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Jun 8, 2020 · France took the job as Manchester's principal in 1985. His decision to step down after 35 years comes a couple months after he retired as Manchester's football coach. France, the all-time leader in wins in Ohio high school football history, posted a 401-129-4 record in 49 seasons overall.
Legendary coach Jim France shares memories before Manchester's final football game at James R. France Stadium on Friday night against CVCA.
Jun 4, 2021 · It was a little over a year ago when France, the state's all-time leader with 401 career wins, announced exclusively to The Suburbanite his retirement from coaching.
Jim France is a graduate of Springfield High School —where he was an outstanding three-sport athlete—and The University of Akron. An ex-Marine, he became Manchester ’s football coach in ’71 and (except for the ’85 season) has remained in that role ever since.
Mar 14, 2020 · AKRON, Ohio — A historic career, unlike any other in Ohio high school football, is coming to a close. Jim France is retiring as coach at Manchester. The state’s all-time winningest coach with ...
Oct 28, 2017 · NEW FRANKLIN: Manchester legend Jim France is No. 1 on the all-time coaching wins list in Ohio high school football history. France surpassed Bob Lutz for the top spot Friday with Manchester’s 58-42 victory over visiting Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in James R. France Stadium.
Oct 25, 2019 · AKRON, Ohio– He’s the winningest coach in Ohio and he’s been at the same school for almost 50 years. Manchester High School football coach Jim France has 397 wins and counting. His teams have...
