Lowery retiring as front man for Jefferson High's baseball club after 54 years with program

Jefferson coach John Lowery hugs Andrew King after the Cougars won their 11th title. (The Spirit of Jefferson File Photo) Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link SHENANDOAH JUNCTION — The diamond of West Virginia high school baseball has retired. The only coach Jefferson baseball has ever known, John Lowery, submitted his retirement papers Tuesday morning after a career in coaching that spanned 56 years, 54 of them at Jefferson, and announced his decision soon after.Lowery, 81, simply wants to spend more time with his bride of nearly 59 years, Vicki. Their anniversary is next month. "I think it's time," Lowery said.

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