JOE MACALI, JR, CLASS OF 1984
Joe “Baba” Macali was a six-letter athlete at Southern from 1981 to 1984. He received two for football, two for baseball and 2 for bowling. He was the first recipient of the Award for Best Lineman of the Thanksgiving game. He was also a member of the All-Public 1st football team. Joe was Team Co-Captain of Football and Bowling and Team Captain and was a starter on the Daily News All Public Team. At Southern he also participated 3 Years South Philadelphia High School Choir and participant in SPHS shows.
Joe received the South Philly Businessmen’s Athletic Award for 21 Years of Coaching 7 – 12-year-olds Pee Wee Football. Coached over 1,000 young Athletes
He is a Retired retail manager (PetSmart), community leader, and activist. He has been married to Lisa for 33 years, and together they have 3 children: Joseph, Brittany, and Freddy.