The Salem News | Now 90, Perrone looks back at a lifetime of coaching success in football, baseball
Posted on: February 8, 2026
By Gary Larrabee | Special to The Salem News
The winningest two-sport, two-level coach in North Shore history, Ken Perrone, turned 90 years old last summer. It marked a milestone that made those of us who were fortunate enough to cover his teams recognize our delicate aging process as well.
Perrone is filled with gratitude for the athletes, their families and the support staff that made his illustrious career coaching Salem High football and Salem State baseball possible.
