Edward Bouley
Graduating class: 1973
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 2018
Hall of Fame Category: Athlete
Both on and off the field, Edward “Boo” Bouley was known for his ardent spirit and noteworthy leadership. Eddie spent his high school career on the football, baseball and track and field teams. He was a four-year member of both the baseball and football teams, but it was on the football field where he earned most of his athletic achievements.
As a three-year starter as a two-way lineman for the Blue Devils Varsity Football Team (1970-1972), Eddie’s tenacity on the field made him a vital member of the team and a valuable left offensive tackle that every quarterback needs and appreciates. Not only was Ed an asset to the offense, but his contribution to the defense, splitting his time between the defensive line and line backing positions, was crucial to his team’s success. His presence and tenacity helped to lead FHS to South Coast Conference championships in 1971 and 1972.
Eddie is best known for being a quiet leader who led by example. His hard work, dedication and toughness were an inspiration to his teammates. Apart for having the size and athleticism to be a dominating player, Eddie was celebrated for his determination and leadership.
In addition to being praised by both coaches and teammates, Eddie was recognized as a two-time member of both the All-Conference and elite All-Suburban teams and received honorable mention on the Boston Globe’s All-Scholastic Division III Team. Despite playing “in the trenches” both ways and even changing his position in his senior year, Ed excelled and set an example for his teammates. Furthermore, Eddie shined as a first baseman on the Varsity Baseball team and even found some success on the Fairhaven High School Track Team.
After his tenure at Fairhaven High School, Eddie went on to play football as a postgraduate at the prestigious Milford Academy in Connecticut and then attended the University of Maine where he continued to play football. Upon returning to the South Coast, Eddie spent fifteen years scalloping out of the Port of New Bedford. He is a recently retired Lieutenant of the Bristol County Sherriff’s Office.