Peter Joseph
Graduating class: 1994
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 2017
Hall of Fame Category: Athlete
During his time at Fairhaven High School, Peter Joseph was an athlete for all seasons. A three-season athlete at Fairhaven High School, Peter Joseph, played football, basketball, and baseball. Peter earned a varsity letter in both his junior and senior years for each of the sports he participated while at Fairhaven.
During his senior year, Peter led the Blue Devils to an 8-2 record in football. As the quarterback of the Blue Devils, Peter rushed for just under 1,000 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. The highlight 36-8 win over rival Dartmouth. For his senior season, Peter was selected as a Standard Times All-Star, an SCC All-Star and was nominated to be the team’s representative for the Otto Graham award.
Basketball was another sport Peter would excel in during his senior year. Although the Blue Devils had an up and down season, Peter remained a constant presence throughout the year. His scoring average of 15.9 points per game ranked him tenth in the area for scoring. His highlight for the season was a 29 point game versus Nauset. For the season, Peter was also recognized as both a Standard Times All-Star and an SCC All-Star.
In baseball Peter was a strong hitter, hitting .359 his senior year. Peter was also the team’s catcher. Peter was recognized as an honorable mention for the SCC All-Star team in his senior year.
Peter continues to call Fairhaven his home. He lives in town with his wife and children. Peter has volunteered his time and has coached a number of youth sports in the area. Peter has also volunteered time to work with the Fairhaven High School football team.