Don Coryell

Football Coach

Birthday October 17, 1924

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Washington

DEATH DATE Jul 1, 2010 (85)

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About

Coach of the San Diego Chargers who invented the modern passing offense.

Before Fame

He spent three years as a paratrooper with the U.S. Army, and then earned a Master's degree at the University of Washington.

Trivia

Although the Chargers consistently led the league in passing and set records along the way, they didn't reach the Super Bowl.

Family Life

His parents raised him in Seattle, Washington.

Associated With

The Hall of Fame QB Dan Fouts led Don's "Air Coryell" attacks.