Legendary Miami Dolphins Coach, Leader of NFL’s Only Perfect Season, Don Shula Dies at 90

Shula holds nfl records in seasons coached (33), and a record 347 wins

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(ESPN) – Don Shula, the NFL’s winningest coach who led the Miami Dolphins to the league’s only undefeated season, died on Monday. He was 90.

The Dolphins issued a statement saying that Shula died “peacefully at his home.”

“Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years,” the statement said.

“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.”

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