Don Shula, the longtime Miami Dolphins head coach who led the team to back-to-back Super Bowl victories in the 1970s and finished his career as the NFL's all-time wins leader, died Monday at the age of 90.
Here's what others are saying about Shula's lasting legacy.
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are saddened to announce that Head Coach Don Shula passed away peacefully at his home this morning. pic.twitter.com/MKAtXFA4zd
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 4, 2020
AFC East rivals
Statement from #Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick on the passing of Don Shula: https://t.co/Qx6SzsGbsw pic.twitter.com/KSARlkda4Y
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 4, 2020
We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former @MiamiDolphins Head Coach Don Shula who passed this morning. pic.twitter.com/aVhQ5FuN4j
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 4, 2020
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of legendary Baltimore Colts and @MiamiDolphins head coach Don Shula after his passing this morning. pic.twitter.com/55DRpipYA8
— New York Jets (@nyjets) May 4, 2020
NFL
Rest in peace to the winningest coach in NFL history, Don Shula. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/4mZ8cjUBl2
— NFL (@NFL) May 4, 2020
NBC Sports
⭐️ Most wins in NFL history (347)
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) May 4, 2020
⭐️ 2x Super Bowl Champion
⭐️ 4x Coach of the Year
⭐️ Coached the NFL's only perfect season
Don Shula's legacy will live forever. Rest in Peace, Coach. pic.twitter.com/4vUu0oimXU
Gov. Ron DeSantis
Coach Don Shula leaves behind an incomparable legacy as the NFL’s winningest coach and as the one who put Miami sports on the map.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 4, 2020
We will remember the great feats, like the only perfect season in NFL history, but also the qualities – hard work, character, decency – that made Don Shula not just a great coach, but also a great man.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 4, 2020
Jimmy Johnson, former Dolphins head coach (1996-99)
Rip, one of the greatest of all time..Don Shula ..he set the standard...will talk later today on FOX
— Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) May 4, 2020
Dan Marino, former Dolphins quarterback (1983-99)
Coach Shula - you will truly be missed! You embody the definition of “greatness.” You brought that winning attitude with you every day and made everyone around you better. (Part 1/2) pic.twitter.com/Ytoi5l7H4F
— Dan Marino (@DanMarino) May 4, 2020
Thank you for always believing in me. You made me a better player and person. My thoughts & prayers are with the entire Shula family. Love you Coach! #RIP (Part 2 of 2) pic.twitter.com/iFMLip3dCV
— Dan Marino (@DanMarino) May 4, 2020
Kenyan Drake, former Dolphins running back (2016-19)
“One thing I never want to be accused of is not working.”
— Kenyan Drake™ (@KDx32) May 4, 2020
RIP Coach Don Shula.
DeVante Parker, Dolphins wide receiver (2015-present)
R.I.P. to the goat Don Shula🙏🏾
— DeVante Parker (@DeVanteParker11) May 4, 2020
Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals wide receiver (2004-present)
Rest in peace Coach Don Shula. You are a legend and one of the greatest icons the NFL has ever seen.
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) May 4, 2020
Prayers for peace and memories of fond times for the Shula family. #Legend
Brett Favre, former Packers quarterback (1992-07)
Rest in Peace, Coach @DonShula. My best to the family. #Legend #HOF
— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) May 4, 2020
Bill Cowher, former Steelers head coach (1992-2006)
We lost one of the most iconic men in the history of NFL coaching in Don Shula. His leadership and wisdom helped to guide me and many others who have made a life in coaching football. Thank you Coach Shula. May your spirit and legacy live on forever. RIP
— Bill Cowher (@CowherCBS) May 4, 2020
Bruce Arians, Buccaneers head coach (2019-present)
We lost the greatest coach of all time. RIP Coach Don Shula pic.twitter.com/nVD0nkQm1W
— Bruce Arians (@BruceArians) May 4, 2020
Darius Rucker, Hootie & the Blowfish lead singer
Don Shula was a Giant ofmy childhood. He was the best football coach I have ever seen.He was also one of the kindest nicest gentleman the world has ever seen.Thanks Coach Shues for my favorite sports moments. U gave me most of them. Love u Coach. My heartgoes out to your family. pic.twitter.com/T4uIgW5V86
— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) May 4, 2020
Jack Nicklaus, retired professional golfer
I met Don Shula when he took over the Dolphins. It was at La Gorce in Miami, where I worked with Jack Grout. Don sat down for lunch with a guy he didn’t know, just talk football. What a wonderfully nice man he was. That started a special friendship I've cherished for 50 years. pic.twitter.com/Li1xoE2BF1
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) May 4, 2020
Magic Johnson, retired NBA star
RIP NFL Hall of Fame Coach and 2X Super Bowl champion Don Shula! My prayers go out to his family.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 4, 2020
