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.