The Dale Dynasty Began With Coach Gary Washburn

  • Coach Washburn is pictured with the trophies and members of the 1975 and 1979 State Championship teams and maybe a younger player or two. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell
    Coach Washburn is pictured with the trophies and members of the 1975 and 1979 State Championship teams and maybe a younger player or two. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell
  • Dale Alum Joe Mortimer, who played on the 1979 State Championship Team, throws the first pitch for the Aug. 18 home game. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Dale Alum Joe Mortimer, who played on the 1979 State Championship Team, throws the first pitch for the Aug. 18 home game. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Legendary Dale Coach Gary Washburn is honored with his wife, Sharon.
    Legendary Dale Coach Gary Washburn is honored with his wife, Sharon.
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark (with "Skipper")
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark (with "Skipper")
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • 1975 State Champion team member Bud Akins is presented a game ball by senior Dayton Forsythe.
    1975 State Champion team member Bud Akins is presented a game ball by senior Dayton Forsythe.
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • 1979 State Champion team member John (Tony) Plunkett receives a hug and a game ball from his nephew, senior Cade Dickinson.
    1979 State Champion team member John (Tony) Plunkett receives a hug and a game ball from his nephew, senior Cade Dickinson.
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
  • Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    Coach Gary Washburn Night at the Ballpark
    The sweltering heat did not stop members of the 1975 and 1979 Dale Baseball State Champions from gathering to be recognized and honor their coach, Gary Washburn. You cannot hear the words Dale High School without thinking of baseball, basketball, or softball championship games. That little school, surrounded by cornfields and bordered on the east by the North Canadian River, produces ...

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