The first coach in the Utah part of Utah Jazz history passed away last Friday. Tom Nissalke died at the age of 87 at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah according to the Deseret News. He had been dealing with a series of health problems. While many Jazz fans are very familiar with Jerry Sloan and Frank Layden, few may know of Tom Nissalke.

The Alpha and Omega of pro basketball coaches in Utah ... or the Omega and Alpha

Tom Nissalke wasn’t just a part of Utah Jazz history but pro basketball history in Utah.