Damm it Jim's Hard Seltzer
THE MAN, THE COACH, THE LEGEND
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Very few people in life have a story like Coach Jim Fahey.
From orphan to All American football player and plane crash survivor, undefeated Coach Jim Fahey
had a larger than life persona. He captured the hearts and shaped the lives of thousands of people.
His legacy lives on through his son James and Dammit Jim's Hard Seltzer.
A portion of proceeds from the sale of Dammit Jim's Hard Seltzer will be
donated to the Coach Jim Fahey Legacy Scholarship Fund, supporting local student athletes.
The Jim Fahey Legacy Scholarship
Jim Fahey understood the
importance of an education
as well as the importance of teamwork.
The Jim Fahey Legacy
Scholarship Fund distributes scholarships annually to
local student athletes
continuing their higher education. You can support by
clicking the button above
with your intent to donate.
CalPoly State University Team Plane Crash
On October 29, 1960 the aircraft carrying the Cal Poly Mustangs football team crashed headed to a game against Bowling
Green State University.
Of the 48 on board, 22 were killed. Upon impact, a conscious but dazed Jim Fahey released his seatbelt with his seat inverted and dropped to the ground breaking his neck. Adrenaline filled he went into fiery wreckage and helped rescue nearly a dozen of his teammates.
The Coach
From 1966 to 1996, Coach Fahey amassed an impressive
undefeated dual meet record and
multiple county championships.
Fahey was originally being
recruited by the Chicago Bears
and SF 49ers. His best friend,
Ron Leonti convinced Jim that
one hit would render him
paralyzed due to the injuries he
had sustained from the plane crash.
Taking his friend's advice led him down the path of coaching and sharing his passion for football
and wrestling with
thousands of students and is often referred to as the Godfather
of Gilroy Wrestling.
