Allie Sherman

Football Coach

Birthday February 10, 1923

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Jan 3, 2015 (91)

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About

Head coach of the New York Giants throughout much of the 1960s who led the team to two division titles.

Before Fame

He was a bright student in high school and graduated at age 16 without playing a single football game.

Trivia

He was the first NFL coach to receive Coach of the Year honors in consecutive years.

Family Life

His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants.

Associated With

He made his Giants coaching debut as an offensive coordinator in place of Vince Lombardi.