A Barefoot Boy from Oklahoma

From a barefoot boy in Oklahoma Dewey Sullivan rose to acclaim in the National High School Hall of Fame. When he died on November 8 2006 he had more football victories than any coach west of the Mississippi River. His dream from a young age was to be a coach but he had many setbacks along the way.<br><br>He was a father with two young children when he began his education but that did not stop him. Once his decision to become a coach was made he was determined and followed his chosen path.<br><br>He became a teacher - he became a counselor - and he became a coach. He was as gracious in defeat as he was in victory. His players were of primary importance to him and it was never about himself. He left this earth as a small town football coach whose shoes are too big to fill. When he started his journey as a coach he had no idea he would affect as many lives as he did. He wanted to coach - but in the process he became a teacher a counselor and a mentor to many.<br><br>This is his story - I just went along for the ride.