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Raul Monreal, 45, Chandler, brings flowers to the statue of Arizona State University Head Coach Frank Kush outside Sun Devil Stadium, Thursday, June 22, 2017. Monreal, from ASU Class of 1995, is a big fan of Kush. Tom Tingle/azcentral.com

A public viewing for 22-year Arizona State football coach Frank Kush will be held July 5.

Kush died June 22 at age 88.

The viewing will be from 5-9 p.m. July 5 at All Saints Newman Center in Tempe.

ASU plans to honor Kush during the football team’s stay at Camp Tontozona, July 31-Aug. 5, and during a home football game, perhaps against San Diego State on Sept. 9.

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Oct. 14, 1999: Frank Kush's coaching record is 176-54-1. His bowl game record is 6-1. He won nine conference championships.

Oct. 14, 1999: Frank Kush’s coaching record is 176-54-1. His bowl game record is 6-1. He won nine conference championships. 
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Former ASU head coach Frank Kush visits with head coach

Former ASU head coach Frank Kush visits with head coach Todd Graham during practice at Camp Tontozona on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. 
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Raul Monreal, 45, Chandler, brings flowers to the statue

Raul Monreal, 45, Chandler, brings flowers to the statue of Frank Kush outside Sun Devil Stadium at ASU on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Monreal, Class of 1995, is a big fan of the legendary coach, who died Thursday at age 88. 
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Raul Monreal, 45, Chandler, brings flowers to the statue

Raul Monreal, 45, Chandler, brings flowers to the statue of Frank Kush outside Sun Devil Stadium at ASU on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Monreal, Class of 1995, is a big fan of the legendary coach, who died Thursday at age 88. 
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Flowers and momentos are left at the Frank Kush statue

Flowers and momentos are left at the Frank Kush statue outside Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday, June 22, 2017. 
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Oct. 13, 1979: Frank Kush is carried off the field after a 12-7 victory over Washington, his final game as head coach of the Sun Devils.

Oct. 13, 1979: Frank Kush is carried off the field after a 12-7 victory over Washington, his final game as head coach of the Sun Devils. 
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Supporters of ousted ASU football coach Frank Kush rally to demand his reinstatement.

Supporters of ousted ASU football coach Frank Kush rally to demand his reinstatement. 
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Oct. 8, 2004: Kush looks out over an empty Sun Devil Stadium. The field was dedicated and named in his honor on Sept. 21, 1996. That same night, ASU beat Nebraska 19-0.

Oct. 8, 2004: Kush looks out over an empty Sun Devil Stadium. The field was dedicated and named in his honor on Sept. 21, 1996. That same night, ASU beat Nebraska 19-0. 
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Frank Kush coaches the Sun Devils during the 1975 Fiesta

Frank Kush coaches the Sun Devils during the 1975 Fiesta Bowl. 
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Frank Kush talks to the media on Jan. 30, 1976.

Frank Kush talks to the media on Jan. 30, 1976. 
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Frank Kush coaches the Sun Devils during a 1976.

Frank Kush coaches the Sun Devils during a 1976. 
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Former Arizona State University football player Jeff

Former Arizona State University football player Jeff McIntyre ,left, and former head coach Frank Kush, chat before the ASU Legends luncheon celebration of the undefeated 1975 ASU football team and the induction of Breunig into the College Football Hall of Fame. The luncheon was held at the Marriott Tempe at The Buttes, Friday, November 13, 2015. 
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Former Arizona State University player Bob Breunig,

Former Arizona State University player Bob Breunig, left, laughs with former head coach Frank Kush before the ASU Legends luncheon celebration of the undefeated 1975 ASU football team and the induction of Breunig into the College Football Hall of Fame. The luncheon was held at the Marriott Tempe at The Buttes, Friday, November 13, 2015. 
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An ASU fan leans on his pro-Frank Kush sign on Oct.

An ASU fan leans on his pro-Frank Kush sign on Oct. 15, 1979. 
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Supporters of ousted ASU football coach Frank Kush

Supporters of ousted ASU football coach Frank Kush rally in 1979 to demand his reinstatement. 
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Frank Kush poses next to his statue at Sun Devil Stadium.

