Legendary Dolphins Coach Don Shula Passes Away At 90

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 2022564 Views

Don Shula

Don Shula was an NFL legend who won two Super Bowls and over 300 games.

If you are a Miami Dolphins fan, then you know who Don Shula is. The legendary, Hall of Fame coach, led the team between 1970 and 1995, where he won two Super Bowl and finished with a regular-season record of 328–156–6. Shula is beloved in the city of Miami and is a huge reason why the team is so legendary. Of course, he was also a part of their undefeated season all the way back in 1972.

Today, it was revealed by the Dolphins that Shula had passed away at his home, at the age of 90. The team put out a statement on Twitter where they sent condolences to his family while also taking the time to honor Shula's contributions to the franchise.

https://twitter.com/_/status/1257313831849611264

"Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years," the Dolphins wrote. "He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of Miami in the national sports scene. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Anne along with his children Dave, Donna, Sharon, Anne and Mike."

Shula will forever be remembered as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. He set the standard for achieving long term success in the NFL and he will be dearly missed by all.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.