John Durham

Was coached and inspired by Coach Durham as his QB for years at Bradford High School. Had numerous dinners in his home while we studied game films. More importantly he taught me life lessons I carry with me forever. Teacher, coach, friend. Inspired man. Miss him.

Mr. Durham was one of those teachers that I remember fondly. All those years teaching...just imagine how many kids loved and respected him.

I feel forever grateful to have been in your presence. You are a mentor, friend, and role model. Thank you for everything

I had the great fortune of being on Coach Durham's teams in Bradford. He had such a huge influence in my life, as I went into coaching also. I tried to stay in touch with coach, usually calling him once a year. He would say, "Call me John." I could never do it. He will always be "Coach". I happen to possess all five of his football theory books. Although I learned a lot from the books, I learned so much more by being on his team. He was the master of organization. "Men, we are...

My Deepest Sympathy To You All .....You have lost a Great Man who has touched so many lives...He had a positive approach to life and all those he came in contact with and his attitude influenced so many to be the best they could be. A Man ahead of his time in his approach to the fundamentals & tactics of the game he loved. His dedication to sportsmanship and the integrity of The Grid Iron Sport personified his First Class Character. He Showed Me That Family Was The Basis For All The Good...

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always. Loisanne and I have fond memories of Coach Durham when he was Head Coach at Bradford High School. I particularly recall the cowbells the wives carried to the away and home games. John will be missed, but we have good memories of days we shared with him.

John Durham ("JD" to us) and his wife Nadine have always been superb friends to the friends of their own children, Doug, Steve, Linn and Mike. We have enjoyed many laughs over the years, while together at a family gathering or seeing them at a piano recital. JD had good insights of so many great football coaches that we did not ourselves see in person and would love to talk about them (Paul Brown! Chuck Noll!) with us. We really treasured all of those conversations and appreciated that...

My first experience with Coach Durham was as a wide-eyed kid, fresh out of 9th grade, gung-ho for football and the opportunity to attend a summer workout program at Bradford High. Our workout facility was anything but modern by today´s standards! It was a makeshift room just outside the gymnasium where we would lift weights (no heat or a/c) and finish the workout running 20 each - 40 yard and 10 each - 100 yard dashes. A vivid memory that still exists in my mind today is Coach Durham with...