James Gridley Obituary

James Gridley was faculty at Rushville Consolidated High School in Rushville, IN. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about James Gridley.

School Role	Faculty
Date of Passing	(unknown)
About	Rushville Consolidated High School teacher, basketball coach and Assistant Principal. B.S., M.S. Indiana University, Physical Science Teacher, Assistant Principal. Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee - 1984 A National Champ, Then a Winning Coach HIGH SCHOOL: Vevay (1937) COLLEGE: Indiana University (1941) A 4-year starter at Vevay High School, graduating in 1937, he was also a track standout, twice reaching the state meet as a pole-vaulter. A 3-year letter winner at Indiana University he was a top backcourt substitute for the 1940 national championship team and a starter and team leader as a senior in 1941. He began a long and distinguished coaching career at Aurora High School, where his 1943 team made it to Sweet 16. He then coached for 8 years at Rushville where he won 60% of his games with 5 sectionals and 2 regional championships. He was highly respected as a gentleman coach who never drew a technical foul, yet was a fierce competitor. Jim served on the IHSAA Board and was Rushvilleâ€™s athletic director for 25 years. Mr. Gridley died in July 1981.