Longtime Methuen wrestling and cross country coach Bill James passed away, 13 months after a severe home accident resulted in a broken neck which left him without the use of his arms and legs.One of the greatest wrestling coaches in state history, James, 57, coached at Ipswich (1985-88), Hamilton-Wenham (1990-94), Bishop Guertin (1994-96), Minuteman (1998-99) […]


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Longtime Methuen wrestling and cross country coach Bill James passed away, 13 months after a severe home accident resulted in a broken neck which left him without the use of his arms and legs. One …{ai:summary}<p>Bill James, a notable wrestling and cross country coach in Methuen, passed away at 57 after a severe home accident left him paralyzed. He had a distinguished coaching career across several schools in Massachusetts.</p><p>His contributions to the sport and impact on athletes are remembered. #sports</p>

Wednesday’s high school roundup/scores: Longtime Methuen wrestling coach Bill James, 57, passes away

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