PCOM RFC OLD BOYS

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) RFC was formed in 1973. Led by the motivation of Hale T. Peffall, Jr. (MML), the alumni have always had a strong tradition of supporting the active side and returning to Alumni Field in Philadelphia to relive past glories. Dramatic changes at PCOM in the spring of 2000, led to a brief period of leaderless direction. Despite several attempts to organize old and young, efforts were disorganized and unproductive.

However, all of that changed in 2006, when Dave Bohorquez '97 revived the spirit of tradition by organizing past players to participate in the Fort Lauderdale Ruggerfest under the guise of RUGBY WHORES. Unfortunately, participation was not equal to his efforts - but that did not stop anyone from having a good time. Those faithful few renewed their efforts for the following year.

Divine inspiration - and several adult beverages - led to the creation of PCOM FOSSILS. Turnout for the 2007 Fort Lauderdale Ruggerfest was overwhelming with players of the past from all over the country converging on South Florida. The weekend was unforgettable in so many ways.

And a new tradition was born....

The FOSSILS continue to serve as an outlet to reclaim youth, relive old memories and support the current side - PCOM RFC.