Five days after being placed in hospice care, former Chiefs head coach Marty Schottenheimer has died.
The 77-year-old was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease back in 2014 and has fought valiantly ever since. On Feb. 8, Schottenheimer passed away peacefully with family by his side in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He brought a winning mentality and spirit to the Chiefs for the better part of the ’90s decade, with his signature pregame speeches and his unique brand of football dubbed “Martyball”.
During his 20-year NFL career Schottenheimer also coached in Cleveland (1984-88), Washington (2001) and San Diego (2002-06). He accumulated a 200-126-1 (.613) lifetime record with 13 playoff appearances.
Schottenheimer was the AP NFL Coach of the Year with San Diego in 2004 and inducted in to the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2010
Former Chiefs head coach Marty Schottenheimer dies at 77
Five days after being placed in hospice care, former Chiefs head coach Marty Schottenheimer has died.
The 77-year-old was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease back in 2014 and has fought valiantly ever since. On Feb. 8, Schottenheimer passed away peacefully with family by his side in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He brought a winning mentality and spirit to the Chiefs for the better part of the ’90s decade, with his signature pregame speeches and his unique brand of football dubbed “Martyball”.
During his 20-year NFL career Schottenheimer also coached in Cleveland (1984-88), Washington (2001) and San Diego (2002-06). He accumulated a 200-126-1 (.613) lifetime record with 13 playoff appearances.
Schottenheimer was the AP NFL Coach of the Year with San Diego in 2004 and inducted in to the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2010