Boston University

Gerry was a three-sport athlete at Cambridge Latin, but concentrated on hockey and baseball by the time he matriculated to Boston University.

He led the hockey team in scoring in his three seasons on the varsity, 1936, '37, and '38, and captained the team his senior year. He also formed a line with Al Carvelli and Albie Woodward which led the nation in scoring with 61 goals in only 15 games in 1938.

Desrosiers was named "Outstanding College Hockey Player of the Year" in 1938, and earned All-New England honors as a junior and All-New England and All-Eastern as a senior.

On the diamond, he compiled a .750 winning percentage as a pitcher in three years on the varsity and upon graduation pursued a professional baseball career for a few years.