A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Hayden Fry's life and career.
John Hayden Fry was a prominent American college football coach and player. He held head coaching positions at Southern Methodist University (SMU), North Texas State University, and most notably, the University of Iowa, where he coached from 1979 to 1998. Fry amassed a career coaching record of 232–178–10. He also played college football at Baylor University. His contributions to the sport led to his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
From 1969 to 1971, Fry's Mustangs had a 12-20 record, jeopardizing Fry's job.
From 1969 to 1971, Fry's Mustangs had a 12-20 record, jeopardizing Fry's job.
In 1972, after a 7-4 season, Hayden Fry was fired from his position as head coach at SMU.
In 1979, Iowa had a losing season, raising questions about Fry's future with the team.
In 1980, Iowa had another losing season, raising questions about Fry's future with the team.
In 1987, SMU's football program was shut down due to massive misconduct, related to the slush fund that Fry had opposed.
In 1994, Iowa struggled to a 5-5-1 record, leading some to question Hayden Fry's future as coach.
In 1994, the Hawkeyes struggled to a 5–5–1 record. Critics questioned if Fry's coaching career was at an end.
On November 22, 1998, Hayden Fry announced his retirement from the University of Iowa, after secretly undergoing radiation treatments for prostate cancer during his final season.
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