Jim Paronto (2014) - Hall of Fame - Adams State University Athletics

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Jim Paronto

Class

1966
Induction

2014
Sport(s)

Baseball, Football

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As a student-athlete at Adams State, Paronto was the football team captain during the 1965 season. It became a banner year as he received Academic All-Conference, Second Team Academic All-American, and Second Team All-Conference recognition.

Just a decade later, Paronto served as the head coach for the football program from 1977-80 after four seasons as an assistant. He concluded his time on the sideline with a 22-19 (.537) record which was highlighted by an 8-3 record in 1980; producing a berth in NAIA Boot Hill Bowl against Cameron University (Okla.).

Adding to his resume, Paronto was the head coach for baseball at Adams State from 1974-76. Under his leadership Adams State became NAIA District Champions and Conference Champions in 1974. This translated into Paronto being named the 1974 NAIA District Coach of the Year.
With Adams State he dually served as an Associate Athletic Director (1973-76) and Athletic Director (1977-80).

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