Doyle Fife, David City Athlete, Coach. Doyle’s high school career covered all corners, a leader in every
thing he tried. For years, he was regarded the best athlete in the history of his school.
At Kearney State, his athlete prowess flourished. He began his coaching career at Hebron
where they were state runner-up one year. At Centennial High School at Pueblo Colorado, he
enjoyed a basketball record of 156-41, being state Class AAA runner-up three consecutive
years. He was selected Colorado "Coach of the Year" in 1967. After taking two
years-off-to earn his doctorate at Utah, he returned to UNK for -the next 26 years. It was
here that he served as- assistant basketball coach for 13 years. During this time the team
won 11 consecutive NAIA Districts, making the Final Four twice . |
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