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