Howie Vogts

Bethpage High School head football coach Howard Vogts instructs his players on the field during their game against Islip held at Hofstra University. (Nov. 29, 2002)

Bethpage's Rob Beatty (left), head coach Howard Vogts and Jovan Juravlea after their win over Islip at Hofstra University. (Nov. 29, 2002)

Bethpage High School football coach Howie Vogts leads his team in cheer after a 1-point win over Glen Cove. The victory made Vogts the winningest football coach in state history. He ended his career with 364 wins over 56 years. (Nov. 16, 2000)

Howie Vogts is cheered by his players. (Aug. 12, 2010)

Bethpage's head coach Howie Vogts. (Nov. 9, 2000)

Bethpage's coach Howie Vogts hugging Amityville's coach Len Mattera after their game at Hofstra Stadium. (Nov. 24, 2000)

Bethpage coach Howard Vogts celebrates with his players at the end of their game against Wantagh at Hofstra University. (Nov. 23, 2003)

Howie Vogts holds up one of the 35 county/league championship trophies he won during his 56 years as head coach of Bethpage's football team. (Sept. 13, 1995)

At Bethpage High School a memorial service was held for football coach Howard Vogts, who coached for 56 years. Members of the football team were in the stands. (Aug. 12, 2010)

At Bethpage High School football field named in his honor, a memorial service was held for Howard Vogts, who coached for 56 years. The hearse carrying his coffin was just outside the field for a brief time. (Aug. 12, 2010)

More than 1,000 people attended a memorial service for football coach Howard Vogts. (Aug. 12, 2010)

At Bethpage High School a memorial service was held for football coach Howard Vogts. Members of the football team were in the stands. (Aug. 12, 2010)

At the memorial service for football coach Howard Vogts, who members of the current team passed behind his portrait in respect. (Aug. 12, 2010 )

Members of the Bethpage High School football team acted as honor guard for guests at a memorial service for football coach Howard Vogts. (Aug. 12, 2010)

August 12, 2010 At Bethpage High School a memorial service was held for football coach Howard Vogts, who coached for 56 years. This is a copy shot.

August 12, 2010 At Bethpage High School a memorial service was held for football coach Howard Vogts, who coached for 56 years. Margaret Burton, his sister touched the portrait of the coach.

August 12, 2010 At Bethpage High School a memorial service was held for football coach Howard Vogts, who coached for 56 years. this is the score board showing the number of games the coach won.

Bethpage High School's Varsity Football coach Howie Vogts during the Nassau High School Conference III Football Game at Plainedge High School in North Massapequa, New York. (Sep. 24, 2005)

Bethpage High School Varsity Football Head Coach Howie Vogts, during the Nassau County High School Football Championships at Hofstra Stadium, Valley Stream South vs. Bethpage HS. (Nov. 15, 2003)

Bethpage's Head football coach Howie Vogts and his companion Marilyn Murphy at their home in Bethpage. (Oct. 24, 2003)

Bethpage football team stands around coach Howard Vogts celebrating his 300th win against Lynbrook H.S. (Oct. 12, 2002)

November 16,2000 at Hofstra Stadium. Glen Cove vs Bethpage HS football. Bethpage head coach Howie Vogts shouting to his team between the first and second quarter tonight. (Nov. 16, 2000)

Bethpage's Head Coach Howie Vogts looks up at the scoreboard at the midpoint of today's game against Amityville's at Hofstra Stadium. (Nov. 24, 2000)

Bethpage's head football coach, Howard C. Vogts. (Nov. 14, 1999)

Bethpage's coach Howie Vogts on the sidelines during a game against Wantagh. (Sept. 26, 1998)

Eagles Head coach Howard C. Vogts sitting on his box on the bench. (Sept. 30, 1995)