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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Spike_DykesSpike Dykes - Wikipedia

    William Taylor "Spike" Dykes (March 14, 1938 – April 10, 2017) was an American football coach. A high school and college football coach throughout his career, he last served as head coach at Texas Tech University from 1986 to 1999.

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  3. www.espn.com › former-texas-tech-coach-spike-dykes-dies-79Former Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes dies at 79 - ESPN

    Apr 10, 2017 · Former Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes died Monday at the age of 79, a school spokesperson has confirmed. Dykes served as head coach of the Red Raiders from 1986 to 1999 and led the program to...

  4. www.foxsports.com › stories › college-footballSpike Dykes, revered former coach at Texas Tech, dead at 79

    Mar 5, 2020 · LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Spike Dykes, the folksy West Texas native who led Texas Tech to its only Cotton Bowl when that game was reserved for the Southwest Conference champion, has died. He was 79.

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  6. www.texasfootball.com › hof-spike-dykesTexas High School Football Hall of Fame Inductees: Spike Dykes

    Spike Dykes began his nationally famous coaching career in the ranks as a Texas high school football coach. In his first head job at Coahoma High School in 1964 he quickly led the Bulldogs to records of 10-1, 12-1 and a trip to the quarterfinals. He later coached at Belton, Big Spring and Alice.

  7. www.cbssports.com › college-football › newsFormer Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes dead at 79 - CBSSports.com

    Apr 10, 2017 · Spike Dykes, who led Texas Tech to six bowl games and won more games than any other coach in its history, died at the age of 79. He was a legendary figure in college football and the father of former Cal coach Sonny Dykes.

  8. www.usatoday.com › story › sportsSpike Dykes, revered former coach at Texas Tech, dead at 79 - USA...

    Apr 10, 2017 · Spike Dykes, the folksy West Texas native who led Texas Tech to its only Cotton Bowl when that game was reserved for the Southwest Conference champion, has died.

  9. www.cbsnews.com › texas › newsFormer Texas Tech Football Coach Spike Dykes Passes Away

    Apr 10, 2017 · LUBBOCK (CBSDFW.COM) - Texas Tech University confirmed Monday that former coach Spike Dykes died at the age of 79. School spokesman Matt Dowdy said Dykes died Monday in Horseshoe Bay, Texas,...