Former Oklahoma State athletic director Terry Don Phillips dies at 78
Terry Don Phillips, the former athletic director for Oklahoma State and Clemson, has passed away at the age of 78. He had been in hospice care due to a dementia diagnosis over a decade ago. Phillips was instrumental in the success of Clemson football and had a notable career in athletic administration.
- ▪Terry Don Phillips died on May 26, 2026, in Clemson after being in hospice care.
- ▪He served as athletic director at Clemson from 2002 until his retirement in 2012.
- ▪Phillips played a key role in promoting Dabo Swinney to head coach at Clemson in 2009.
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