Don Shula was an American former professional football coach and player who is best known as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, leading the team to two Super Bowl victories and the only perfect season in NFL history. He also coached the Baltimore Colts, where he won the 1968 NFL Championship.
Personal and Family Life
Don Shula was born on January 4, 1930, in Grand River, Ohio. He was married twice; first to Dorothy Alice Bartish from 1958 until her passing in 1991, with whom he had five children. In 1993, he married Mary Anne Shula, and they remained together until his death in 2020.
Death and Legacy
Don Shula passed away on May 4, 2020, in Indian Creek, Florida. His legacy as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history is marked by his unmatched career wins and the enduring success of the teams he led. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997, and his influence on the sport of football is celebrated and remembered.
Filmography
Title | Release Date | Character |
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Ballers | 2015-06-21 | Don Shula |