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]

Head coaching record

Football

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Hawaii Rainbows (NCAA College Division independent) (1962–1964)
1962 Hawaii 6–2
1963 Hawaii 5–5
1964 Hawaii 4–5
Hawaii: 15–12
Total:15–12

References

  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. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
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