Jim McKeon, the assistant football coach at Bemidji High School, died suddenly over the weekend.
Bryan Stoffel, the head football coach at BHS, posted on Facebook on Monday, “We announce the passing of Coach Jim McKeon with profound sadness and a very heavy heart.” “Jim has been a motivating factor for youngsters in Bemidji for more than 20 years.
The cause of death is not disclosed. No information was given about the funeral services. Everyone is mourning, remembering, and expressing their condolences to him on social media, including friends, family, and students.
“Jim will be recognized by those who had the pleasure of knowing him as a wonderful friend. For those who simply had a passing familiarity with him, he was known as the “an always-shorts-wearing coach.”
“Even though we are devastated, we find solace in knowing that he is with his daughter Gianna and will keep an eye on us all. Our close friend is loved and will be missed.”
Coach McKeon was a legendary character in Bemidji sports, always there for his players and his family. He was always seen cheering the players on when they ran out onto the field before a game. It’s impossible to picture that scene without Coach McKeon in front of the squad, addressing them and giving it everything.
The Butch Nash award was given to the longest BHS coach in the Minneapolis banquet for the Minnesota Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2022.
The award is given to assistant coaches in the state who are “the personification of the ideal assistant coach” and play a significant role in their school’s football team.
McKeon was recognized at the honors ceremony as “the football team’s founder in Bemidji. He has been a motivating force for youngsters at Bemidji High School for twenty years.
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