Five days after being placed in hospice care, former Browns 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.
A fan favorite for his positive approach and genial nature, Schottenheimer coached the Browns from the middle of 1984 through the 1988 season. His teams won at least one playoff game every season between 1985 and 1988.
During his 20-year NFL career Schottenheimer also coached in Kansas City (1989-98), 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 Browns head coach Marty Schottenheimer has passed away
Five days after being placed in hospice care, former Browns 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.
A fan favorite for his positive approach and genial nature, Schottenheimer coached the Browns from the middle of 1984 through the 1988 season. His teams won at least one playoff game every season between 1985 and 1988.
During his 20-year NFL career Schottenheimer also coached in Kansas City (1989-98), 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