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June Jones, former Hawaii football coach, passes away at 73

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

June Jones, former Hawaii football coach, passes away at 73

Summary

June Jones, the winningest coach in University of Hawaii football history, died today in Oregon at the age of 73. He had been dealing with health issues and entered hospice care two weeks ago. Jones's coaching career began at Hawaii in 1999 and included a remarkable turnaround from a winless season to a 9-4 record. His tenure saw the Warriors achieve a perfect 12-0 regular season in 2007 and reach the Sugar Bowl in 2008. Jones was also the offensive coordinator for various teams and most recently coached the Seattle Sea Dragons in 2023.

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•Jones died today at 73 after health issues.
•He turned Hawaii's football program around in 1999.
•Led Warriors to a 12-0 season in 2007.
•Inducted into the Hawaii Circle of Honor in 2024.
•Last coached in 2023 for the Seattle Sea Dragons.

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June Jones, who led the University of Hawaii to one of the greatest turnarounds in college football history, died today in Oregon. Jones, 73, had suffered health issues this year and entered hospice two weeks ago, according to a close family friend. A former UH quarterback in 1973 and 1974, Jones is the winningest coach in UH football history. He turned down an opportunity to be the San Diego ...
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