Dan Simrell (1990)

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Dan Simrell became UToledo's winningest football coach in 1989, beating Frank Lauterbur's team's victories by one. When he was abruptly fired by athletic director, Al Bohl, there was a community outcry. T-shirts and buttons all demanded to "Bring Back Dan". Bar owner Arnie Elzey (pictured) secured 22,500 signatures for a petition to rehire Simrell. The story even appeared in the January 1, 1990 issue of Sports Illustrated.

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University of Toledo -- History, Exhibitions -- University of Toledo

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