Paul Osborne Passes

[CJJL]

A Hall of Fame coach, and a better person.  I tried to post a link to the obituary, but the forum won't allow it. PM me if you want the link

 

 

 

 

[johnathanspencer]

Rest in peace Paul.  Had some great teams for a little ole' 1A country school in coal country.  Had some battles while at Wood Memorial in mid-90's. 

[Irishman]

20 minutes ago, CJJL said:

A Hall of Fame coach, and a better person.  I tried to post a link to the obituary, but the forum won't allow it. PM me if you want the link

 

 

 

 

Here is the obituary; May he rest in peace

https://obits.courierpress.com/obituaries/CourierPress/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=191723229

[Miner_Pride]

Very  Sorry to hear this news.  LInton has faced off with many of his Tecumseh teams.  I got to know his son Tom, who also was head coach for the Braves.  Just a great guy to talk football with... my thought are with his family and  friends.  RIP Paul.

[Titan32]

Been a very tough 6 months for the family.

https://www.stodghillfuneralhome.com/notices/Julie-Osborne

 

 

[Knoxcounty83]

I met him once when he coached at Princeton. Class act.

[Bcaster]

I was lucky enough to get to know him just a little bit and to have covered one or two of his teams in the post-season years ago.  A great person, as many of you have mentioned.  Was always jovial and light-hearted away from the field, but an intense competitor on the field. 

He had a trait that I've found many great coaches have.  They never forget any of their players, no matter how long it's been.  When I first introduced myself and told him I had an uncle that played for him at a different school some 25 years ago, his eyes lit up, he got a big smile on his face and he  said my uncle's name before I even had a chance. 

My thoughts and prayers are with Tom and the entire Osborne family.