Barry Pierson - Class of 1994

(St. Ignace)

all-state football player and 1965 U.P. Back of the Year at St.  Ignace High School, Pierson returned to his alma mater to direct the Saints to the Class D state football title in 1983 and a Class C runner-up spot in 1985.  He compiled a 63-26 record in nine years as St.  Ignace coach.  He helped Michigan upset Ohio State in 1969 to land a Rose Bowl berth in Bo Schembechler's first season as Michigan coach.