Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Buddy Ryan has died. He was 82 years old.
Ryan, who was known for delivering the memorable line, "You've got a winner in town," upon his arrival in Arizona, guided the Cardinals to an 8-8 record in 1994. At the time, it was the franchise's best regular-season record since relocating to the Valley in 1988. But Ryan was fired after the Cards went 4-12 in 1995.
Ryan won two Super Bowl rings as an assistant coach -- as a defensive line coach for the New York Jets in Super Bowl III and defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX.
Buddy Ryan dies at age 82: https://t.co/JTavMoehLV pic.twitter.com/ybM57HjCNI
— NFL (@NFL) June 28, 2016
One of @NFL's great defensive minds & characters, Buddy Ryan, has passed away, his agent said. His legacy is as memorable as his expertise
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 28, 2016
Ryan went 55-55-1 in his head coaching career, which included five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1986-90.
Ryan's son Rex is the current head coach of the Buffalo Bills, and Rex's twin brother Rob is the Bills' assistant head coach.
Statement from @buffalobills Head Coach Rex Ryan pic.twitter.com/fGHHTeSlbh
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) June 28, 2016
"Buddy was such an integral part of the @ChicagoBears."
Mike Ditka on Buddy Ryan's football legacy. #RIPBuddy https://t.co/ftwE7O7bHc
— NFL (@NFL) June 28, 2016
