Buddy Ryan
American football player, coach, and executive (1931–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Buddy Ryan?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
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 from 1986 to 1990, and of the Arizona Cardinals from 1994 to 1995. Ryan also served as the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears from 1978 to 1985, and of the Houston Oilers in 1993. Coaching multiple Hall of Fame defensive players throughout his career, Ryan is considered by many to be one of the greatest defensive minds in the history of American football.[1]
Personal information | |
---|---|
Born: | (1931-02-17)February 17, 1931 Frederick, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died: | June 28, 2016(2016-06-28) (aged 85) Shelbyville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Career information | |
College: | Oklahoma State |
Career history | |
As a coach: | |
| |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Head coaching record | |
Regular season: | 55–55–1 (.500) |
Postseason: | 0–3 (.000) |
Career: | 55–58–1 (.487) |
Coaching stats at PFR | |
Ryan began his professional coaching career as the defensive line coach for the New York Jets of the AFL for the team's Super Bowl III victory. He became the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings, overseeing the Purple People Eaters. He then became the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears, who won Super Bowl XX. As defensive coordinator of the Bears, he is credited with creating the 46 defense, and the 1985 team led the league in nearly all defensive statistical categories. Ryan then coached the Eagles, served as defensive coordinator of the Oilers, and coached the Cardinals. He was the father of NFL coaches Rex Ryan and Rob Ryan.[2]