Don Shula

Don Shula was an American professional football player and coach who holds the record for the most career wins as a head coach in the NFL.

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Profession :

Football Coach

Birthday :

January 4, 1930

Death Date:

May 05, 2020

Age :

90

Donald Francis Shula, born on January 4, 1930, was an American professional football player and coach who had a significant impact on the National Football League (NFL) from 1963 to 1995. As a defensive back, he played in the NFL for seven seasons. Shula gained fame as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, where he guided the team to two Super Bowl wins and the only perfect season in NFL history. With a record-breaking 347 victories in both the regular season and postseason, Shula holds the title of the winningest head coach in NFL history. He received the Coach of the Year award four times and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame. In addition to authoring several books on coaching and motivation, Shula contributed to the development of various NFL teams and supported autism research through his philanthropic efforts. Don Shula’s legacy in professional football endures, even after his passing on May 4, 2020.