Former BYU head football coach Tommy Hudspeth dies at 83

RIP Tommy Hudspeth. (Head coach of BYU Football 1964-1971) pic.twitter.com/NpmveFpbv4

— BYU (@BYU) June 23, 2015

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of former football coach Tommy Hudspeth ('62-'71). He passed away early this morning. #BYUFootball

— BYU Football (@BYUfootball) June 23, 2015

Condolences to the family of former BYU Cougar Head Football Coach Tommy Hudspeth who passed away today. A fine coach and great gentleman!

— Tom Holmoe (@TomHolmoe) June 23, 2015

Here's a look at what Tommy Hudspeth accomplished during his time as BYU's head coach. #BYUSN pic.twitter.com/GP0XMmTUUq

— BYU Sports Nation (@BYUSportsNation) June 23, 2015

So sad 2 hear the call 2day that Coach Tommy Hudspeth has passed. He is a @TulsaFootball icon. He mentored me when I was a young coach at TU

— Matt Wells (@CoachWellsUSUFB) June 23, 2015

Coach Tommy Hudspeth was 1 of the 1st people I met when I got to TU. He always had an encouraging word & was truly a great man! #FirstClass

— Coach Tyler Carlton (@CoachCarlton) June 23, 2015

TU athletics lost a loving and True Blue family member at 3 AM as Tommy Hudspeth lost his battle with cancer.

— TulsaHurricane (@TulsaHurricane) June 23, 2015