the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Franklin Lakes NJ, Ramapo football head coach Drew Gibbs died Tuesday morning.
The school informed the students and faculty of Gibbs’ passing in an email, saying Gibbs died of complications “from an aortic dissection and complications from surgery.”
It is being reported from multiple sources close to the football program that Gibbs collapsed at football practice Monday evening and was taken to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for emergency surgery. A CAT scan revealed a tear in his aortic valve.
Gibbs has been a pillar of the North Jersey football coaching community. He has been the Green Raiders coach since 2001 and led them to seven sectional titles. Among his alumni are former NFL star wide receiver Chris Hogan.
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Wow…what a blow to his family, his staff and players…may the Lord keep them and carry them through this difficult time.
One of the good guys in high school sports.
He will be missed.
Has he got vaccinated?
He was an amazing coach God bless him.
His death was not COVID related.
“Has he got vaccinated?” Really????
RIP Coach !! You were a class act