UBC Thunderbirds Mourn the Loss of Legendary Football Head Coach Frank Smith - University of British Columbia Athletics

UBC Thunderbirds mourn the loss of legendary football head coach Frank Smith

Frank Smith, one of the most legendary and enduring coaches in all of Canadian university sports, passed away earlier this week.Smith, who guided UBC football for 21 seasons beginning in 1974 and along the way led the program to four national championship appearances, including Vanier Cup titles in 1982 and 1986, was 93 years old.We […]

UBC Thunderbirds mourn the loss of legendary football head coach Frank Smith - University of British Columbia Athletics

The UBC Thunderbirds family is mourning the loss of legendary football coach Frank Smith. Smith passed away this week at the age of 93 . Frank Smith's name has long been synonymous with UBC football.  He was widely considered one of the most successful university coaches in Canadian history, and responsible for putting UBC football on the map.

Lions Mourn Loss Of Hall Of Fame Coach Frank Smith

The BC Lions are saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Fame coach Frank Smith. In addition to building a powerhouse with the UBC Thunderbirds, winning Vanier Cups in 1982 and 1986, along with five conference titles in his two decades at the helm of the program, Smith won a Grey Cup in 2000 as a Lions assistant coach. As a player, Smith suited up at guard for the Lions in 1956. Said Lions VP of football operations Neil McEvoy: “Frank was a …