Today the entire brotherhood of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity mourns the loss of brother Vince Dooley (University of Georgia, ‘54) at 90 years of age.

Brother Dooley has graciously ascended to the Chapter Eternal and joins many exceptional Phi Kappa Theta brothers who preceded him. He will be dearly missed but always remembered for his leadership and love for those around him.

In 2016, he was recognized as the Man of Achievement Award recipient. This award reflected the impact he made by inspiring and bringing joy to the members of Phi Kappa Theta.

Dooley is most known for his leadership and accomplishments on the field. He has served as the head coach for the University of Georgia’s football program between 1964 and 1988. Having also served as UGA’s athletic director for 26 years, he was widely acknowledged for establishing one of the most successful athletic programs in the country. With a compiled NCAA Division I record of 201–77–10 at UGA, his teams won six Southeastern Conference titles and the 1980 college football national championship.

Among several notable recognitions, in 1978 Dooley was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the 1994 College Football Hall of Fame. In 2007, he was awarded the Homer Rice Award, the highest honor given by the Division I-A Athletic Directors Association.

Dooley was able to watch as Georgia won it’s most recent national championship in 2021. This was the school's first football championship since Dooley's in 1980. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and brothers during this difficult time.