During his summer breaks, Yukica returned home and worked in the Crucible Specialty Steel plant's maintenance department.

[3] In 1967, the Wildcats went 5-3 and Yukica was named New England coach of the year for his success in turning around the UNH football program.

[5] On December 22, 1967, Yukica signed a three-year contract to become the head football coach at Boston College.

[15] Despite his success, BC was unable to reach a bowl game under Yukica, which led to pressure from the school's alumni.

He refused and on November 29, 1985, Yukica was removed as head coach and reassigned to another position in the athletic department for the remainder of his contract, which was to expire on June 30, 1987.

[16] Yukica, represented by attorney Michael Slive, filed suit seeking to have his dismissal declared illegal and be allowed to complete his contract.

[18] During the trial, fellow coaches Joe Paterno, Jack Bicknell, and Bob Blackman testified on Yukica's behalf.

[20] Dartmouth had the right to appeal, but the two sides reached an out-of-court settlement that allowed Yukica to coach the 1986 season, after which he would leave the school.

[21] Although the case was not resolved at trial, Yukica v. Leland has been hailed by the American Football Coaches Association and others as setting an important precedent in sports law.

[2] After leaving Dartmouth, Yukica remained in New Hampshire, residing in Grantham and selling real estate with his wife.