Daughter Shares Jim Algeo’s ‘Rare Breed’ Ethos in New Film

Bridget Algeo released a documentary titled "Rare Breed: No Ordinary Joes" that explores how her late father, Jim Algeo, used football to live out his Catholic faith. The film documents the life of the longtime Lansdale Catholic High School head coach, who led the program from 1968 to 2011.

The documentary features more than a dozen interviews, family photos, and footage from Algeo's 44-year coaching career. Bridget Algeo, who previously wrote a book about her father, said the film shows how her parents lived to do what God wanted from them.

During his tenure at Lansdale Catholic, Jim Algeo won 294 games, earned more than a dozen conference and district titles, and secured the 2004 PIAA Class 2A football state championship. The film focuses on his mantra of faith, family, and football to show his impact on the young men he coached.