memory of Pete Frates

Pete Frates, Boston College baseball alumnus and a champion for those living with ALS, passed away today at age 34 after living with ALS for 7 years. Pete was a true example of BC’s goal to be “men and women for others”, always helping improve the lives of fellow ALS patients while fighting the disease himself.

Pete played for the Boston College baseball team from 2004-2007, captaining the Eagles as a senior. An outfielder, he graduated from BC with 11 career home runs, including a team leading 5 in both his junior and senior seasons.

In 2012, Pete was diagnosed with ALS.