Jim Fassel, former University of Utah, New York Giants football coach, dies at 71

Fassel coached Utah from 1985-89, later coached Giants to Super Bowl XXXV after famous playoff guarantee

(The Salt Lake Tribune) Jim Fassel when he was head coach of the University of Utah.

(The Salt Lake Tribune) Jim Fassel when he was head coach of the University of Utah.

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