Richard Carreiro - Class of 2007

One of the all-time greatest soccer players to don the cleats at Bridgewater State College, Richard Carreiro excelled on the pitch as a four-year letterman from 1956 to 1959.  Nicknamed "The Cannon" due to his vicious shot, Richard scored an impressive 70 goals and added 35 assists in his collegiate career. While a student at New Bedford High School in the early 50's, Richard was solely responsible for resurrecting soccer as a sport at the school. He captained the New Bedford High School soccer team his senior year, and, at the age of 18, was the youngest soccer player to play "Big League Soccer" east of the Mississippi. In 1952, before attending college, Richard entered the military.  While in the military, he graduated from the U.S. Army Physical Training School Supervisor Course.  He also graduated from Ranger School and captained the U.S. Army Soccer Team in Augsburg, Germany. After serving in the armed forces he went on to attend Bridgewater Teachers College, now obviously know as Bridgewater State College. After receiving his Bridgewater education, Richard taught at New Bedford High school for 37 years. He now resides in New Bedford with his wife of 49 years, Leonora.

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Last Modified: November 15, 2007