In memory of Vern Friedli: Photos of his years as Amphi football coach
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The legendary Amphitheater football coach passed away Friday at age 80.
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Head Coach Vern Friedl directs his team during practice at Amphi High School in September 2003.
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Coach Vern Friedli of Amphitheater High School congratulates players as the clock winds down against Mesa High to win the 1979 Arizona state football championship on Dec. 6, 1979.
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Palo Verde High School football coach Todd Mayfield, left, and Amphitheater coach Vern Friedli share a moment before the start of a game on Friday, September 23, 2009.
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Amphi head coach Vern Friedli talks with quarterback Andy Humphreys during the second quarter of Amphi's game against Santa Rita High School, Friday Oct. 5, 2007.
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Amphi High School's varsity football head coach Vern Friedli keeps close watch on his team from the sidelines Nov. 4th, 2005.
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Amphi head coach Vern Friedli talks with quarterback Zach Roth during the first half of Amphi's game against Douglas, Friday Nov. 7 2008.
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Amphi High School head football coach Vern Friedli calls roll at the start of practice Tuesday, Aug. 8th, 2006.
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Amphi High School head football coach Vern Friedli leads his players during practice Tuesday, August 8th, 2006.
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Amphi High School head football coach Vern Friedli leads his players during practice Tuesday, August 8th, 2006.
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Amphi football head coach Vern Friedli guides his team during an afternoon practice, Aug. 16, 2005, in Tucson, Ariz.
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Amphi football coach Vern Friedli watches as a 52-yard field goal splits the crossbars Wednesday, Oct. 11th, 2006.
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Amphi High School Football Coach Vern Friedi looks on as he is introduced by his son Ted Friedi in a pre-game ceremony to dedicate and name the football field after the coach Friday, Sept. 21, 2001.
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Amphi High School head coach Vern Friedli keeps an eye on his team as they work through drills at Amphi High School in Tucson, Arizona in 2002.
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Amphitheater High School football coach Vern Friedli in 1996.
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Members of the Amphi football team gather around Coach Vern Friedli after practice as they gear up for their game against Sabino High School in 1999.
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Amphi High School coach Vern Friedli talks to his quarterback during the state semi-final championship game versus Apollo High School at ASU stadium in Tempe on Nov. 29. 1979.
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Sam Molina, left, an assistant coach talks with Vern Friedli, right, at Amphi High School during a game against St. Mary's in Dec. 1997.
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Amphi football coach Vern Friedli, right, watches the action from the sidelines during a game against Sabino High School in 2001.
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Amphitheater High School football coach Vern Friedli watches his players during a workout in September 2001.
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Vern Friedli in August 2004.
