Osceola's Frankie Gathen Retires

[Radiotalker]

Coach Gathen announced retirement effective end of June due to health reasons. 

[Rulesman]

One of the funniest guys on a sideline I've ever worked for. Hope he can beat his health issues.

[Head Lion]

He will be missed, best of health Coach Gathen.

[bluegrassboy75]

He told me during a broadcast that this past year would be his last.  I wish him the best in his retirement and with his health.

[old.dole]

Wow what a guy!!  I remember back when he was the man at Bearden. They called him poppa bear down there. Great guy.

[NEark tigers]

One of NEArk's coaching legends calling it a career. Enjoy your retirement, Coach!

[Jimbo Morphis]

Coach Gathen announced retirement effective end of June due to health reasons. 

His brother is the super at Mcgehee and is retiring also. He will be missed.

[biglion1985]

Can someone tell me if they hired the junior high coach to become the boys head coach of the senior boys because that's what I heard

[501Arkansas]

Can someone tell me if they hired the junior high coach to become the boys head coach of the senior boys because that's what I heard

Yes sir he is the sr head coach, coach wilson

[biglion1985]

Oh ok thanks for the info 501and good luck to coach gaithen on his retirment

[LaFlamaBlanca55]

respect, enough said