Coach
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Coach Bill Gordon was one of the founders of Mt. Holly Pro Day. He was posthumously honored at Mt. Holly Pro Day 2001. Born August 1926 in Ocean City, NJ, Coach Gordon is a University of Delaware graduate and began his teaching and coaching career at Manasquan High School in New Jersey. While there he was introduced to his wife Bobby and they married in 1952. Shortly thereafter, Gordon received a call from the principal of what was then Mt. Holly High School and later renamed Rancocas Valley Regional High School to interview for the position of Head Football Coach. Gordon took the job in 1953 and became one of the most successful coaches in South Jersey history, guiding the Red Devils to seven championships and two unbeaten seasons. Donning a clean-shaven head, sports shirt, glasses, and a clipboard in his hand, Gordon compiled a 151-105-16 over a 30-year career as coach of the Red Devils when he retired in 1982. He was the county's all-time winningest coach until 1998.
Gordon had many star players including Franco Harris and Irving Fryar. Fryar nominated Gordon for the NFL's first High School Coach of the Year award in 1995. Recognizing his success both on and off the field, the NFL named Gordon as one of only five finalists nationwide.
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We miss you Coach.
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2015, Bill Gordon Mt. Holly Pro Day |