Nick Hyder/Notes

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Background

  • Hyder went to college at Carson-Newman.

Coaching career

  • Hyder became the first coach to win 200 games in 20 years or less and 300 victories in less than 30 years.
  • He also coached baseball while at West Rome, building a 124‐67 record and winning two state championships.

Awards

  • Along with Wright Bazemore, Valdosta's Bazemore-Hyder Stadium is named after Hyder.
  • Hyder was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.
  • Hyder was selected as Georgia Coach of the Year seven times, and in 1994 was named National Coach of the Year by USA Today[1]

Personal life

  • Hyder was married to Doris June Hyder (née Thomas, May 18, 1931 - November 10, 2013)[2].
  • Hyder was deeply involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
  • In 1996 Hyder passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in the school cafeteria. He was buried in a black and gold casket and lay in state at midfield of the Valdosta High School Stadium.