Valli A. Kirk Foundation

Chuck Forrestal (1964-1969)

Chuck Forrestal was hired by Rev. Raymond Peplinski to be the first football coach as Bishop Kelly High.  He served in this capacity from 1964 through the 1969 season and finished with a record of 45-10.  His winning percentage of .818 remains the best ever among BK coaches with more than two seasons.

In the photograph below, Coach Forrestal is flanked by assistants Jim Neilsen (left) and Leonard Chow (right).  A number of photos from the Forrestal Era can be viewed here.

1964 Coaches

YEARS COACH WIN LOSS TIE WIN% SEASONS AVG WINS AVG LOSS
1964-1969 Chuck Forrestal 45 10 0 0.818 6 7.5 1.67