Ron Meyer
American football player and coach (1941–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ronald Shaw Meyer (February 17, 1941 – December 5, 2017) was an American college and professional football coach. He is best known for having been the head coach of Southern Methodist University and the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).
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Biographical details | |
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Born | (1941-02-17)February 17, 1941 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | December 5, 2017(2017-12-05) (aged 76) Lakeway, Texas, U.S. |
Playing career | |
1961–1962 | Purdue |
Position(s) | Quarterback, defensive back |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1964 | Penn HS (IN) |
1965–1970 | Purdue (assistant) |
1971–1972 | Dallas Cowboys (scout) |
1973–1975 | UNLV |
1976–1981 | SMU |
1982–1984 | New England Patriots |
1986–1991 | Indianapolis Colts |
1994 | Las Vegas Posse |
2001 | Chicago Enforcers |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 61–40–1 (college) 54–50 (NFL) 5–13 (CFL) 5–6 (XFL) |
Bowls | 0–2 |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
SWC (1981) | |
Awards | |
SWC Coach of the Year (1981) | |
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