Hawaii football: Former coach Dick Tomey dies at 80

Former University of Hawaii football coach Dick Tomey died on Friday night at age 80, causing a cascade of condolences, reflection and tributes spanning social media.

First up were some memories from the Warrior Beat’s Stephen Tsai.

Here’s some others from Twitter:

Football coach Dick Tomey, one of UH's most beloved coaches, died in Arizona Friday night, the family announced. He had been battling lung cancer. Tomey had a 63-46-3 record at UH from 1977-'86 where he revitalized the football program.@HawaiiFootball @StarAdvertiser @uhmanoa

— Ferd Lewis (@FerdLewis) May 11, 2019

Aloha, Coach Tomey.

➡️ https://t.co/eZXcRce4O6 pic.twitter.com/Kj8rpNy1IS

— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) May 11, 2019

Mahalo Coach Tomey, for everything.

— Nick Rolovich (@NickRolovich) May 11, 2019

Such a good man!
Rest in aloha coach Dick Tomey! pic.twitter.com/ef8BcfzvIH

— Robert Kekaula (@RKekaula) May 11, 2019

RIP Dick Tomey and condolences to his family. He helped elevate not only the University of Hawaii program but Island kids & families too. He always carried a humble nature about him and always gave great advice about life. A great coach in every facet. pic.twitter.com/eE1cNaNcIM

— Mike Cherry (@MikeCherryWMUR) May 11, 2019

A true pioneer in giving Polynesian kids an opportunity to further their education through football, Coach DICK TOMEY served as Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chairman and recognized as a Founders Award honoree. We will miss you Coach. Aloha. pic.twitter.com/g1WmIPWc4u

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— Polynesian Football (@PolynesianFBHOF) May 11, 2019

The family of Dick Tomey released this statement earlier this morning on the former Hawaii coach's passing… pic.twitter.com/eCuogma5ua

— Josh Pacheco (@Joshontheradio) May 11, 2019

Sad news: #Arizona coaching legend Dick Tomey passed away last night at 9:30pm. He died surrounded by his family, resting peacefully, after battling lung cancer for months. pic.twitter.com/LkfQq6hsCI

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) May 11, 2019

The entire Wildcat family is mourning the passing of Arizona Football coaching icon Dick Tomey

📰 | https://t.co/jemYaI9nHE pic.twitter.com/aOtVew3ZNi

— Arizona Athletics (@AZATHLETICS) May 11, 2019

A legend. RIP Coach Tomey. pic.twitter.com/oVDkfAfG3A

— San José State Football (@SJSUSpartanFB) May 11, 2019

Sally and I are so sad to hear of Dick Tomey’s passing. I’ve never met a more passionate, loving man, who was also one of the best coaches to ever coach. We’ve lost a dear friend, and the CFB Family lost a true Legend! There is a hole in our hearts. Rest easy, my friend. pic.twitter.com/JGsIng5bKD

— Mack Brown (@CoachMackBrown) May 11, 2019

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Tomey posted a head-coaching record of 63-46-3 at Manoa spanning 1977 to 1986.