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Shows had a career record of 345-78 (.817 record) in 32 seasons at West Monroe, Pineville, Jonesboro-Hodge, and Farmerville. He was the fourth-winningest coach in Louisiana state history. His West Monroe record of 273-48 included eight state titles and appearances at thirteen state title games. The last state title was in 2011 before the decline began in Shows' health.<ref name=showsdeath/>

Shows had a career record of 345-78 (.817 record) in 32 seasons at West Monroe, Pineville, Jonesboro-Hodge, and Farmerville. He was the fourth-winningest coach in Louisiana state history. His West Monroe record of 273-48 included eight state titles and appearances at thirteen state title games. The last state title was in 2011 before the decline began in Shows' health.<ref name=showsdeath/>

Shows' players going beyond the high school level included Tommy Banks, Bradie James, Barkevious Mingo,  and Andrew Whitworth.<ref name=showsdeath/> Mingo and Whithworth were among those attending the memorial service.<ref name=ouacitizen>{{cite news|url=http://www.hannapub.com/ouachitacitizen/article_ae02fefe-a68e-11e3-87c9-0017a43b2370.html|title=Thousands pay respects to Coach Don Shows, March 8, 2014|publisher=''The Ouachita Citizen''|accessdate=March 8, 2014}}</ref>

Shows' players going beyond the high school level included Tommy Banks, Bradie James, Barkevious Mingo,  and Andrew Whitworth.<ref name=showsdeath/> Mingo and Whithworth were among those attending the memorial service.<ref name=ouacitizen>{{cite news|url=http://www.hannapub.com/ouachitacitizen/article_ae02fefe-a68e-11e3-87c9-0017a43b2370.html|author=Touchet|title=Thousands pay respects to Coach Don Shows|date=March 8, 2014|publisher=''The Ouachita Citizen''|accessdate=March 8, 2014}}</ref>

Robbie Martin, who played under Shows at both Pineville High School and Northwestern State University, said at the memorial service that the West Monroe Rebels were once "a doormat" of a football team that was always scheduled for opponents' homecoming games but is now envied by the rest of the state.<ref name=blueprint/>

Robbie Martin, who played under Shows at both Pineville High School and Northwestern State University, said at the memorial service that the West Monroe Rebels were once "a doormat" of a football team that was always scheduled for opponents' homecoming games but is now envied by the rest of the state.<ref name=blueprint/>