Known for his humor and sideline antics, Frank Layden coached the Jazz from 1981-89 and had 277 wins, third-most in franchise history.

Frank Layden, the sharp-witted former coach who led the Utah Jazz to the playoffs for the first time, has died. He was 93. “Frank Layden made a lasting impact on the Jazz, the state of Utah, and the NBA,

Frank Layden, who coached the Utah Jazz with a colorful presence in the 1980s and was instrumental in building the team’s success in the ’90s, died at 93, the Jazz announced Wednesday. No cause of death was shared.