Stamford, Texas: September 24, 2005
A fifty year anniversary celebration took place today to honor the Texas State Champions for AA Football for the years 1955, 1956, 1958 and 1959. Delton was a member of the 1958 and 1959 teams. A social hour and banquet was held at the Stagecoach Inn in Stamford. Coaches Bill Anderson and Larry Wartes were featured speakers as well as members of each state championship team (Jackie Mills, Mike McClellan, Jimmy Payne and Bobby Gamblin).
Legendary Texas Coach Gordon Wood was represented by his son Jim. Gordon was coach of the 1955 and 1956 teams. Delton played for Gordon during his sophomore year and Coach Wartes was head coach of his 1958 and 1959 teams. A special video was shown highlighting each team’s accomplishments.
The Stamford vs. Jacksboro Homecoming football game was played that afternoon. Each championship team and player was recognized at the game. The combined win/lose record for the championship teams was 58-1-1. Delton was an End and one of his receptions played a key role in the Championship game against Brady. This highlight play appears in the book King Texas Football. 
Out of the people that Delton associated with in this group, players and coaches, there are six people recognized in the Texas High School Coaches Hall of Honor, one U.S. Congressmen and a Federal Judge. Many others went on to very successful careers in business and agriculture. Their experiences during this time on the gridiron contributed greatly to their success.Delton’s dad, Doc, was very proud of all his sons and especially loved watching them play football. He passed away last year and we all know he would have greatly enjoyed coming to this celebration event. Delton’s mom, Josie, participated in the event along with wife Joni and brother Ron.