Frank Kush poses next to his statue at Sun Devil Stadium. The field was renamed in his honor during the 1996 season. 
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Friday, Oct. 29: Jeff van Raaphorst, Jake Plummer, Danny White, Frank Kush, John Goodman and Andrew Walter pose for pictures following the luncheon at The Buttes in Tempe. The event, sponsored by the ASU Alumni Association and The Sun Devil Club, featured five former ASU quarterbacks, one from each the past five decades.

Friday, Oct. 29: Jeff van Raaphorst, Jake Plummer, Danny White, Frank Kush, John Goodman and Andrew Walter pose for pictures following the luncheon at The Buttes in Tempe. The event, sponsored by the ASU Alumni Association and The Sun Devil Club, featured five former ASU quarterbacks, one from each the past five decades. 
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Frank Kush speaks about his career at his office at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Dec. 2, 2008.

Frank Kush speaks about his career at his office at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Dec. 2, 2008. 
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Dec. 6, 1978: ASU head coach Frank Kush poses with Rutgers coach Frank Burns with the trophy for the Garden State Bowl. The two teams meet in New Jersey, with ASU winning 34-18.

Dec. 6, 1978: ASU head coach Frank Kush poses with Rutgers coach Frank Burns with the trophy for the Garden State Bowl. The two teams meet in New Jersey, with ASU winning 34-18. 
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Frank Kush grabs a face mask during practice at Camp Tontozona.

Frank Kush grabs a face mask during practice at Camp Tontozona. 
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ASU head football coach Todd Graham poses for a photo

ASU head football coach Todd Graham poses for a photo with former ASU head football coach Frank Kush and ASU football players following a scrimmage at Camp Tontozona on August 15, 2015. 
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Oct. 15, 1989: Frank Kush worked public relations for Turf Paradise.

Oct. 15, 1989: Frank Kush worked public relations for Turf Paradise. 
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An ASU fan holds sign showing support for Frank Kush.

An ASU fan holds sign showing support for Frank Kush. 
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Jan. 30, 1985: Frank Kush coaching the Arizona Outlaws of the short-lived United States Football League.

Jan. 30, 1985: Frank Kush coaching the Arizona Outlaws of the short-lived United States Football League. 
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Nov. 22, 1990: A Frank Kush/ASU trading card.

Nov. 22, 1990: A Frank Kush/ASU trading card. 
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Oct. 8, 2004: A statue of former ASU football head coach Frank Kush sits out front of the southeast entrance to Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.

Oct. 8, 2004: A statue of former ASU football head coach Frank Kush sits out front of the southeast entrance to Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. 
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Jan. 18, 1995: Frank Kush smiles during a news conference at Arizona State to announce his induction to the College Football Hall of Fame. Kush, who coached the Sun Devils from 1958-1979, had an overall record of 176-54-1.

Jan. 18, 1995: Frank Kush smiles during a news conference at Arizona State to announce his induction to the College Football Hall of Fame. Kush, who coached the Sun Devils from 1958-1979, had an overall record of 176-54-1. 
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Dec. 28, 1998: Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden is greeted by Frank Kush as his team arived at Sky Harbor Airport for the 1999 national championship game against Tennessee.

Dec. 28, 1998: Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden is greeted by Frank Kush as his team arived at Sky Harbor Airport for the 1999 national championship game against Tennessee. 
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Dec. 23, 1981: Frank Kush, Baltimore Colts in front of microphones.

Dec. 23, 1981: Frank Kush, Baltimore Colts in front of microphones. 
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Oct. 29 - Former ASU coach Frank Kush grabs Jake Plummer's beard at the end of ASU Homecoming Legends Luncheon in Tempe.

Oct. 29 – Former ASU coach Frank Kush grabs Jake Plummer’s beard at the end of ASU Homecoming Legends Luncheon in Tempe. 
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From left to right: Dennis Erickson, Evan Paoletti (Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors), and Frank Kush pose for a photograph at a past Fiesta Bowl Function.

From left to right: Dennis Erickson, Evan Paoletti (Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors), and Frank Kush pose for a photograph at a past Fiesta Bowl Function. 
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Former ASU football coach Frank Kush at his office at Sun Devil Stadium above Frank Kush Field in Tempe on Dec. 2, 2008. Kush will turn 80 this January.

Former ASU football coach Frank Kush at his office at Sun Devil Stadium above Frank Kush Field in Tempe on Dec. 2, 2008. Kush will turn 80 this January. 
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