On Thursday, November 14, 2024, Jim Gibbons ‘68 was honored during a ceremonial puck drop at the Detroit Catholic Central hockey game home opener against Livonia Stevenson at USA Arena. 

Mr. Gibbons has deep connections to both schools. He graduated from the Class of 1968 at Catholic Central and was a reserve for the 1968 CC State Champion Hockey Team. 

He also coached football at CC with Coach Tom Mach and was on the staff for CC’s 1979 MHSAA Football State Championship. Currently, he is a CC School Board Member and Chairman of both the CC Athletic Hall of Fame and the CC Archives.

At Livonia Stevenson, where his children attended, Mr. Gibbons was an administrator for nine years – the last five as principal. He was responsible for hiring Stevenson coach David Mitchell.

Since his retirement, he has continued to assist Stevenson Hockey as the Director of the Adam Mitchell Memorial MIHLvs KLAA Showcase.

Mr. Gibbons represents both communities as a man of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge, and his involvement in both communities is deeply appreciated. 

Catholic Central won the home opener with a final score of 4-1. For the full hockey season schedule, please visit https://dccshamrocks.net/.