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Don Shula

American football player and coach (1930-2020) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 90

Donald Francis Shula was an American football defensive back and coach who served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1963 to 1995. The head coach of the Miami Dolphins for most of his career, Shula is the NFL's winningest head coach at 347 career victories and 328 regular season victories.

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2020Died4 May 20201997Pro Football Hall of FameAward1996Honorary Doctor of the University of MiamiAward1993Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the YearAward1930Born4 January 1930

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Career 4

ClubYears
Miami Dolphins1970-1995
Cleveland Browns1953-1956
Baltimore Colts1951-1952
Washington Commanders

Awards

Pro Football Hall of Fame1997
Honorary Doctor of the University of Miami1996
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year1993

About this person

He is regarded as one of the greatest head coaches of all time.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2020 · aged 90

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