Ed Temple, legendary TSU, Olympic track coach, dies

Legendary Tennessee State and Olympic track coach Ed Temple has died. He was 89.

Temple, originally from Harrisburg, Pa., served as the women's track and field coach at TSU from 1953 to 1994.

“Words cannot in any fashion or manner express how deeply saddened we are over the loss of our beloved Ed Temple,” said TSU President Glenda Glover. “The TSU family has truly lost a precious gem and contributor to the history and legacy that is TSU. Most importantly, our hearts go out to his family.”

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