Hudson in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Coach Chris Luma

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 18, 2024

1. Coach Chris Luma Marker

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Coach Chris Luma. . , Chris Luma has been a Hudson Tiger his entire life. He began by playing junior high football in 1971, and in high school, he became a standout quarterback during Hudson's winning streak. One of his proudest moments was playing in Michigan's first state football final. He graduated high school in 1977., In the early 1980's, Luma became an assistant coach at Hudson leading the middle school teams. Moving up the coaching ranks, he become the new varsity head coach in 1997. It was the start of a remarkable 23-year tenure where he led the Tigers as they played smash-mouth football. Running his beloved Winged-T formation combined with superb defense, his teams claimed five regional crowns and eight district championships. Luma is tied at the top of the county standings for most playoff wins in the 46-year history of the playoffs with 28 victories., In 2010, the Tigers won the only MHSAA state football championship in school history, and it is still the only 11-player title in Lenawee County. Hudson beat Ishpeming 28-26 at Ford Field on Nov. 27th to claim the Division 7 crown. The championship win over the Hematites avenged the playoff loss that ended the winning streak 35 years earlier., His dominance of the LCAA saw Coach Luma win more league championships then any other previous LCAA coach, claiming 12. From 2008-2012 alone, the Tigers won 33 straight regular season games. Coach Luma also produced two Division 7 state runner-up teams in 2003 and 2009. The steady, even-handed leadership of Coach Luma led Hudson to the heights of Michigan high school football. He built confidence in his teams. They knew they could do it, and he took them to the elite levels., With his brother, Mark, at his side as assistant coach for nearly two decades, Luma achieved a stellar coaching career winning numerous county, regional, and state awards. He became the winningest coach in Hudson's history with an overall record of 182-68 for a 73 winning percentage. In March of 2018, he was inducted into the MHSFCA Hall of Fame. It was the highlight of his coaching honors., His 23 years leading Hudson nearly doubled the previous 12-year mark of longevity. He coached while working for Rima Manufacturing for over 40 years. He and his wife, Tonie, have four children: Sarah, Erin, Zach and Courtney.

Chris Luma has been a Hudson Tiger his entire life. He began by playing junior high football in 1971, and in high school, he became a standout quarterback during Hudson's winning streak. One of his proudest moments was playing in Michigan's first state football final. He graduated high school in 1977.

In the early 1980's, Luma became an assistant coach at Hudson leading the middle school teams. Moving up the coaching ranks, he become the new varsity head coach in 1997. It was the start of a remarkable 23-year tenure where he led the Tigers as they played smash-mouth football. Running his beloved Winged-T formation combined with superb defense, his teams claimed five regional crowns and eight district championships. Luma is tied at the top of the county standings for most playoff wins in the 46-year history of the playoffs with 28 victories.

In 2010, the Tigers won the only MHSAA state football championship in school history, and it is still the only 11-player title in Lenawee County. Hudson beat Ishpeming 28-26 at Ford Field on Nov. 27th to claim the Division 7 crown. The championship win over the Hematites avenged

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the playoff loss that ended the winning streak 35 years earlier.

His dominance of the LCAA saw Coach Luma win more league championships then any other previous LCAA coach, claiming 12. From 2008-2012 alone, the Tigers won 33 straight regular season games. Coach Luma also produced two Division 7 state runner-up teams in 2003 and 2009. The steady, even-handed leadership of Coach Luma led Hudson to the heights of Michigan high school football. He built confidence in his teams. They knew they could do it, and he took them to the elite levels.

With his brother, Mark, at his side as assistant coach for nearly two decades, Luma achieved a stellar coaching career winning numerous county, regional, and state awards. He became the winningest coach in Hudson's history with an overall record of 182-68 for a 73 winning percentage. In March of 2018, he was inducted into the MHSFCA Hall of Fame. It was the highlight of his coaching honors.

His 23 years leading Hudson nearly doubled the previous 12-year mark of longevity. He coached while working for Rima Manufacturing for over 40 years. He and his wife, Tonie, have four children: Sarah, Erin,

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 18, 2024

2. Coach Chris Luma Marker

Zach and Courtney.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is March 2018.

Location. 41° 51.569′ N, 84° 21.631′ W. Marker is in Hudson, Michigan, in Lenawee County. It can be reached from the intersection of Tiger Drive and Gregory Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 Tiger Dr, Hudson MI 49247, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Coach Tom Saylor (here, next to this marker); Original Press Box Block (here, next to this marker); "The Streak" (here, next to this marker); 2021 Division 8 State Champions (here, next to this marker); 2010 Division 7 State Champions (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.4 miles away);

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 18, 2024

3. Coach Chris Luma Marker

American Patriots Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Old Town Clock (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hudson.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.