Chris Cleary

Class of 1996

  • Year inducted: 2023

  • Outstanding Player

Originally from Boston, MA, Chris Cleary is the Principal Cyber Advisor for the DON.  Chris served for 20 years as a both a SWO and Intel Officer.  Chris was a two-year starter at a tight head prop and was the anchor of Navy’s dominating scrum during that time.  He was a key leader on the 1996 team that won the Eastern Conference Championships over Army before losing in the National Semi-Finals.  Chris was selected for numerous territorial All-Star teams and was a two time All-American.  He went on to play both All-Navy and Combined Services after graduation.