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Gov. Quinn: 'Shame On' Fenwick for Firing His Brother as Coach
Fenwick High School in Oak Park fired 28-year coach John Quinn, the brother of the Illinois governor.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn lashed out at Fenwick High School for firing his brother as the boys basketball coach, according to The Chicago Tribune.
His brother, John Quinn, is a Hall of Fame coach with 469 wins in his 28-year career. He will remain on the faculty at Fenwick but no longer coach.
“He’s a kind and gentle man who understands the importance of sportsmanship, and I feel that my high school has lost its soul,” Quinn said at a speech in front of the Capitol, according to the Tribune. “It’s a devastating blow to my brother, John, and I think the administration there has let down the students, the alumni and shame on them.”
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Pat Quinn is an alumnus of Fenwick.
According to the Tribune, Fenwick "decided to make a change in its basketball program" but didn't elaborate on the move.
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