ALTON — Jim Wigger, the legendary Alton High School track and cross country coach, died recently at the age of 94. Arrangements are pending at Gent Funeral Home in Alton.Former athletes and community members plan to honor Wigger’s legacy with a silent lap around the Jim Wigger Track at Jim Wigger Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from 3 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to join the event, which begins at 3 p.m. at the stadium entrance on State Street. Participants are encouraged to wear Alton High red clothing or any red apparel as a tribute.Wigger’s impact on Alton High athletics was profound. According to Steve Porter, a Hall of Fame sports writer with the Telegraph, Wigger coached Alton High’s track and cross country teams to three state championships in 1963, 1964, and 1969.“They were

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