University of Maine Athletics

McPhee is a study in courage, determination and perseverance. The outstanding wrestler for Stephens High School in Rumford, Maine sustained a brain stem contusion during a football scrimmage in 1976 and became a quadriplegic. He earned an "M" at UMaine for his contributions to the wrestling program; he helped coach Nick Nicolich guide the squad to a 9-4 record in 1983-84. He also was co-sports editor of The Maine Campus. McPhee, who uses a voice synthesizer, underwent five years of rehabilitation and attended Husson College before transferring to UMaine.