Collinsville, Oklahoma
August 29, 2016
Coach Ray's Sign Renewed
Collinsville Coaching Legend Honored (Again) At Softball Field

Coach Ray was so surprised, it was a great feeling to be able to give back to him.

This last week I have been working on a project for a former High School Coach who has been a huge part of Collinsville Public Schools Athletics. The softball fields were named after Coach Howard Ray years ago and there used to be a little sign several years ago, but it went missing. Two weeks ago I had a talk with Coach Ray at the ballfields while we were watching the girls play ball and he said he wished there was a sign with his name on it. That evening I decided it's time he get a sign up in his honor and we give back to a great coach. I called Coach Henry and told him of our talk and he agreed we needed to make a sign for him. With a recycled sign, a little paint and vinyl letters, Coach Ray is now honored at the ball fields once again.

Everyone who comes to the ball fields will now see his name at the entrance on the back of the concession stand. Thank you to a friend who helped me put the letters on the sign and to my husband Collins for helping me put the sign up. After we hung the sign up, I drove over to Coach Ray's house and asked if he would ride up to the High school with me. I wanted to surprise him and that I did. He just kept thanking me. This was a fun project and I feel I was able to give him a huge gift back.

Coach Ray, Thank you for all you have done over the years!! -- Roberta Kickapoo 8/29/2016

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1972 Softball State Champs (at Sallee Field)

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