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Buddy Ryan

Overview

  • Born
    February 17, 1931 · Frederick, Oklahoma, USA
  • Died
    June 28, 2016 · Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA
  • Birth name
    James David Ryan

Biography

  • Buddy Ryan was born on February 17, 1931 in Frederick, Oklahoma, USA. He was married to Joan Catherine Clark and Doris Dean Ward. He died on June 28, 2016 in Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA.

Family

  • Spouses
      Joan Catherine Clark(1969 - September 30, 2013) (her death)
      Doris Dean Ward(January 23, 1955 - 1966) (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
      Rob Ryan
      Rex Ryan

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  • Head coach of Philadelphia Eagles (1986-1990) and Arizona Cardinals (1994-1995)
  • Fiery coach best known for masterminding the revolutionary "46" defense for the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears.
  • Father of twin brothers Rex Ryan and Rob Ryan.

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