Bears News: Hall-of-Fame coach Don Shula passes away

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by Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - May 4, 2020, 10:27 AM

RIP Don Shula (1930-2020).

Hall-of-Fame head coach Don Shula passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 90 on Monday morning, according to the Dolphins.

The team released the following statement.

"Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years," the statement read. "He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of Miami in the national sports scene. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Anne, along with his children, Dave, Donna, Anne, and Mike."

Shula was the NFL's all-time winningest coaches with 347 total wins (including playoffs).

He was also a two-time Super Bowl champion, coach of the only undefeated team in NFL history, and four-time NFL coach of the year.

Shula was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997.

ChicagoBearsHQ would like to give out our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Don Shula and the entire NFL community.

The Greatest.

Thank you for everything, Coach Shula. pic.twitter.com/7eXY4ZOKn6
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 4, 2020

One of the most iconic coaches in NFL history.

Don Shula's legacy will live forever. pic.twitter.com/gAUztOnV0z
— Sunday Night Football (@SNFonNBC) May 4, 2020

392: Number of games Don Shula coached for the Miami Dolphins.

440: Number of games every other Dolphins head coach coached in the team’s 54-season history. pic.twitter.com/Neo5cHPz6X
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 4, 2020

Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history, has died at the age of 90 pic.twitter.com/50GLOSeMtO
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) May 4, 2020

Legendary Dolphins coach Don Shula has died at 90

He’s got more wins than any coach in NFL history pic.twitter.com/6xS0RvmTYX
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 4, 2020

Northeast Ohio native and Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula has passed away at the age of 90. Shula attended John Carroll University and even played for the Cleveland Browns before going on to win the most games by any coach in NFL history. Photo: The Plain Dealer. pic.twitter.com/9UNXwxPvST
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) May 4, 2020

RIP Don Shula ?? The Legend. Most wins by a head coach in NFL history. A champion. He was a sweet and generous man. We will miss you coach. pic.twitter.com/yQSgsBwJWt
— Joy Taylor (@JoyTaylorTalks) May 4, 2020

All-time wins list tells you all you need to know on his legacy.

1) Don Shula 328
2) George Halas 318
3) Bill Belichick 273
4) Tom Landry 250
5) Curly Lambeau 226
6) Paul Brown 213
7) Andy Reid 207
8) Marty Schottenheimer 200
9) Chuck Noll 193
10) Dan Reeves 190
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 4, 2020

Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history, died Monday at the age of 90, the Dolphins announced. pic.twitter.com/EEBp2nFbka
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 4, 2020

We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former @MiamiDolphins Head Coach Don Shula who passed this morning. pic.twitter.com/aVhQ5FuN4j
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 4, 2020

Rookie QB Doug Pederson led the Miami Dolphins to win over Eagles at Veterans Stadium in 1993 that gave Don Shula the NFL record 325 coaching wins

Doug has said that win is right below Eagles Super Bowl win for him#RIPDonShula pic.twitter.com/OEj854yMbZ
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) May 4, 2020

Don Shula coached 48% of the Dolphins NFL seasons.

There’s only one coach who comes close.

Gregg Popovich has coached in 46% of the Spurs NBA seasons. pic.twitter.com/wC0Pg2KYTI
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 4, 2020