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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.
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 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...
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 · Buddy Ryan was a brash and innovative defensive coach who invented the "46" defense and led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl title. He also coached the Eagles, Oilers and Cardinals, and was the father of Rex and Rob Ryan.
Jun 28, 2016 · Buddy Ryan, who designed the Bears' feared 46 defense of the 1980s, passed away in 2016. He was the father of Rex and Rob Ryan, and coached the Eagles, Oilers and Cardinals.
