Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation Announces $10,000 Sponsorship of “Rice in the D” 2026 supporting scholarships and the Brother Rice Endowment Fund (BREF).
Troy, MI – May 11, 2026 — The Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation (AFLF) is proud to announce a $10,000 Sponsorship in support of student financial…
Day of Remembrance and Celebration Set for May 17 to Honor Shrine and Brother Rice Coach Al Fracassa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick Callaghan248-875-6009 When Brother Rice High School football coach Al Fracassa died on September 7, 2025 at the age of 92, the…
Announcing the Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation Advisory Board
As President of the Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation, I am proud to announce the members of our Advisory Board. Coach Al Fracassa’s legacy was never just…
The Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation Launches to Preserve a Life of Faith, Character & Community Leadership
The newly established Al Fracassa Legacy Foundation announces its official launch, dedicated to honoring the life and values of Coach Al Fracassa—a man whose commitment…
Coach’s Enduring Legacy
Some say Coach Fracassa belonged to Brother Rice. But perhaps the truth is this: Brother Rice belonged to him. Every player who raised a helmet in his locker room, every student who sought his compassion, every colleague who walked the halls beside him, every alumnus who still lives by his mottos decades later — every life he touched is part of the story of Al Fracassa.
We mourn his passing, but more than that, we celebrate a life lived with purpose, humility, and heart. He asked his players to “Do it better than it’s ever been done before.” And he did. In every season of his remarkable life – he truly did.