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Hall of Fame

Frank Vincent

Frank A. Vincent

  • Class
    1955
  • Induction
    2010
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Coach
Name: Frank A. Vincent, Athlete - Coach
Class of: 1955
Frank Vincent is a native of West Newton, PA. He graduated from Glenville State College in 1955, lettering in football. Frank was an All Conference (WVIAC) center and linebacker for the Glenville Pioneers. He played for coaches Joe Hall and Nick Murin. Frank was 3 Time All WVIAC. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Well known in West Virginia and throughout the region for his coaching accomplishments, Frank coached at Charleston High School for eighteen years and led them to three consecutive State Championships in 1968, 1969, and 1970 (a record), compiling a 101-74-4 record at CHS. He was named Coach of the Year in 1968, 1969 and 1970 (another record). Coach Vincent returned to his alma mater in July 1980 as head football coach and held this position for seven years before moving his family to Stafford, VA where his daughter could be closer to medical care. Frank holds Masters degree in Physical Education from West Virginia University and a Masters degree in Industrial Safety from Marshall University. He is married to the former Jo Ann Spicer, a Gilmer County native and Glenville State College alum. Frank was a loving father to their daughter, Jennifer, who passed away on January 27, 2010.
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