College football Hall of Famer and former Navy coach Wayne Hardin has died at the age of 91. Hardin suffered a massive stroke on Tuesday and passed away on Wednesday morning.
Hardin was the head coach at Navy from 1959-64 and compiled a record of 38-22-2, including a 5-1 mark against Army. Hardin also coached in the first Navy-Air Force game, which was won by Navy, 35-3, in 1960.
"The Naval Academy is heartbroken over the loss of one of our icons," said Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk. "He was not only a great coach, but a special person that had the respect of everyone who played for him and knew him as a great leader.