Longtime Coach and trainer Moe Litton passed away Sunday night. He was 91.
After serving four years in the Navy during World War II, Litton attended Stephen F. Austin University where he played football and earned his Masters in 1956.
He then got into coaching, where he coached and was a trainer. He had stints at Hemphill, Jacksonville, Vidor, Orangefield, and Bridge City, where he worked from 1965-88.
After he retired he wasn’t far from a game and he continued to work and mentor those in the training business.
Former Cardinal and local attorney Rodney Townsend said, “Moe Litton was a big part of my life. When I was in college and had to have back surgery, he was in the operating room. After surgery, I tried to go back and play football. My body wasn’t having it. I went to see Coach and tell him I was done. He told me he didn’t think I would be able to play but if anyone was going to try, it would be me. Those simple words have stuck in my head for 27 years.”
Richard Briggs, who played and coached with Litton said, “The history of Bridge City High School, and in fact the history of BC itself, cannot be told without including the amazing impact made by Coach Litton. He, along with Mr Pearson, Mr Godwin, and Mr Ward all worked together and were truly instrumental in building BCISD into one of the most respected districts in the state. Coach Litton’s impact went far beyond the training room and the classroom. Generations of BC student-athletes were blessed to have had Coach Litton as part of their lives and his wisdom, sense of humor, and care throughout the decades have made us better people and the entire SE Texas community a better place.”
Litton was inducted in the Southeast Texas Coaches Hall of Fame in 1999.
Funeral services for my Coach Litton will be:
Rosary Thursday at 5:00
Visitation Thursday 5:30 – 9:00 at Claybar funeral home in Bridge City
Funeral service Saturday 10:00 at St. Henry’s catholic church in Bridge City.
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