I am not from York and not connected to the school in any such way. This post arrives with the intention to honor one of our great heroes.
I was on the phone with the York athletics office this morning trying to locate the famous old school pom beanies the York distance kids wear as I interpret it as a unique memento honoring the great Coach Joe Newton.
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These winter hats are $21.80 -- $15.00 for the hat and $6.80 through USPS shipping. I am usually a stickler about shipping costs but that didnt matter to me today. Be sure you select the $6.80 per recommendation of the Athletic Booster Club apparel coordinator. Link below:
Perhaps for all you midwesterners out there we can revive the All-american-Keebler-Distance Gala-Festival meet in his honor this next June as the proceeds will go to York Athletics. We can create a next spectacle for Coach Newton to see from the heavens. Head Coach Charlie Kern will know what to do...