Discover the defining moments in the early life of Hayden Fry. From birth to education, explore key events.
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.
On February 28, 1929, John Hayden Fry was born. He later became a prominent American college football player and coach.
In 1947, Hayden Fry began playing football at Baylor University.
From 1947 to 1950, Baylor had a 26-13-2 record during Fry's four years playing there.
In 1951, Hayden Fry graduated from Baylor University with a degree in psychology.
In 1951, Hayden Fry worked as an American history teacher and assistant football coach at Odessa High School.
In 1952, Hayden Fry joined the U.S. Marine Corps.
In February 1955, Hayden Fry was discharged from the Marines with the rank of captain.
In 1955, Hayden Fry returned to Odessa as a teacher and assistant football coach and later became head coach.
In 1966, Jerry LeVias made his debut at SMU, becoming the first black player signed to a football scholarship in the Southwest Conference. Fry received abuse for recruiting a black player.
In 1989 the sitcom TV show Coach, named after Fry, aired for nine seasons on ABC. The show starred Craig T. Nelson as Hayden Fox.
Although the Hawkeyes lost in Pasadena for the third time under Fry, many fans expected 1991 to be an even better year.
In 1997 the sitcom TV show Coach, named after Fry, ended after airing for nine seasons on ABC. The show starred Craig T. Nelson as Hayden Fox.
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.
In 2002, Hayden Fry reportedly showed interest in the open head coaching position at Baylor University, his alma mater.
On December 17, 2019, John Hayden Fry passed away. He had a significant impact as a college football coach.
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