Jerry Gallagher - Class of 2010

(Iron River/St. Ignace)

After earning 11 varsity letters at Iron River High School, Jerry Gallagher became a successful football coach at St.  Ignace LaSalle High School.  He led the Saints to a 57-13-1 mark and five conference titles in an eightyear span, and the 9-0 team of 1973 was ranked first in the state in Class C.  He was an all-state halfback in football, helping the Redskins to three straight unbeaten seasons and Class B state champions by the Detroit Times in 1954.  He also ran track and played basketball.  He also played football, softball and basketball and boxed with the U.S.  Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton.