Don Penza
Don Penza | |||
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| Born | February 4, 1932 Kenosha, WI | ||
| Died | April 8, 1989 (aged 57) Woodstock, IL | ||
| Nationality | American | ||
| Citizenship | United States of America | ||
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| Occupation | Football coach | ||
Donald Francis Penza (February 4, 1932 - April 8, 1989) was born in Kenosha, WI. He attended St. Catherine's High School (Racine, Wisconsin) and was a graduate of the class of 1950. He was a 1954 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and captain of the 1953 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team where legendary coach Frank Leahy called him "the best captain I’ve ever had.”[1]He was also a member of the 1953 College Football All-America Team. From 1954 to 1956, he served in the USMC as company commander with the rank of 1st Lieutenant.[2] As a football coach of Assumption High School (Wisconsin) from 1957 to 1967, he compiled a 68-18-2 record which included 5 conference titles.[3] He was elected Mayor of Wisconsin Rapids, WI from 1968 to 1978. In 1981, he was hired as Head Coach of Marian Central Catholic High School.[4]He guided the Hurricanes to three Class 2A state football championships with a record of 90-18 over eight seasons.[5]
He died in Woodstock, IL on April 8, 1989, at the age of 57.
References
- ↑ Somogyi, Lou. "The Recruiting 'States' Of Notre Dame: No. 12 Wisconsin". 247sports.com. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ↑ "Don Penza, Former Irish Star, Named AHS Coach". Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune. 7 August 1957. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ↑ Sullivan, Paul (10 April 1989). "Don Penza, 57, football coach at Marian Central". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ↑ Juzwik, Chris (1 December 1989). "Don Penza's legacy lives on at Marian Central". No. Decade of Distinction. Northwest Herald. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ↑ Herald Sports Staff (9 April 1989). "MC football coach Penza dies". Northwest Herald. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
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