In only six years as head coach, from 1964 through 1969, Doug Dickey rebuilt the Tennessee football program and guided the Vols to a national championship and two Southeastern Conference titles.

As the university’s athletics director for 18 years starting in 1985, he managed a growing budget that allowed UT to remain in the forefront of college sports competition. Dickey’s contributions in coaching and administration combined to form a unique chapter in the history of Tennessee athletics. His lasting legacy has been duly noted with a string of prestigious awards paying homage to his achievements in both fields.