High School: Attended Henderson H.S., in Frederick, OK.

College:  Went to East Central State College (ECSC), Ada, OK.   

Advanced Education:  Earned a Masters degree from Oklahoma State College.
 
Coaching Career: Spent 26 years (1950-76) as the head basketball coach at Rye High School, Rye, CO...DeFoyd led the Thunderbolts to four state basketball appearances (1956, 1959, 1963 and 1968) winning the state championship with his first team in 1956... His record as the head basketball coach at Rye was 384 wins and 150 losses...DeFoyd's overall career record at both Rye H.S. and Murrqay State was 439 wins and 176 losses...He also served as the Thunderbolts baseball coach for five years (1957-61) and coached Rye's 8-man football team for a season (1959).

Occupation:  Teacher/Coach/ Activities Director - Rye High School

Personal:  Lived in Rye, CO with his wife, Helen... Passed away April 22, 2007.

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