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Football community mourns loss of Joe Segreti, former Pinkerton star

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:49 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

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Joe Segreti, a celebrated running back from Pinkerton Academy and College of the Holy Cross, passed away on September 3 at age 57. His death, with the cause still unidentified, prompted a moment of silence at Holy Cross' game against Yale. Segreti was known not only for his athletic prowess but also for his character, described as gracious and humble by peers, including Pinkerton football coach Brian O'Reilly. Segreti, alongside teammate Ryan Mihalko, led Pinkerton to consecutive state championships in 1985 and 1986. He finished his college career as Holy Cross’ second all-time leading rusher, garnering several honors including first-team All-American.

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•Segreti died on September 3, 2026, in New York.
•Holy Cross observed a moment of silence during a game against Yale.
•He was a key player in Pinkerton's state championship wins in 1985 and 1986.
•Segreti is second on Holy Cross' all-time rushing list with 3,461 yards.
•He earned multiple accolades, including first-team All-American honors.

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10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Former Pinkerton star Segreti remembered as amazing player, person

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As amazing a running back as Joe Segreti was, he was an even better person. Segreti, who grew up in Derry and was a star rusher at both Pinkerton Academy and College of the Holy Cross, died on Sept. 3 in New York at age 57. The cause of death is unknown. Holy Cross held a moment of silence for Segreti before its home loss to Yale on Saturday. “There wasn’t anybody who didn’t like Joe,” said ...
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