STORY COLIN BOUTON PHOTOS SALTER FAMILY
LEGACY OF A LION Recently the Northshore lost an unforgettable figure in Jack Salter, best known to many as Covington High’s once long-time football coach, mentor to countless youth and an amazing family man. Coach Jack had a 256-1108 record in his 34 years of coaching, led his team to a state championship in 1976 and earned three state runner up titles in 1975, 1981 and 1987. His football knowledge was remarkable, but he was best known for the way he treated his players. His eldest grandson, Greg, is in many ways like his beloved grandfather, as he too has answered the call to coach. His childhood football memories are fond and plentiful, “From as early as I can remember, I was at every game — we didn’t miss many.”
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