The Hall of Fame coach exits from the high school gridiron after winning six state championships.
Long accustomed to victory, Jim Unruh has decided to step down after 25 winning seasons.
/ Chris Duerr
He's easily one of the most recognizable faces on a tri-state football sideline, and has been for the past quarter century. However, this fall, the familiar face of Jim Unruh will be absent under the Friday night lights, as the long time - and quite successful - prep coach has decided to hang up his whistle.
Click the above video to hear from Jim Unruh about his decision to retire.
JIM UNRUH BY THE NUMBERS
25 YEARS COACHED
25 WINNING SEASONS
24 PLAYOFF QUALIFYING TEAMS
21 CONSECUTIVE PLAYOFF QUALIFYING TEAMS
10 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME APPEARANCES
6 ILLINOIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2008, 2010)
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