He was a common face to thousands of athletes around the Ozarks, but even though he spent hours coaching them, they probably wouldn't recognize him today. That's because Geoge Newtown's been away from home for two years and during that time, lost 200 pounds because of an illness. But, we found it was his love for a certain sport that helped pull him through it all to reach his ultimate goal today. Football may be a past time for many, but for George Newton it’s how he’s passed the majority of his time on earth. "I played on the 1963 team that was undefeated," said George Newton of the Missouri State football team. From there, he went on to coaching at Lebanon, Miller and four of Springfield’s five high schools.
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Monday, June 16, 2008
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