MARK MARINI CLASS OF 1975
Mark Marini was in the South Philadelphia High School graduating class of 1975.
Mark was a two-sport athlete who played baseball and ice hockey. Because of Mark’s exceptional speed he would be a familiar face on the base path. Coach Pendino knew he would be able to steal bases and score a run in tight game situations. He was also a good defensive player. In the field, he had consistent success at the plate, which allowed him the opportunity to get on base and be in scoring position for the Southern team
Mark also played ice hockey for Southern which was a sport he excelled in. He was the highest goal scorer in his Junior and Senior years at Southern. He was named Captain of the team in his senior year. The two years Mark played hockey for Southern the team only lost 1 game each of the years he played. Mark had many game deciding goals that came off his stick. Thanks to Mark’s talent Southern defeated Haverford High, St James Prep and Newman High School. Southern’s Ice Hockey Team dominated the Inter County League which to lots of media coverage from the South Philadelphia Review and the Philadelphia Daily News where Marks was asked for post game comment on many occasions.