Hall of Fame
Finley, whose name appears on the Campbellsville University football stadium, kick started the sport in 1987 after football sat in a holding pattern for 30 years. The 1988 varsity season was his first (he coached one junior varsity season).
Finley ended his college coaching career in 2002 with a 77-81-1 record, but in his last seven seasons his teams compiled a 43-32 worksheet. His teams reached post-season play three times in his 15 seasons, one being an invitation in the KWTO Bowl in 2000.
What Finley did was create a mood - a family, if you will - that invigorated a campus each fall. It was Finley's football team that helped lead to the creation of the Tiger Marching Band - no football, no need for a marching band. He is the only coach in 23 years to beat heated rival Georgetown (three times) and lead a team to the NAIA playoffs (two times).
In 2006, the stadium where his beloved Fighting Tigers still play, was officially named in his honor.Â
Coach Finley passed away on Monday, Oct. 5 at 2:20 p.m. at the Greensburg Hospital. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Ann Peck Finley
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