Jim Paul Chiapuzio (April 3, 1925 – September 20, 1988) was an American football, wrestling, and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at Concordia University in Saint Paul, Minnesota from 1969 to 1972, where he was the first coach in that program's history, completing a record of 18–15.[1] He also served as the wrestling and baseball coach at Concordia, earning a 28–23 in baseball with one Twin River Collegiate Conference championship.

John Chiapuzio
Biographical details
Born(1925-04-03)April 3, 1925
DiedSeptember 20, 1988(1988-09-20) (aged 63)
Alma materOregon
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1969–1972Concordia (MN)
Wrestling
1953–1965North Bend HS (OR)
1965–1973Concordia (MN)
1973–1986Sheldon HS (OR)
Baseball
1966–1969Concordia (MN)
1971Concordia (MN)
1973Concordia (MN)
Head coaching record
Overall18–15 (football)
28–23 (baseball)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Baseball
1 Twin River
Awards
Concordia (MN) Hall of Fame (1998)
North Bend HS (OR) Hall of Fame (2011)

Chiapuzio also began the wrestling program at North Bend High School in North Bend, Oregon in 1953, where he served until moving to Concordia in 1965.[2] He finished his career at Sheldon High School in Eugene, Oregon, retiring in 1986.

Head coaching record

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College football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Concordia Golden Bears (NAIA Division II independent) (1969–1971)
1969 Concordia 4–4
1970 Concordia 6–2
1971 Concordia 4–5
Concordia Golden Bears (Tri-State Conference) (1972)
1972 Concordia 4–4 2–3 T–3rd
Concordia: 18–15 2–3
Total: 18–15

References

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  1. ^ "Coach John Paul Chiapuzio". Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "North Bend Hall of Fame inductees". The World. October 25, 2011. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
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