About Wayne Nunnely
Lived 1952 – 2021 (aged 68). Wayne Nunnely was an American american football player and american football coach.
Wayne Benjamin Nunnely (March 29, 1952 – February 16, 2021) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1986 to 1989. He was later an assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL) with the New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos. Nunnely died on February 16, 2021.
Playing career Nunnely played high school football at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, California. Nunnely played college football at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) where he was a fullback.
Coaching career On April 23, 1986, Nunnely was named interim head coach at UNLV after Harvey Hyde was dismissed due to disciplinary issues surrounding his players. Nunnely had been an assistant coach on Hyde's staff.
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Who was Wayne Nunnely?
American football coach (1952–2021)
When was Wayne Nunnely born?
Wayne Nunnely was born on 29 March 1952 in Los Angeles.
When did Wayne Nunnely die?
Wayne Nunnely died on 16 February 2021.
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Wayne Nunnely was an american football player and american football coach.
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Wayne Nunnely was American.
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