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Donald Francis Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history with 347 wins, passed away this morning at his home in Miami Florida at the age of 90. Shula reached the playoffs in four decades and coached three Hall of Fame quarterbacks: Johnny Unitas, Bob Griese and Dan Marino. During his 26 seasons in Miami he became an institution, and his name adorns an expressway, an athletic club and a steakhouse chain.
Near the end of his career, Shula's biography in the Dolphins' media guide began with a quote from former NFL coach Bum Phillips: ''Don Shula can take his'n and beat your'n, and he could take your'n and beat his'n.''
As for regrets, Shula put not winning a Super Bowl with Marino at the top of the list. They were together for 13 years, and Marino became the most prolific passer in NFL history, but he played on only one AFC championship team - in 1984, his second season.
Rest in peace Don....................
Near the end of his career, Shula's biography in the Dolphins' media guide began with a quote from former NFL coach Bum Phillips: ''Don Shula can take his'n and beat your'n, and he could take your'n and beat his'n.''
As for regrets, Shula put not winning a Super Bowl with Marino at the top of the list. They were together for 13 years, and Marino became the most prolific passer in NFL history, but he played on only one AFC championship team - in 1984, his second season.
Rest in peace Don....................
