Former Harvard Head Coach Joe Restic Passes Away at 85

According to Harvard Athletics, former Harvard Football Head Coach Joe Restic passed away on the evening of December 8th at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Restic was 85.

Restic was hired as Crimson head coach on January 5, 1971, and remained at the helm for the next 23 years. In that time, Restic won 5 Ivy League Championships and led the team to a 117-97-6 record. Restic is second on the all time-wins list for the Harvard Crimson.

WHRB would like to extend its condolences to the entire Restic family.

For the full press release from Harvard Athletics, click here.