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Beloved Coach Clyde Hart Passes, Leaving Legacy of Champions

11/2/2025

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Clyde Hart, a track and field coach, died on November 1, 2025, in Waco after battling cancer.
Hart began his coaching career at Little Rock Central High School before returning to Baylor in 1963.
Hart led the Bears to 20 national titles in the 4x400 relay.
Tributes from former athletes and colleagues highlighted his mentoring and noted his service as an assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic team in 2000.

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Story summary

Clyde Hart, a track and field coach, died on November 1, 2025, in Waco after battling cancer.
Hart began his coaching career at Little Rock Central High School before returning to Baylor in 1963.
Hart led the Bears to 20 national titles in the 4x400 relay.
Tributes from former athletes and colleagues highlighted his mentoring and noted his service as an assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic team in 2000.