Buddy Ryan
James David "Buddy" Ryan (February 17, 1931 – June 28, 2016) was an American football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL). During his 35-season coaching career, Ryan served as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals, and the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears and Houston Oilers of the NFL.
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| Ryan at the White House in 2011 | |
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| Date of birth | February 17, 1931 |
| Place of birth | Frederick, Oklahoma |
| Date of death | June 28, 2016 (aged 85) |
| Place of death | Shelbyville, Kentucky |
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| College | Oklahoma State |
Ryan died at his ranch in Shelbyville, Kentucky on June 28, 2016 from cancer, aged 85.[1]
References
- ↑ "Former NFL coach, defensive guru Buddy Ryan dies at age 85". Espn.go.com. ESPN. June 28, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2016..
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