Jim Byers, the son of legendary coach Herman Byers has passed away. Arguably had one of the hardest jobs in the state -- rebuilding the Purple Aces MBB team after the December 1977 Aircraft crash.
He was the head coach at University of Evansville 1966-1977, with a 51-50-3 record; retired from coaching after 1977 season;
won 4 Indiana Collegiate Conference Championships at U of E.
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He was the head coach at University of Evansville 1966-1977, with a 51-50-3 record; retired from coaching after 1977 season;
won 4 Indiana Collegiate Conference Championships at U of E.
http://www.courierpress.com/news/lo...7c-c654-0c01-e053-0100007f4ca0-389060491.html