St. James School’s winningest coach inducted into Alabama High School Sports HOF

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Monday, March 22, 2022, Saint James School Head Football Coach Jimmy Perry was inducted into the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. As the winningest coach in Saint James school history, Coach Perry has made an impact at Saint James School, as well as the schools where he coached prior to Saint James. Coach Perry was one of 12 Inductees honored at the Renaissance Hotel and Spa Convention Center.

Coach Perry began his career at Trinity School in 1979, then his next coaching job was at Robert E. Lee High School. After the 1999 season, Perry left Lee to join the Auburn University staff of Tommy Tuberville. He served as director of NFL relations, then as director of football operations. In 2008, Coach Perry returned to high school coaching as head coach at St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama. He then began his years at Saint James in 2012. Ten years later, he has made his mark on Saint James history!

While at Saint James, Coach Perry has led his team to the football state playoffs 9 times during his 10 years. He holds an impressive record over his 40+ year coaching career.

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