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The GazetteFebruary 17, 2023 | updated 4 years ago
Palmer Coach Dave Shackelford gets hugs at the end of his last game as a girls’ basketball coach after 40 years of coaching girls’ basketball. Shackelford was honored after the game with many of his former students and assistant coaches in attendance on Thursday, Feb.16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
Palmer Coach Dave Shackelford gets hugs at the end of his last game as a girls’ basketball coach after 40 years of coaching girls’ basketball. Shackelford was honored after the game with many of his former students and assistant coaches in attendance on Thursday, Feb.16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)The second half starts of a game against Harrison High School, the school that Coach Shackelford also coached during his 40-year career. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Palmer head coach Dave Shackelford gets one of his last cheers in during his last game. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Palmer head coach Dave Shackelford meets a young Palmer fan. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)A balloon shares the sentiment of many of those attending the last game of Palmer girls’ basketball coach Dave Shackelford. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)One of Shackelford’s former players came to the game carrying a photo of the coach when she played for him. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Palmer head coach Dave Shackelford has a few lighthearted moments with players during his last game. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Palmer head coach Dave Shackelford gave a bear hug to each player as they exited the game at the end. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Palmer head coach Dave Shackelford gave a bear hug to each player as they exited the game at the end. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Palmer head coach Dave Shackelford was honored by many players and coaches, both past and present after his last game. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Palmer head coach Dave Shackelford fights back tears as he was honored by many players and coaches, both past and present after his last game. He fights back tears while he speaks. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Palmer head coach Dave Shackelford was honored by many players and coaches, both past and present after his last game. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Palmer head coach Dave Shackelford was honored by many players and coaches, both past and present after his last game. Shackelford has been coaching girls’ basketball for 40 years on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Many of Palmer Girls’ Basketball Coach Dave Shackelford’s former players came to wish him well in his retirement. He posed for a photo with former and current players from the teams he coached over his 37 year career. Shackelford’s last game was at the Palmer gym on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
