A closer look at the lasting mark left by Hayden Fry—a timeline of influence.
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.
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.
In 2003, Hayden Fry was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach.
In 2005, Hayden Fry received the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award from the American Football Coaches Association.
In 2009, First Avenue in Coralville, Iowa was co-named Hayden Fry Way in his honor.
On December 30, 2010, Hayden Fry was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame.
In 2011, Hayden Fry was recognized for his Rose Bowl Hall of Fame induction during the Rose Bowl game.
In January 2016, it was announced that Coralville's City Council was set to vote on an agreement with a company to design and create a life-sized bronze statue to honor Hayden Fry.
In May 2016, it was announced that the statue would be unveiled at Fry Fest 2016 on September 2.
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