Dan Crowe, born on March 17, 1930, embarked on a distinguished 34-year career in education and coaching from 1955 to 1989, before being inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame in 2004. His journey began at Fairview School in Carter County, TN, in 1955, and he shortly moved on to Valley Forge High School (1956 - 1960), followed by Hampton High School (1960 - 1963). At Hampton, he initiated the school's first track team, laying the groundwork for a legacy in athletics.

Crowe's career further flourished after his tenure at East Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, NC (1963 - 1966), culminating at Dobyns-Bennett High School, where he served from 1967 until his retirement in 1989. During his impactful tenure at Dobyns-Bennett, Crowe's excellence in coaching track and field and cross-country teams led to remarkable achievements. Under his leadership, the track and field team won TSSAA State Championships three times (1971, 1972, 1979), and secured runner-up positions in 1969 and 1970. His teams dominated with 13 Big Ten Conference Championship Titles, 13 District Championships, victories at the Southern Classic in 1969 and 1971, and six East Tennessee Region Champion titles. The cross-country teams were equally successful, capturing six Big Ten Conference Titles, six East Tennessee Region Titles, and becoming TSSAA State Runners-Up three times.

Crowe's dedication to athletics and education was recognized beyond team accolades. He was honored as the East Tennessee Track Coach of the Year by the Knoxville Track Club three times (1970, 1971, 1972), named East Tennessee Teacher of the Year in 1985, and received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the NBC–Carnegie Foundation in 1989. Dan Crowe's indelible mark on TSSAA sports and his commitment to fostering athletic excellence among Tennessee's youth led to his well-deserved induction into the TSSAA Hall of Fame in 2004. He passed away on December 1, 2005, leaving behind a legacy of achievement and inspiration.

TSSAA Hall of Fame
Class: 2004
Category: Coach