Francis Patrick Layden (born January 5, 1932) is an American former basketball coach and executive of the National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz as well as former head coach of the Women's National Basketball Association's Utah Starzz.

Oct 17, 2022 · One of them, about Malone, helps illustrate what Frank Layden meant and means to the Jazz family. Here’s Frank in his own words: “We had just lost when what’s his name (that would be Michael Jordan) made the tough shot (to beat …

Sep 25, 2023 · Known for his lighthearted approach to the game, Layden became one of the most famous coaches in Jazz history due to his ability to connect with his players, fans and his...

Frank Layden. Francis P. Layden Born: January 5, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York. High School: Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, New York As Executive: UTA franchise, 1979-1987 (Full Record) More coach info

May 12, 2022 · SALT LAKE CITY — Frank Layden was known as a funny man when coaching the Utah Jazz, but moving the franchise to Utah in 1979 was no laughing matter.

Feb 8, 2018 · Frank Layden. Induction Year: 1990. Category: Basketball & Professional Sports. Location: Seton Hall (H.S.), Dowling. Long before Frank Layden coached in the NBA he was at Seton Hall in Patchogue, N.Y. from 1962 to 1966, and at Dowling College from 1968 to 1969.

A walking, talking testament to the power of a strong sense of humor, Frank Layden has spent a lifetime entertaining basketball fans with not only the excellence of his team, but his domineering wit and wisdom.

Frank Layden is the former head men's basketball coach at Niagara, his alma mater, and the head coach and GM of the NBA's Utah Jazz.

Francis Patrick Layden is an American former basketball coach and executive of the National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz as well as former head coach of t... English Sign in

Francis P. Layden. Born: January 5, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York. High School: Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, New York. College: Niagara University. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. In some cases the starting date and/or ending date for an executive could not be found, so conservative estimates are used in their place.