Jordan McBride was born on this day in Doylestown, Pennsylvania to Kathryn (Moore) McBride and Robert McBride. Jordan’s maternal grandmother was the late Judith (Mulligan) Moore (1938-1962) and his great grandmother was the late Margaret (Riley) Mulligan (1910-1989).

After living a few years in Pennsylvania, the McBrides “found their way” back to the Northern Rhode Island/Attleboro, MA area, where Jordan spent his formative years. His elementary and middle schooling was at Mercymount Country Day School in Cumberland. Now, wouldn’t you know, it being Rhode Island, the adage of “I know a guy” enters Jordan’s life. Low and behold, his principal at Mercymount was his great aunt, Sister Martha Mulligan!

Jordan enrolled in Bishop Feehan for his high school years, and it seems his choice was an excellent one. Thriving at Feehan, Jordan excelled in academics and athletics. He was Class President in both his sophomore and senior years, a member of the Student Council for all four years, a member of the National Honor Society, and a leader in the Jazz Band. His high school baseball career paralleled his classroom success. While a member of the varsity baseball team, Jordan made All Conference. The Sun Chronicle newspaper named him to their All Star team, and Bishop Feehan named him Offensive Player of the Year. I guess Jordan did quite well!

Oh, did I mention Jordan can play piano – wait to you see the attached video!

Happy Birthday, Jordan, keep swinging for the fences.

Here are a couple of pics and a short video clip. (Wait for video to download, should take about 10 seconds.)