Former Indiana coach Mallory dies at 82

Former Indiana coach Bill Mallory died on Friday, three days after a serious fall. He was 82.

The University confirmed Mallory’s death not long after Mallory’s son, Curt, tweeted the following about his father’s passing.

“Bill Mallory, beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach and friend, passed away peacefully Friday, May 25, 2018. He was surrounded by his extended family these last days with love, gratitude and celebration.”

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Bill Mallory, beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach and friend, passed away peacefully Friday, May 25, 2018. He was surrounded by his extended family these last days with love, gratitude and celebration. pic.twitter.com/FJlbHmPdBk

— Curt Mallory (@CmalryMallory) May 25, 2018

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Curt Mallory, the head coach at Indiana State, said his father underwent emergency brain surgery after falling on May 22. Bill Mallory was placed in hospice care on Thursday.

Mallory went 68-78-3 as Indiana’s coach from 1984-96. His teams went to six bowl games during his 13 seasons.

Indiana was a downtrodden program when he took over, but he guided the Hoosiers to four Top-20 finishes during his tenure.

In 1987, Indiana defeated Ohio State and Michigan in the same season for the first time in program history. The victory over Ohio State ended a 31-game losing streak in the series, which prompted Buckeyes coach Earle Bruce to say, “This is the darkest day in Ohio State football since I have been associated with it.”

Mallory was none too pleased with the remark.

“You tell Earle I’ve had a couple of dark days, too,” said Mallory, “and I don’t want to hear that.”

Mallory also served as head coach at Miami (Ohio) from 1969-73, Colorado from 1974-78 and Northern Illinois from 1980-83. He finished with a 167-130-4 record.

Mallory has been inducted into the athletic hall of fames at Indiana, Northern Illinois and Miami (Ohio). He also is a member of the Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame.

–Field Level Media