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Dorothy Gaters, Illinois’ winningest high school basketball coach, is retiring after 45 years. ‘She coached them. She didn’t coddle them.’

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Posted November 1, 2021

Legendary girls basketball coach leaves after 45 years, 1,153 victories, 10 state titles and numerous city and conference crowns.

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Dorothy Gaters, Illinois’ winningest high school basketball coach, is retiring after 45 years. ‘She coached them. She didn’t coddle them.’

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