Former Alabama quarterback and renowned college coach Steve Sloan has passed away at the age of 79, according to his longtime friend Tommy Limbaugh, who confirmed the news to The Associated Press on Monday.
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Sloan, who also served as an athletic director at various universities, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Florida, with his wife, Brenda Faw Sloan, by his side.
He had been receiving memory care at the hospital for the past three months, Limbaugh stated.
A standout quarterback, Sloan led Alabama to the national championship in 1965, stepping in for legendary quarterback Joe Namath.
He earned the most valuable player honors in the Orange Bowl victory over Nebraska that same year.
Following his playing career, Sloan transitioned into coaching, where he made significant contributions.
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He coached Vanderbilt for two seasons, earning Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year honors in 1974, before moving on to lead programs at Texas Tech, Mississippi, and Duke. He concluded his coaching career as Vanderbilt’s offensive coordinator in 1990.
Limbaugh fondly remembered Sloan, stating, “You will never find anybody that says anything bad about Steve Sloan. You can’t find that person.”
Sloan’s achievements extended beyond the field, as he served as athletic director at several universities, including Alabama, North Texas, Central Florida, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Survived by his wife, Brenda, and his son, Stephen Jr., funeral arrangements for Sloan are yet to be announced.
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