June Jones, Legendary College Football Coach and UH’s Winningest Modern Coach, Dies at 73
June Jones, a legendary college football coach and the winningest modern coach for the University of Hawaii with 76 victories, has died at the age of 73. He led the Warriors to six bowl games, including an undefeated regular season…
Portland, OR, October 29, 2026 — June Jones, a celebrated figure in college football and the architect of some of the University of Hawaii’s most memorable seasons, has passed away at the age of 73. Jones is remembered as the winningest modern coach for the University of Hawaii, amassing a total of 76 victories during his tenure with the Warriors.
His impact on the program was significant, highlighted by his leadership that guided the Warriors to six bowl game appearances. A standout achievement of his coaching career at Hawaii was the undefeated regular season in 2007, a remarkable feat that captured national attention.
Beyond his successful run with the University of Hawaii, Jones also contributed to collegiate football as a coach at SMU. More recently, he served as the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Sea Dragons, continuing his involvement in the sport.
Jones’s coaching career spanned several decades, leaving a notable legacy in the landscape of college football. The exact circumstances of his passing were not detailed in the provided information.
Story summarized from the original created by KHNL News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
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