McQueen coach Ken Dalton through the years

McQueen football coach Ken Dalton at practice on Nov 15, 2005.

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Former McQueen head football coach Ken Dalton embraces his wife Pat during a field dedication ceremony in his honor on Sept. 3, 2012.

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Former McQueen football coach Ken Dalton addresses the crowd during his Hall of Fame induction ceremony before the Lancers' game on Sept. 3, 2012.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton participates in a pep rally inside the school gym before a playoff game in 2007.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton talks with Kyle Van Noy, who is reflected in his glass during a game against Manogue High School on Oct. 13, 2007.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton celebrates a state championship win against Palo Verde at Mackay Stadium on Dec. 6, 2008. McQueen won, 13-12.

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Former McQueen football coach Ken Dalton is shown on the field in 2009 after he announced his retirement.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton blows his whistle after a play during the scrimmage match between McQueen High and Reno High at McQueen on Aug. 24, 2006.

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McQueen running backs, Shawn Pritchard, left, and Josh Pritchard, right, stand with football coach Ken Dalton, center, at the McQueen High School practice field on Sept. 27, 2005.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton shouts directions to his team during the Lancers' 2002 playoff game against Galena. McQueen won to advance to the Northern 4A title game.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton watches his team during the Lancers' 2002 playoff game against Galena.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton talks to the team during a practice on Aug. 22, 2003.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton during a Lancers' practice in 2000.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton watches his team during a practice before the 2000 season.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton gets his team motived as they go into overtime against Las Vegas in the 2001 state championship game at Mackay Stadium.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton during a 1998 practice.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton gestures while talking to his players at the end of practice on Aug. 13, 1999.

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McQueen football coach Ken Dalton during a practice on Aug. 14, 1997.

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