EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville mourns the loss of one of the true pioneers in its athletic history – Jim Byers. Byers passed away on Tuesday evening at the age of 79.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the University of Evansville are with Coach Byers' family and friends," UE President Dr. Tom Kazee said. "His leadership helped the university through some of its toughest times and led us to new heights. The contributions he made in over 50 years at the university will live on forever."
Byers' career at UE began in 1965 as an assistant football coach before taking over as head coach a year later.