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Hall of Fame

Merrill Gainer

  • Class
    1940
  • Induction
    1986
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Excelled in football, baseball and coaching.  31-year football coaching record of 240-57-14 at four West Virginia and Virginia schools.  10 undefeated seasons, five state championships, West Virginia High School Coach of the Year 1959, 1962 and 1965.  District III Football Coach of the Year 1973.  National High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame 1979, West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 1986.
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