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  • NAME: Don Shula
  • OCCUPATION: Coach
  • BIRTH DATE: January 04, 1930 (Age: 82)
  • EDUCATION: John Carroll University
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Grand River, Ohio
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Don Shula was the head coach of the NFL's Miami Dolphins from 1970 to 1996, leading the team to a Super Bowl championship and an undefeated season.


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After coaching collegiate football, Don Shula became head coach of the Baltimore Colts in 1963, and the team won 71 games, lost 23, and tied 4. As coach of the Miami Dolphins (1970–1996), he became the first NFL coach to win 100 games in 10 seasons. In 1972–73 the Dolphins became the first team to go undefeated through an entire season and the playoffs, culminating in a Super Bowl victory.

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