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Joe Perella

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Joe Perella
Biographical details
Bornc. 1940 (1940)
Chardon, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 29, 2020(2020-11-29) (aged 79–80)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materJohn Carroll University (1963)
Ashland College
Playing career
1960–1963John Carroll
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1964–1967Cathedral Latin HS (OH) (freshman)
1968Florida State (GA)
1969–1971Louisville (RB/TE)
1972Cincinnati (backfield)
1973–1979Cathedral Latin HS (OH)
1980–1989Beachwood HS (OH)
1990–1993University School (OH)
1994–1999John Carroll (OC/QB)
2000Winnipeg Blue Bombers (OC)
2001–2003Case Western Reserve
2009–2012Maple Heights HS (OH) (OC)
2013–2016John Carroll (assistant)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2005–2009Beachwood HS (OH)
Head coaching record
Overall16–13 (college)
70–27–3 (high school; Beachwood)

Joseph Perella Sr. (c. 1940 – November 29, 2020) was an American college football coach. He was the head football coach for Cathedral Latin School—now Notre Dame-Latin School—from 1973 to 1979,[1] Beachwood High School from 1980 to 1989,[2] University School from 1990 to 1993, and Case Western Reserve University from 2001 to 2003. He also coached for Florida State, Louisville,[3] Cincinnati,[4] John Carroll, Maple Heights High School,[5] and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for John Carroll.[6]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Case Western Reserve Spartans (University Athletic Association) (2001–2003)
2001 Case Western Reserve 5–5 1–3 3rd
2002 Case Western Reserve 6–4 1–2 T–2nd
2003 Case Western Reserve 5–4 0–3 4th
Case Western Reserve: 16–13 2–8
Total: 16–13

References

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  1. ^ "JOSEPH A. PERELLA - 2020 - Vitantonio - Previte Funeral Homes". www.tributearchive.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Podolski, Mark (November 30, 2020). "Joe Perella – longtime Northeast Ohio coaching icon – passes away". News-Herald. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Louisville Football Guide 2023". files.provationsgroupcdn.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "2023 Cincinnati Football Media Guide and Record Book (PDF)" (PDF). University of Cincinnati Athletics. p. 123. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Mike Holzheimer, Sun News (July 4, 2009). "Former Maple Heights coach has St. Edward ties". cleveland. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  6. ^ "Remembering Joe Perella '63". John Carroll University Athletics. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.