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By bpallack

  • First year at Amphi

    Friedli joins Amphi as head football coach

  • State championship win

    Wins only state championship as Amphi beats Mesa 27-0 for 5A crown

  • Hall of Fame

    In 1986, he was named to the Arizona State Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

  • State loss

    Friedli guided the Panthers to the title game and lost

  • Hall of Fame

    Inducted in Pima County Sports Hall of Fame. He leads all Tucson-area coaches in wins (166).

  • Last trip to the 5A championship

    Last trip to the 5A championship, which ended in a dramatic 28-24 loss to Mesa Mountain View
  • Friedli Field dedicated

    Friedli Field dedicated

    Football stadium at Amphi re-named Friedli Field
  • average 9.2 victories per year

    average 9.2 victories per year

    From 1976 to 2001, the Panthers averaged 9.2 victories per year.
  • 300th win

    300th win

    Wins 300th game. Seven players have reached the NFL.
  • Not retiring

    Not retiring

    In his 30th season, Friedli tells columnist Greg Hansen: "He will not retire because, he says, he does not fish, golf or hunt and would ultimately wind up volunteering to help youth groups." http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/related/149478

  • Hall of Fame

    Inducted into National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame