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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 · Buddy Ryan, the architect of the 46 defense that led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl victory in 1985, passed away after a battle with cancer. He was a blitz-crazed defensive innovator and a brash, controversial figure in the NFL.
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...
Feb 26, 2023 · Learn about Buddy Ryan, a defensive mastermind who coached the Jets, Vikings, and Bears to glory. From his early life in Oklahoma to his military service in Korea, from his college football days to his NFL achievements, this article covers his life and career in detail.
Jun 28, 2016 · Buddy Ryan was a defensive mastermind who coached two Super Bowl champions and had twin sons who became successful NFL coaches. He died in 2016 at age 82, leaving a legacy of brashness, brilliance and confidence in the game.
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.
Jun 28, 2016 · He was a head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1986-90 and for the Arizona Cardinals in 1994-95, compiling a 55-55-1 overall record. A few years ago, Ryan attended a...
