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'''Background'''
* Hyder went to college at Carson-Newman.

'''Coaching career'''
* Hyder became the first coach to win 200 games in 20 years or less and 300 victories in less than 30 years.
* He also coached baseball while at West Rome, building a 124‐67 record and winning two state championships.

'''Awards'''
* Along with [[Wright Bazemore]], Valdosta's [[Bazemore-Hyder Stadium]] is named after Hyder.
* Hyder was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.
* Hyder was selected as Georgia Coach of the Year seven times, and in 1994 was named National Coach of the Year by USA Today<ref>[http://www.coachwyatt.com/nickhyder.htm NICK HYDER OF VALDOSTA]</ref>

'''Personal life'''
* Hyder was married to Doris June Hyder (née Thomas, May 18, 1931 - November 10, 2013)<ref>[http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com/obituary/June-Thomas-Hyder/Valdosta-GA/1313420 June Hyder Obituary]</ref>.
* Hyder was deeply involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
* In 1996 Hyder passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in the school cafeteria. He was buried in a black and gold casket and lay in state at midfield of the Valdosta High School Stadium.

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