Vic Bonuchi Field
Coach Bonuchi came to Excelsior Springs in 1959 as an assistant football coach and physical education teacher from William Jewell College where he was a stand-out 3 sport athlete.
In 1961 Vic took over as the head football coach and had a record of 5-3-1. He remained in that position until 1971 where he compiled a record of 81-12-6. From 1963-1968 the Tigers went 45 games without a loss. This still ranks 4th all-time in the state of Missouri for games played without a loss.
Vic returned to the football sidelines as the head coach in 1989 and remained until 1996. During his second tenure he compiled a record of 59-29 including two state championships in 1994 and 1996. His overall head coaching record is 140-41-6 for a .740 winning percentage.
Coach Bonuchi started the wrestling program in 1961 and coached his teams to two state titles in 1974 and 1975.
Vic also coached baseball later in his tenure and brought home three state trophies in baseball in 1995, 1996 and 1999.
Vic is a member of the Missouri High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame, the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Hall of Fame, the Missouri High School Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame, the National Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame and a member of the inaugural class in the Excelsior Springs High School Athletic Hall of Fame.