Anthony Santoro graduated in 1991 and was a three-year varsity
baseball starter and was selected to the All-Northwest Conference team each of
those years. In 1991, he was named All-State. He also received the Outstanding
Achievement Award in ’91, for the highest batting average.
Santoro played in three state title games, and BHS prevailed in
two of those championship matchups.
In 1990, the Redcoats beat New London 4-3 in the state title game
on a grand slam by Santoro. Berlin finished 22-0 that season and went 62-3
during Santoro’s time in the starting lineup.
Santoro was an American Legion Zone III All-Star and played on the
state select Legion team in a game against the Honduras Olympic Team.
Santoro continued his baseball career at Western Connecticut State
University.
In 2011, Santoro was one of the top vote-getters as a second
baseman in The Berlin Citizen’s “All-Time 9” baseball team, voted on by the
community.
Santoro was a three-year varsity starter on the BHS football team,
and played both defensive back and quarterback during his career. He was
selected to the All-NWC team in ’90 and ’91 and was All-State in ’90.
During Santoro’s three years as a starter, the Redcoats compiled a
record of 25-5, and during the ’91 season allowed no touchdown receptions. Coach
Al Pelligrinelli referred to Santoro as “the leader of our defense.”Santoro had
nine career interceptions, and as quarterback his senior year threw for 700
yards and eight touchdowns. He received the Coaches Award that season.
Santoro graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a
degree in criminal justice, and has worked for the Department of Corrections
the past 14 years. He resides in Berlin with his wife, Angie, and daughters
Lilly and Gabriella.