Buddy Ryan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Buddy Ryan

American football player, coach, executive

Date of Birth: 17-Feb-1931

Place of Birth: Frederick, Oklahoma, United States

Date of Death: 28-Jun-2016

Profession: head coach, American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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 and Arizona Cardinals, and the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears and Houston Oilers of the NFL. Ryan began his professional coaching career as the defensive line coach for the New York Jets of the AFL for the team's Super Bowl III victory.
He became the defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings, overseeing the Purple People Eaters.
He then became the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears, who won Super Bowl XX.
As defensive coordinator of the Bears, he is credited with creating the 46 defense, and the 1985 team led the league in nearly all defensive statistical categories.
Ryan then coached the Eagles, served as defensive coordinator of the Oilers, and coached the Cardinals.
He was the father of NFL coaches Rex Ryan and Rob Ryan.