Mark Kachmer, although not the biggest
fullback in Mooney history, was certainly one of the toughest
to bring down. Rushing for over 1000 yards as a senior, Mark was
deceptively fast and possessed remarkable balance but his absolute
fearlessness is the trait that most Cardinal Mooney football fans
remember best. Mark willed and bullied his way to All-SVC honors
in both his junior and senior years. As a senior he also garnered
All-NEO and second team All-Ohio honors. He was a integral part
of a defensive unit that posted impressive wins in back to back
games over Brother Rice and Penn Hills, Michigan and Pennsylvania
powerhouses. His play at linebacker was critical to the Cardinal’s
state championship run in 1980 and 1981 with his determination
and resolve nearly leading the Cards to back-to back championships.
Mark continued to play football at Brown University for three
more years. Mark and his wife Diana have three children- Zack
(7), Kylie (5), and Katie (3) and live in Denver, Colorado.
