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Legendary York Cross Country Coach Joe Newton Dies At 88

  • Writer: CARAruns
    CARAruns
  • Dec 10, 2017
  • 1 min read

From the Chicago Tribune: Joe Newton, one of the best-known and most successful high school coaches in Illinois history, died on Saturday.

Newton, who was 88, led York to a record 28 state championships in boys cross country in a 57-year stint at the school that ended with his retirement after the 2016 season.

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