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Francis Patrick Layden (born January 5, 1932) is an American former basketball coach and executive of the National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz as well as former head coach of the Women's National Basketball Association's Utah Starzz.
May 12, 2022 · SALT LAKE CITY — Frank Layden was known as a funny man when coaching the Utah Jazz, but moving the franchise to Utah in 1979 was no laughing matter. Layden questioned the decision at...
Sep 25, 2023 · September 25, 2023 10:02 AM MDT. As the Utah Jazz celebrate their 50th anniversary this season, it’s a great time to reflect on the long and proud history of the nine coaches who’ve been the...
Jun 24, 2014 · At 82, the popular former Utah Jazz coach and president lives the ultimate retirement life of ballgames, grandkids, travel, visiting old friends and giving speeches — just don't ask him for inside info on his old team (he doesn't have any).
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Led by coach Jerry Sloan, who took over from Frank Layden in 1988, they became one of the powerhouse teams of the 1990s, culminating in two NBA Finals appearances in 1997 and 1998, where they lost both times to the Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan . Both Stockton and Malone moved on in 2003.
Oct 17, 2022 · Like the Jazz he cemented in Utah, the all-world personality of Frank Layden is still going strong. It was the all-world personality of Frank Layden that brought the Jazz from New Orleans to Utah in 1979 and made sure they stuck. Published: Oct 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m. MDT. View Comments.
Feb 17, 2023 · SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Frank Layden has been a key figure in the Utah Jazz organization for decades, both as a coach and in the front office. Many remember his huge personality both on...
