Jerry Rich

Jerry Rich(1993) was a two-sport standout in baseball and basketball. On the ball field, he won numerous honors including 1993 Team MVP, Plain Dealer first team, News-Herald Player of the Year, and All-Ohio first team. He left as the all-time leader in win percentage with a 20-2 pitching record. His number 19 was retired. On the court, he was in 1993 basketball team MVP, News-Herald first team, Plain Dealer first team, Northeastern Lakes District Player of the Year and All-Ohio 3rd team.

He has been the head coach of the Fairport bowling program since its inception in 2009. He has led them to six state tournament appearances, culminating in the 2018 girls Division II State Championship. It was the first team state championship since 1965 for Fairport. He was also the OHSAA coach of the year into 2013 and 2017. Jerry, along with his brother Brian has been 3rd generation co-proprietors of the Rich Lanes in Fairport Harbor since 2004.