About Dewey Sullivan
Lived 1935 – 2006 (aged 71). Dewey Sullivan was an American american football coach.
Dewey Sullivan (May 6, 1935 – November 8, 2006) was an American high school football coach who coached more than 40 years at Dayton High School in Dayton, Oregon. He is a member of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.
Early years Sullivan was born in Geary, Oklahoma and graduated from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado in 1959.
Coaching career Sullivan began coaching at Dayton in 1965 and remained until his death in 2006. During his tenure, the team won five state titles and appeared in the playoffs 25 consecutive times. He was named to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame the following year.
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Who was Dewey Sullivan?
American football coach
When was Dewey Sullivan born?
Dewey Sullivan was born on 6 May 1935.
When did Dewey Sullivan die?
Dewey Sullivan died on 8 November 2006.
What was Dewey Sullivan's occupation?
Dewey Sullivan was an american football coach.
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Dewey Sullivan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dewey Sullivan. https://biography.guide/dewey-sullivan/
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