Jim Asato

Jim Asato
Biographical details
Born(1927-07-18)July 18, 1927
Makawao, Hawaii Territory, U.S.
DiedMay 11, 2022(2022-05-11) (aged 94)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1949–1951Hawaii
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1962–1964Hawaii
Baseball
1962–1964Hawaii
Head coaching record
Overall15–12 (football)

James Katsuhide Asato (July 18, 1927 – May 11, 2022) was an American football and baseball coach.[1] He served as the head coach at the University of Hawaii from 1962 to 1964. In June 1953, he married Agnes Fujiwara.[2][3]

Asato died in Honolulu on May 11, 2022, at the age of 94.[4]

  1. ^ "Jimmy Asato to Enroll at Hawaii U." Honolulu Star-Bulletin. August 2, 1948. p. 15. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  2. ^ "Mrs. James K. Asato". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. June 30, 1953. p. 29. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  3. ^ "Son Born To Jimmy Asatos". The Honolulu Advertiser. August 11, 1957. p. 35. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  4. ^ "James "Jimmy" Katsuhide Asato death notice". West Hawaii Today. August 14, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.