Please join us by the signing the petition to name the Lawrenceville High School Gym: Ron Felling Gymnasium. In 16 years coaching basketball at this small southern Illinois community, Coach had a record of 388-77= .834 winning percentage. He won State Titles in 1972, 1974, 1982 and 1983 and placed third with his 1976 team. His 1982 and 1983 teams went for a combined 68-0 record, which still stands in Illinois Basketball History. Several of his players went on to college on basketball scholarships; and all have gone on to be very productive individuals in society. Those men always refer to Coach Felling when they speak of their dedication and work ethic in life.
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Pinckneyville plays in Duster Thomas Gym on Dick Corn Court. Our softball team plays on Greg Hale Field. Lawrenceville is known for basketball because of Coach Felling. He deserves and earned this Honor. People need to get over their differences and celebrate their accomplishments!
As an official traveling to all parts of southern Illinois and people knowing I am from Lawrenceville. I have been told many of stories about Coach Felling. All in a positive manner. 30-40 years later and people still remember so much about the Felling days. I think this request is long over due.
388 wins over a 16 year coaching career at LHS, .834 winning percentage, 68-0 record his last 2 seasons of his coaching career at LHS, and 4 State Championships... The numbers speak loudly...no other Lawrenceville coach deserves to have his name on the gym than Coach Felling! #orderthepaint
I don't understand why this hasn't been done already. As a graduate of a former North Egypt Conference rival school, Fairfield, it seems to me to be an easy decision to name the gym after Coach Felling.
Not a more deserving coach out there, what he did for Lawrenceville will never be match, the men he helped shaped are still passing on the Basketball knowledge he gave them, 3 and 4 generations strong!
I'm from Carmi. Coach Felling was the best. He had some great players but he was the difference at the end.
As a coach, a helluva good guy.
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Please join us by the signing the petition to name the Lawrenceville High School Gym: Ron Felling Gymnasium. In 16 years coaching basketball at this small southern Illinois community, Coach had a record of 388-77= .834 winning percentage. He won State Titles in 1972, 1974, 1982 and 1983 and placed third with his 1976 team. His 1982 and 1983 teams went for a combined 68-0 record, which still stands in Illinois Basketball History. Several of his players went on to college on basketball scholarships; and all have gone on to be very productive individuals in society. Those men always refer to Coach Felling when they speak of their dedication and work ethic in life.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
February 18, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
February 16, 2017
269 Comments
Coach Felling shaped so many lives with his knowledge of not only Basketball but how to have a work ethic to succeed in life. In his words "never give up!"he will always be considered my mentor. #WINNER
Pinckneyville plays in Duster Thomas Gym on Dick Corn Court. Our softball team plays on Greg Hale Field. Lawrenceville is known for basketball because of Coach Felling. He deserves and earned this Honor. People need to get over their differences and celebrate their accomplishments!
As an official traveling to all parts of southern Illinois and people knowing I am from Lawrenceville. I have been told many of stories about Coach Felling. All in a positive manner. 30-40 years later and people still remember so much about the Felling days. I think this request is long over due.
388 wins over a 16 year coaching career at LHS, .834 winning percentage, 68-0 record his last 2 seasons of his coaching career at LHS, and 4 State Championships... The numbers speak loudly...no other Lawrenceville coach deserves to have his name on the gym than Coach Felling! #orderthepaint
I don't understand why this hasn't been done already. As a graduate of a former North Egypt Conference rival school, Fairfield, it seems to me to be an easy decision to name the gym after Coach Felling.
Not a more deserving coach out there, what he did for Lawrenceville will never be match, the men he helped shaped are still passing on the Basketball knowledge he gave them, 3 and 4 generations strong!
I'm from Carmi. Coach Felling was the best. He had some great players but he was the difference at the end.
As a coach, a helluva good guy.
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Coach Felling shaped so many lives with his knowledge of not only Basketball but how to have a work ethic to succeed in life. In his words "never give up!"he will always be considered my mentor. #WINNER