NFL’s all-time winningest head mentor and chief of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, has died at age 90. In the course of his time staying the longtime head coach of the Miami Dolphins, Shula led them to two Tremendous Bowl victories, as well as the only great period in NFL background. Shula established a lot of documents in his 33 seasons as a head mentor, and was a chief in victories with 347 total wins.

While he used quite a few seasons in the NFL as a participant, Shula is most popular for major the 1972 Miami Dolphins to the only undefeated NFL period in history The to start with of those, soon after the 1972 year, established a bar that has nevertheless to be achieved by any other team. With the Dolphins 14-7 gain around the Redskins in Tremendous Bowl VII, Shula’s group grew to become the to start with and only to go undefeated in a year. The Dolphins defended their title the subsequent 12 months, beating the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII after finishing the standard season 12-2.

“Don Shula will often be remembered as one of the biggest coaches and contributors in the background of our recreation. He made an terribly constructive effect on so several lives,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reported in a statement. “The winningest mentor in NFL historical past and the only one particular to lead a staff to a fantastic time, Coach Shula lived an unparalleled football everyday living. As a player, Corridor of Fame coach, and extensive-time member and co-chair of the NFL Competitiveness Committee, he was a impressive instructor and mentor who for many years encouraged excellence and exemplified integrity.”

Following enjoying in the NFL himself as a defensive again for the Cleveland Browns, Colts and Washington, Shula coached for 33 NFL seasons, 26 of all those becoming with the Dolphins. Shula was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1997. He, George Halas and Bill Belichick are the only coaches in NFL historical past to win a lot more than 300 game titles.