THE HISTORY OF COALDALE & FOOTBALL
"A story of Coaldale would not be complete without delving back into its football history...Coaldale football, an integral part of the town, must not be permitted to die." -- James H. "Casey" Gildea
Football Programs Linked to Coaldale, PA 18218
Today's Featured Game: Coaldale Tigers 21 - Lansford Panthers 6
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October 23, 2026
Dear editor@coaldalefootballhistory.com,
As we honor the service of the military veterans who also had contributed their efforts over the years to the football programs that have been linked to Coaldale, we must include a remembrance of Hugh "Wink" Gallagher, who coached the Marian Catholic Colts in Coaldale from 1954 to 1963. "Wink" was an Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 82nd and 101st Airborne. He flew 155 missions over Europe and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and D-Day. He received a Silver Star and Bronze Star with four oak leaf clusters.
Sincerely,
A Marian Grad
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