Regarded as one of the greatest high school football coaches in Wisconsin history, Dobbs compiled an amazing record in his 23 years as Park High School's head coach. Dobbs posted a 147-75-1 record, guiding the Panthers to six conference championships and nine runner-up finishes. More impressively, Dobbs led the Panthers to nine WIAA Division 1 playoff appearances and highlighted his brilliant career with a state championship in 1988. Dobbs, a native of South Dakota, was duly recognized for his exceptional work by being inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1997.