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Auburn football: Hall of Fame coach Pat Dye dies

Pat Dye Field sign (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

One of the most historic coaches in Auburn football history passed away Monday.

Legendary coach Patt Dye passed away Monday morning after dealing with kidney-related issues. Just a week before, it was announced that Dye had also contracted COVID-19.

His son, Pat Dye Jr., spoke to ESPN, saying:

“…his positive test occurred a number of days ago during a routine precautionary test pursuant to his hospitalization for kidney-related issues.”

The former Auburn football legend constructed quite the career while coaching in the college ranks.