Hall of Fame
Christian Silveira, a 2002 Malone graduate (History), was a three-year letterman on the Pioneer football team at the linebacker position. He is also a 1995 graduate of West Allegheny (PA) High School.
During his three seasons on the Pioneer squad, Silveira was the leading tackler on the team, having totaled 106 tackles in 1997, 130 tackles in 1998 and 92 tackles in 1999. His 328 career tackles still ranks tied for third-most in school history and his 130 tackles during his junior season are currently second all-time for a single season at Malone. For his career, he recorded 39 career tackles for losses, eight sacks, 10 forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. His five interceptions during his junior campaign still ranks tied for second all-time for a single season in program history and his career interception total (10) is currently third all-time at Malone.Â
His accomplishments did not go unnoticed as he was a Second Team All-MSFA League selection as a sophomore, a First Team All-MSFA, and Second Team NAIA All-American as a junior, and a First Team All-MSFA and Second Team NAIA All-American as a senior. In addition, he earned the MSFA Defensive Player of the Week honor during his junior season. He is still one of only six Malone football players to earn the NAIA All-America honor. Silveira helped lead Malone to a 1998 MSFA Mideast League championship and an NAIA first-round playoff appearance.
Silveira is the Director of Sales for OnDemand Energy Solutions, a consulting firm in Moon, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Joanna (Norcom), who is a 2001 Malone graduate, and their children, Eden (7), Joshua (5), Josiah (3) and Caleb (18 months), reside in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
