James McConnell

I came across Mike's obituary when looking up names of my 1965 classmates of Bellaire High. I knew Mike from years before, as we played each other in Little League baseball in Bellaire. I saw one of the obit writers commented on Mike`s unbreakable record for home runs as a 12 year old in that league. I have to begrudingly say I contributed to that record when I tried to throw my best fastball (and I was left handed, too!) past him, only to turn and see the ball going over the flag pole in...

Fair thee well Mike! From a survivor of Dick Janse´s post-practice "gauntlet" in which you were always lurking to praise for Bellaire HS baseball champs `62 & runner up in `63. You were the proverbial "Mighty Mike." RIP

I will never forget Mr. McConnell. He always got on me about getting a haircut. He always called me by my brother´s name. He told the best stories in detention. He was an icon that we all respected. RIP.

Going to miss you Mike! Sonny

Many memories of Holy Ghost School and Little League baseball with Mike. He was a great athlete and leader. A good man. Jim Jamail

Mr. McConnell was an amazing Dean of Students while at STH. As someone who was constantly in his office, he helped mold me into the man that I am today. I will forever be grateful for the lessons, the conversations and most of all, the grace that he showed me throughout my years at STH. May he Rest In Peace, Gone but not forgotten.

Mike, you were a great Coach when you worked at Holy Ghost School, Bellaire Texas. "tired...Mr. Wiggens you're not tired"

.714 batting average, 14 HRs in 15 games and win in every game he pitched. Those were Mike's stats his 12 y/o season for the National Little Champs Giants. I've remembered these numbers all these years, because I idolized Mike. I was his 10 year old team member. Mike's Dad was also important to me, helped to turn a 10 year old "momma's boy" into a ballplayer. I haven't seen Mike in over 30 years, but was aware of his journey from Strake to St Thomas. Fr Kevin Storey once told me how...

Coach/Dean McConnell made a lasting impression on my family. I was fortunate enough to be a member of his first varsity football team and Dean McConnell mentored both my sons. He was a very special person to our family and Dorthy took my wife Renee and showed her the behind the scenes perspective to the success of Round Up. Mike was one of best memories of STH and we are better for knowing him. RIP