Seaford High School Hall Of Fame Football Coach Ron Dickerson Passes Away

Seaford High School coaching legend Ron Dickerson passed away on October 5, 2019. Coach Dickerson (Captain Dick) made his mark as a coach at Seaford High School beginning in 1969 when he was hired as an assistant coach. After graduating from Laurel High, Dickerson attended Shepherd College in West Virginia where he also played football. He served as an assistant coach for the Blue Jays football program for four years before taking over as head coach in 1973. He remained at the helm for the next 28 years, winning nine Henlopen Conference titles and two State championships in 1981 and 1983. Dickerson also coached baseball at Seaford for seven seasons, during which time he won 102 games along with two State titles. The Seaford School District's thoughts and prayers are with the Dickerson family.