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Don Coryell was the youngest of four children, all boys, born to Julia and George Coryell in Seattle, Washington. Don initially had no middle name, but adopted David at his mother's suggestion, as the biblical story of David and Goliath was his favorite as a child. Coryell graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943, while World War II was in ...
Innovative offensive coach Don Coryell, who helped usher in the modern passing game to the NFL, was picked as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023.
Don Coryell, Chargers coaching legend and father of modern passing game, receives elusive Hall pass. Don Coryell with the Chargers in 1985. At last, Don Coryell has been voted into the Pro ...
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Coryell was also the coach who started having tight ends run routes like wide receivers. Chargers TE Kellen Winslow is likely a Hall of Famer because of this concept.
Coryell, who died in 2010 at the age of 85, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Class of 2023 was announced during the NFL Honors television show Thursday night. Induction ...
Don Coryell never won a Super Bowl and is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but his innovative approach will show up in every game this upcoming season. Next Up In NFL The art of the forced...
Legendary NFL coach Don Coryell died last Thursday in La Mesa, Calif., after a long illness. He was 85. Coryell is the only coach to have won at least 100 games in both college (at San Diego State) and the pros (with the Cardinals and Chargers). He is considered a forefather of the modern passing attack and helped shape the NFL game seen today.
Don Coryell was born on October 17, 1924 in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was previously married to Aliisa Gronroos. He died on July 1, 2010 in La Mesa, California, USA.
Donald David Coryell. Born: October 17 in Seattle, WA. Died: July 1 , 2010 (Aged 85-257d) in La Mesa, CA. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 1974 AP Coach/Year. 2x PFWA Coach/Year. 1974 SN Coach/Year.