Those who were Affiliated to our Institute on this day, August 9, 2009, William Taylor "Billy" Canale AFSC
"Billy" (William Taylor) Canale was honored as an inductee of the 2016 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. "Six brothers dedicated to their faith, family and football. John Branston called the Canale Brothers 'The first family of Memphis jockdom.' The brothers would have disavowed such celebrity. They're far too humble. Form oldest to youngest, Frank, George, Whit, Justin, Billy, and Conn grew up on the family's 70-acre farm must east of Memphis. A 1964 Sports Illustrated article described the six sons as having 'made the family the most notable in southern football ... the seventh might have added to the family football stature had not her parents named her Mary Arnette.' Their father, George Canale Sr., had played for Notre Dame. When asked if his sons got their athleticism from him, he insisted it came instead from their mother, Augusta Hise Canale, a former All-Star basketball player. This remarkable family gene pool was sought out by the premier football programs across the South. A 'who's who' of coaching notables – including John Vaught and Paul "Bear" Bryant, on multiple occasions – visited at the Canale dinner table. The brothers all starred at either Christian Brothers High School or Memphis Catholic, and each played football in the vaunted Southern Conference, Frank, George, and White at the University of Tennessee, and Justin, Billy, and Conn at Mississippi State. One game found Mr. & Mrs. Canale in the end zone to remain neutral. At the core of their athletic achievement – rooted in dedication, humility, generosity, and faith – lies a family bond, uncommon and profound ... their loyalty to one another is legendary. Impeccable manners, respect for women, their elders, and God were and are a part of everyday family. The Canale brothers have indeed personified much of that which is exemplary in American sport and the American South." Billy (William Taylor Canale) graduated Christian Brothers High School in 1964 and the University of Mississippi in 1968. He immediately returned to his alma mater in 1969 to teach physical education and coach football and track. His was the first wedding to be held in the school chapel. He was devoted to the school and the Brothers and "there was not a thing he would not do for them." After his teaching and coaching career ended, he remained at the school as Director of Maintenance. As Brother Adrian grew older it was Billy who was his constant helping companion. He sent four of his sons to CBHS and all were athletes and National Honor Society Members. Billy retired in 2013 after forty-four years of service in the Lasallian mission at his beloved CBHS and with his beloved Christian Brothers. He was granted a Diploma of Affiliation on August 9, 2009. He was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Memphis and the public ceremony of Affiliation took place on October 25, 2009 at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis. Billy died on May 29, 2021 and is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis.
We pray for God's blessing on our living benefactors and affiliated members, and for eternal rest upon our beloved Brothers, affiliated members, friends, students, family, and benefactors who have died on this day. May perpetual light shine upon them, may their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
"Billy" (William Taylor) Canale was honored as an inductee of the 2016 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. "Six brothers dedicated to their faith, family and football. John Branston called the Canale Brothers 'The first family of Memphis jockdom.' The brothers would have disavowed such celebrity. They're far too humble. Form oldest to youngest, Frank, George, Whit, Justin, Billy, and Conn grew up on the family's 70-acre farm must east of Memphis. A 1964 Sports Illustrated article described the six sons as having 'made the family the most notable in southern football ... the seventh might have added to the family football stature had not her parents named her Mary Arnette.' Their father, George Canale Sr., had played for Notre Dame. When asked if his sons got their athleticism from him, he insisted it came instead from their mother, Augusta Hise Canale, a former All-Star basketball player. This remarkable family gene pool was sought out by the premier football programs across the South. A 'who's who' of coaching notables – including John Vaught and Paul "Bear" Bryant, on multiple occasions – visited at the Canale dinner table. The brothers all starred at either Christian Brothers High School or Memphis Catholic, and each played football in the vaunted Southern Conference, Frank, George, and White at the University of Tennessee, and Justin, Billy, and Conn at Mississippi State. One game found Mr. & Mrs. Canale in the end zone to remain neutral. At the core of their athletic achievement – rooted in dedication, humility, generosity, and faith – lies a family bond, uncommon and profound ... their loyalty to one another is legendary. Impeccable manners, respect for women, their elders, and God were and are a part of everyday family. The Canale brothers have indeed personified much of that which is exemplary in American sport and the American South." Billy (William Taylor Canale) graduated Christian Brothers High School in 1964 and the University of Mississippi in 1968. He immediately returned to his alma mater in 1969 to teach physical education and coach football and track. His was the first wedding to be held in the school chapel. He was devoted to the school and the Brothers and "there was not a thing he would not do for them." After his teaching and coaching career ended, he remained at the school as Director of Maintenance. As Brother Adrian grew older it was Billy who was his constant helping companion. He sent four of his sons to CBHS and all were athletes and National Honor Society Members. Billy retired in 2013 after forty-four years of service in the Lasallian mission at his beloved CBHS and with his beloved Christian Brothers. He was granted a Diploma of Affiliation on August 9, 2009. He was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Memphis and the public ceremony of Affiliation took place on October 25, 2009 at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis. Billy died on May 29, 2021 and is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis.
