Eugene “Red” Kennedy

Fillmore High School

Born March 19, 1899 at Pomona, California

Graduated from Pomona High School and Pomona College

18 year coaching career at Fillmore High School

One of he most successful coaches in Ventura County’ during the 1925-1943 era

Coached every sport at Fillmore High School

Known for his innovative and aggressive style of ploy

Won three Southern California titles in basketball 1926, 1933, and 1940, finished second in 1927 and 1938

Won League Championship in Football in 1930, 1937, and 1943

He was “the” Athletic Deportment at Fillmore High School

Awarded the Southern California Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association of Meritin 1969

Veteran of World War I

Member of the Red Cross during World War II

C.I.F. Commissioner of Officials for Ventura County 1945-1953

Impacted lives of hundreds of young men during his coaching career