For Dad | Life is short but a legacy is long. The race is short but the stories are long. Certain are both pain and the finish line. Certain are both enduring love and the weight of it all. When a tree falls it takes awhile before the life drains out of it. The stronger the tree, the longer the time. When a man nears death, his strength is slowly pulled from him. The stronger the man, the longer the time. | By Erik Foley | Inspired by coach Dietrich Rose quote in Sports Illustrated on Dad's strength.
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| Name | Hugh Foley |
| Date of Birth | March 3rd, 1944 |
| Date of Death | November 9th, 2016 |
| Home Town | Eugene, OR, US |
| Other City | Columbia Falls, MT, US |
| Interests | Hiking, Camping, Reading, Making homemade jam, Following Oregon Ducks athletics, Keeping up with his grandkids |
| Favourite Saying | "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even checkered by failure than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." T.R. |
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| Children | Elias Foley, Erik Foley |
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| 1962 - 1966 | LaSalle College, Accounting | ||
| 1964 | Olympic Gold Medal | ||
| 1968 | Married | ||
| 1978 | Moved to Montana from Boston | ||
| 1978 - 1988 | HR Manager/Foreman, Plum Creek Lumber Co. | ||
| 1988 - 1990 | Director, Roseboro Lumber Co. | ||
| 1990 | Moved to Eugene, OR from Montana | ||
| 1990 - 2010 | Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial | ||
| 1991 | Became Financial Advisor | ||
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Hugh had the ability to vision talent and potential and motivate us to reach out for goals we could not see ourselves at the time. The years at BU and beeing part of the crew team under Hughs wise and respectful guidance formed character and lead us to great experiances which last a lifetime. He tougt be personal exelence and attitude rather than words. Thanks a lot Hugh for believing in us.
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As with all the other tributes I have read coach Foley was a huge influence in my life. He was just that kind of man. I recently decided to look him up and was so very saddened to hear of his passing. It was a privilege to have known this amazing man. Rest In Peace coach.
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Remember working on the pilot film for the TV series banacek with coach foley . Circa 1973. Great guy.
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Hugh was my first ever rowing coach at Vesper as a 15 year old junior in summer of 1970. What an inspiration. All one needed was a look over the megaphone to get us teenagers in line. And hosing us done in the boat while arriving at Vesper dock after a long hot evening . Hugh and his mustache are greatly missed
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I was always impressed by his leadership and knowledge of rowing. I never really got to know him, i wish i had. He did say to me once while we were training and i was looking out of the boat not concentrating, to "stop bird watching". He had a sense of humor added to his distinct diciplined training style. We shall all miss.
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I was thinking about my old coach, Hugh Foley, today and decided to search him out. Unfortunately, I learned he has passed on. What a man...what a coach. I rowed at BU 1970-74. His passion and leadership have impacted my life. It was not always easy or pleasant. During Spring break when other schools went to warmer climates, we did triple sessions on the Charles...in any kind of weather. He was an intense competitor. We rowed through ice, Nor'easters, and snowstorms. His work ethic build true character. On his desk were always little placards..."A diamond is a lump of coal that stuck with it." and, "Every punker has an excuse." He was an amazing man, and an amazing coach. Maybe that is why I am still rowing. Thank you, Coach Foley...your legacy lives on.
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Hugh was defined more by his humanity than by his Olympic achievements. Every team member felt a special bond. He had great intuition and a huge heart. He stands next to my father in terms of impact on my life. I will always carry him with me as I will always be a part of the BU Crew community. Thank you Birgit and boys for taking care of him.
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My sincere condolences to Hugh's family. Hugh was our finest Coach ever at Boston University. Thank you Coach for steering us to gold at the IRA 1976. Those memories will never be forgotten. Power 30 to Hugh!
So sad that Hugh is gone, but what a legacy of excellence . . . as an athlete and as a good man, he has left behind.
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I had the privilege of working with Hugh in Montana. Hugh was honest, energetic, and and a great leader. The best!!!
But more importantly, Joyce and I had the opportunity to explore the wonders of Glacier National Park with Hugh, Birgit, and the Boys. Many fond memories of a cold beer at the end of a long hike, explaining to the Alberta Canada boarder patrol folks that Hugh was not a risk and should be admitted to Alberta, the rocking chairs on the porch at Freda's Tavern in Martin City, and six of us in one small cabin at Many Glacier waiting for the rain to stop before heading out on the trail for a long backpack in Glacier Park . Hugh will be greatly missed, but the memories of Hugh and his family will always be with us. May Hugh rest in peace.
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It was my privilege to have worked with Hugh for 20 years at Ameriprise Financial Advisors. He was enjoyable to work with and always professional. He was admired for having consistently high client satisfaction ratings. My condolences to Birgit and their family. God bless you.
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I worked for Hugh at American Express Financial Advisors for three years. He was a gentle giant full of humor and always smiling. I feel privileged to have met and worked for him.
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Coach Foley was a great mentor not only as a coach but in life. He wanted his team to strive to be the best in athletics but more importantly in life. Rest in Peace. God bless your family
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Hugh was a leader and motivator on the water and off. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God rest his soul and bless his family.
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Hugh Foley was my all-time favorite crew coach--a wonderful guy, an inspiring mentor and role model, who led by example. Coach Foley commenced the turnaround in BU Crew's fortunes, which have risen ever since--a great legacy! Thank you, Coach, and Rest in Peace!
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As with many of us, rowing was a big part of our college lives, and Hugh was at the center of it. I'm grateful for the experience, the lessons I learned from him, and the impact he had on my life.
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Coach Foley had a huge impact on my life. No other way to put it. My memories of him are as clear to me today as when I was one of his oarsmen/students. I'll never forget him and I sure am sad he's gone.
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I remember when I was a freshman on the freshman rowing team, beginning of the season I was a stroke. we were to have a 500 meter race with varsity, just an exercise, I told my teammates we are going to hit it on are you ready, to the varsity 8 surprise we beat them of coarse we had a head start. as to Foley's style he did not say we cheated, but gave the varsity a big workout. His memory will always be in my mind, will never forget him and his style
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Sad to learn of Hugh passing. Enjoyed the relationship and learned so much rowing for Hugh at BU.
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Coach Foley was absolutely the very best. I can still recall his arrival at BU during a very difficult time in our program. I can still feel the tremendous anticipation that we felt that we were finally going to have a coach of Olympian stature. He was a terrific guy and a wonderful coach and, as Jon Abramson has rightly said, a tremendous inspiration to us all. My sincere condolences to Birgit and to his entire family. May he rest in peace.
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Really sorry to hear that Coach Foley has passed away. He was a tremendous inspiration to all of us who had the privilege to row under his tutelage.
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