, who served as Duke's head football coach for four seasons from 1983-86, passed away on Sunday in Orlando, Fla., at the age of 79.
Hired on December 8, 1982, to replace Shirley "Red" Wilson, Sloan guided the Blue Devils to a four-year overall record of 13-31 (.295) with an ACC ledger of 8-20 (.400). He departed Duke following the 1986 season to become the Athletic Director at his alma mater, the University of Alabama, and was succeeded by Steve Spurrier.
While with the Blue Devils, Sloan coached three All-America selections in quarterback Ben Bennett, center Phil Ebinger and linebacker Mike Junkin.