Dan Reeves, who coached Giants and led Falcons, Broncos to Super Bowls dies
Former NY Giants head coach Dan Reeves, who appeared in four Super Bowls, passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning
Dan Reeves, who led the Denver Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances and guided the Atlanta Falcons to an NFC Championship died Saturday, at the age of 77.
Reeves was the NY Giants head coach from 1993 through 1996, compiling a 31-33 record. During his time in New York, Reeves led the Giants to one postseason appearance, falling in the divisional round to the San Francisco 49ers in 1993.
Only six coaches in franchise history have more wins than Reeves’ 31, at the helm of the NY Giants.
News of Reeves’ death was first announced by SiriusXM’s Alex Marvez in the early hours of New Year’s morning.
Former NFL player and head coach Dan Reeves, who during his 38 years in the league participated in nine Super Bowls, the third most for an individual, has passed away. Reeves was 77. pic.twitter.com/njjJ3Gqo7z
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 1, 2022
“We’re saddened by the passing of Ring of Fame Head Coach Dan Reeves, who led us to three Super Bowl appearances. We send our sincerest condolences to his family,” the Denver Broncos said, in a statement released Saturday.
As a player, Reeves won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys in a Super Bowl VI win over the Miami Dolphins. Later, as an assistant coach, Reeves would add another Super Bowl ring to his trophy case, with the Dallas Cowboys.
One of the winningest coaches in NFL history, Reeves compiled a 190-165-2 regular season record, 10th best in the history of the sport.