Statement From David Baker on the Passing of Hall of Famer Don Shula

STATEMENT FROM DAVID BAKER

ON THE PASSING OF HALL OF FAMER DON SHULA

CANTON, OHIO – Pro Football Hall of Famer DON SHULA passed away today at the age of 90. Enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 1997, Shula served as the head coach for the Baltimore Colts (1963-69) and the Miami Dolphins (1970-1995). Coach Shula is the winningest coach in National Football League history with a regular-season record of 328-156-6 (.676-win percentage) and an overall record of 347-173-6 (.665). He coached in six Super Bowls, winning Super Bowls VII and VIII and completed the only 17-0 perfect season in NFL history with the 1972 Dolphins.

The following is a statement from Hall of Fame President & CEO David Baker:

“The Game has lost one of the greats today, but we have all lost a truly incredible man. Hall of Fame Coach Don Shula served as an ambassador for this great game for more than half a century. His legendary feats on the gridiron led him to a record 347 wins to become the winningest coach in NFL history and allowed him to lead the 1972 Dolphins to the only perfect season in NFL history.

Coach Shula was a man who truly loved the game and I have often been moved by the deep respect and affection he was always afforded by the men who played for him.

The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Coach Shula. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Mary Anne and their entire family. The Hall of Fame flag will fly at half-staff and we will forever keep his legacy alive to serve as inspiration to future generations.”