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Legendary Arkansas coach Frank Broyles passes away at age 92
By Adam Spencer
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As far as Arkansas legends go, there might not be a bigger name than Frank Broyles, who served as the Razorbacks’ coach from 1958 to 1976 and then as the school’s athletic director from 1974 to 2007.
Sadly, the 92-year-old Broyles passed away on Monday in Fayetteville at his family home, surrounded by loved ones.
In a released statement, the Broyles family thanked Arkansas fans and everyone who knew Broyles for helping make the coach’s 92 years full of joy:
“We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who helped contribute to his charmed life. Whether you were one of his players, coaches, colleagues or friends, a Razorback fan or fellow caregiver, you were an integral part of his fairy tale story. To his family, he was quite simply, our hero.”
Broyles, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, led the Razorbacks to the 1964 national title and has a statue outside the Hogs’ stadium.
According to the statement, Broyles’ first wife, Barbara, also suffered from Alzheimer’s (passing away from the disease back in 2004). That prompted Broyles to start the Broyles Foundation.
Broyles spent much of his later life raising awareness about the neurological disease.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