We pray for God's blessing on our living benefactors and affiliated members, and for eternal rest upon our beloved Brothers, affiliated members, friends, students, family, and benefactors who have died on this day. May perpetual light shine upon them, may their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Those who were Affiliated to our Institute on this day, August 9, 2009, William Taylor "Billy" Canale AFSC
"Billy" (William Taylor) Canale was honored as an inductee of the 2016 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. "Six brothers dedicated to their faith, family and football. John Branston called the Canale Brothers 'The first family of Memphis jockdom.' The brothers would have disavowed such celebrity. They're far too humble. Form oldest to youngest, Frank, George, Whit, Justin, Billy, and Conn grew up on the family's 70-acre farm must east of Memphis. A 1964 Sports Illustrated article described the six sons as having 'made the family the most notable in southern football ... the seventh might have added to the family football stature had not her parents named her Mary Arnette.' Their father, George Canale Sr., had played for Notre Dame. When asked if his sons got their athleticism from him, he insisted it came instead from their mother, Augusta Hise Canale, a former All-Star basketball player. This remarkable family gene pool was sought out by the premier football programs across the South. A 'who's who' of coaching notables – including John Vaught and Paul "Bear" Bryant, on multiple occasions – visited at the Canale dinner table. The brothers all starred at either Christian Brothers High School or Memphis Catholic, and each played football in the vaunted Southern Conference, Frank, George, and White at the University of Tennessee, and Justin, Billy, and Conn at Mississippi State. One game found Mr. & Mrs. Canale in the end zone to remain neutral. At the core of their athletic achievement – rooted in dedication, humility, generosity, and faith – lies a family bond, uncommon and profound ... their loyalty to one another is legendary. Impeccable manners, respect for women, their elders, and God were and are a part of everyday family. The Canale brothers have indeed personified much of that which is exemplary in American sport and the American South." Billy (William Taylor Canale) graduated Christian Brothers High School in 1964 and the University of Mississippi in 1968. He immediately returned to his alma mater in 1969 to teach physical education and coach football and track. His was the first wedding to be held in the school chapel. He was devoted to the school and the Brothers and "there was not a thing he would not do for them." After his teaching and coaching career ended, he remained at the school as Director of Maintenance. As Brother Adrian grew older it was Billy who was his constant helping companion. He sent four of his sons to CBHS and all were athletes and National Honor Society Members. Billy retired in 2013 after forty-four years of service in the Lasallian mission at his beloved CBHS and with his beloved Christian Brothers. He was granted a Diploma of Affiliation on August 9, 2009. He was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Memphis and the public ceremony of Affiliation took place on October 25, 2009 at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis. Billy died on May 29, 2021 and is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis.
We pray for God's blessing on our living benefactors and affiliated members, and for eternal rest upon our beloved Brothers, affiliated members, friends, students, family, and benefactors who have died on this day. May perpetual light shine upon them, may their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
"Billy" (William Taylor) Canale was honored as an inductee of the 2016 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. "Six brothers dedicated to their faith, family and football. John Branston called the Canale Brothers 'The first family of Memphis jockdom.' The brothers would have disavowed such celebrity. They're far too humble. Form oldest to youngest, Frank, George, Whit, Justin, Billy, and Conn grew up on the family's 70-acre farm must east of Memphis. A 1964 Sports Illustrated article described the six sons as having 'made the family the most notable in southern football ... the seventh might have added to the family football stature had not her parents named her Mary Arnette.' Their father, George Canale Sr., had played for Notre Dame. When asked if his sons got their athleticism from him, he insisted it came instead from their mother, Augusta Hise Canale, a former All-Star basketball player. This remarkable family gene pool was sought out by the premier football programs across the South. A 'who's who' of coaching notables – including John Vaught and Paul "Bear" Bryant, on multiple occasions – visited at the Canale dinner table. The brothers all starred at either Christian Brothers High School or Memphis Catholic, and each played football in the vaunted Southern Conference, Frank, George, and White at the University of Tennessee, and Justin, Billy, and Conn at Mississippi State. One game found Mr. & Mrs. Canale in the end zone to remain neutral. At the core of their athletic achievement – rooted in dedication, humility, generosity, and faith – lies a family bond, uncommon and profound ... their loyalty to one another is legendary. Impeccable manners, respect for women, their elders, and God were and are a part of everyday family. The Canale brothers have indeed personified much of that which is exemplary in American sport and the American South." Billy (William Taylor Canale) graduated Christian Brothers High School in 1964 and the University of Mississippi in 1968. He immediately returned to his alma mater in 1969 to teach physical education and coach football and track. His was the first wedding to be held in the school chapel. He was devoted to the school and the Brothers and "there was not a thing he would not do for them." After his teaching and coaching career ended, he remained at the school as Director of Maintenance. As Brother Adrian grew older it was Billy who was his constant helping companion. He sent four of his sons to CBHS and all were athletes and National Honor Society Members. Billy retired in 2013 after forty-four years of service in the Lasallian mission at his beloved CBHS and with his beloved Christian Brothers. He was granted a Diploma of Affiliation on August 9, 2009. He was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Memphis and the public ceremony of Affiliation took place on October 25, 2009 at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis. Billy died on May 29, 2021 and is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis.
We pray for God's blessing on our living benefactors and affiliated members, and for eternal rest upon our beloved Brothers, affiliated members, friends, students, family, and benefactors who have died on this day. May perpetual light shine upon them, may their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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