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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.
Jun 28, 2016 · Former Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles coach Buddy Ryan, the father of Rex and Rob, has passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday.
Jun 28, 2016 · Buddy Ryan, the longtime NFL coach and architect of the 1985 Bears defense, has died at the age of 85, his agent confirmed Tuesday morning.
Feb 26, 2023 · During his career, Ryan helped three of his teams, the Jets, Vikings, and Bears reach the Super Bowl. As a head coach, Ryan was 55-55-1 and lost three times in the playoffs. He is still well known for his defenses, specifically the “46,” which is used today by college and pro teams.
Jun 29, 2016 · Buddy Ryan, pro football’s famously combative defensive innovator, who helped propel the Jets and the Chicago Bears to Super Bowl championships, died on Tuesday in Shelbyville, Ky. He was...
Jun 28, 2016 · The NFL lost one of its most colorful and innovative defensive legends on Tuesday morning as Buddy Ryan died at the age of 85. Despite the fact that reputable outlets have reported Ryan was 82,...
Jun 28, 2016 · The pugnacious coach and defensive mastermind whose twin sons have been successful NFL coaches, died Tuesday. He was 85. His death was confirmed by the Buffalo Bills, where Rex Ryan is the head...
Jun 28, 2016 · Former Eagles head coach and NFL defensive guru Buddy Ryan has died at the age of 85, Ryan's agent James Solano confirmed to CSNPhilly.com. ESPN first reported on Tuesday morning that the football world had lost an icon. Ryan was known as much for his loud persona as his stellar defensive mind.
Jun 28, 2016 · The pugnacious coach and defensive mastermind whose twin sons have been successful NFL coaches, died Tuesday. He was 85.
Jun 28, 2016 · How Buddy Ryan invented the 46 defense, dominated a Super Bowl with it, then passed his wisdom to his sons Rex and Rob.
