Dalton was simply a winner. In his 27 years as the Burlington High School football coach, Dalton not only compiled an impressive 202-57-1 record but guided the Demons to an amazing 22 Southern Lakes Conference championships. On 12 occasions, Dalton-led teams advanced to the WIAA state playoffs. Besides being a member of the Racine County Sports Hall of Fame, Dalton, who spent 37 years in the Burlington Area School District, is a member of the Wisconsin Football Coaches, National High School Athletic Coaches and Wisconsin Athletic Directors Halls of Fame.