Marland Hart “Dubie” Mallette

*Marland Hart “Dubie” Mallette (MPHS Coach) coached the 1958 MPHS boys’ basketball team to an undefeated regular season, losing only one game to Jackson Provine for the Big Eight state championship. Coach Mallette also coached the 1957 junior high team to an undefeated season. His career as a Moss Point coach began in 1949, and also included head coach of the high school girls’ basketball team and assistant coach for the high school football team. A native of Vancleave, Mississippi, Coach Mallette was elected to be the Jackson County School System superintendent, where he served from 1967 to 1980.