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Bud Grant

American football player and head coach (1927-2023) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 95

Harry Peter "Bud" Grant Jr. was an American professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).

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ClubYears
Winnipeg Blue Bombers1953-1956
Philadelphia Eagles1951-1952
Los Angeles Lakers1949-1951
Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball1947-1949
Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball
Minnesota Golden Gophers football

Awards

Pro Football Hall of Fame
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

About this person

Grant was head coach of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings for 18 seasons; he was the team's second (1967-1983) and fourth (1985) head coach, leading them to four Super Bowl appearances, 11 division titles, one league championship and three National Football Conference championships. Before coaching the Vikings, he was the head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for 10 seasons, winning the Grey Cup four times.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2023 · aged 95