Inductees

Coaching 29 years at four different high schools, Dewey Combs compiled an impressive overall record of 213-65-14. Along the way, Coach Combs garnered four state championships. His first came in 1966 as he and his Trenton Bulldogs were named Class M State Champs by sportswriters. His 19 year tenure in Joplin, which began in 1967, saw him accomplish his last three state championship, all with Parkwood, those coming in 1975, 1980 and 1983. He was inducted into the Missouri High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1985.