Pat Dye, the legendary football coach who led Auburn’s football program to great heights during the 1980s, died Monday. He was 80 years old.
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Dye was hospitalized late last month because of ongoing kidney issues. He tested positive for COVID-19 during his stay, but was asymptomatic according to his son, Pat Dye Jr.
The legendary coach led Auburn to a 99-39-4 overall record in 12 seasons, including nine straight with winning records. The team won four SEC championships, and Dye was named SEC Coach of the Year three times.
