sports
July 23, 2020
Barnsdall coach Joe Gilbert dies at the age of 87
Legendary Barnsdall coach Joe Gilbert died at the age of 87. Gilbert’s victory totals are 1,140 in fast-pitch softball, 922 in girls basketball, 801 in baseball, 649 in boys basketball, 395 in slow-pitch softball and five in football (one year in 1980). Although the NFHS Record Book does not keep track of total coaching wins across multiple sports, a NFHS media release at the time of his induction stated it is believed Gilbert has the most wins of any coach in national high school history. He ranks second in Oklahoma girls basketball wins, behind Bertha Frank Teague’s 1,157.