The NFL world received tragic news on Saturday with word that legendary head coach Dan Reeves had passed away at the age of 77.
Reeves was hired by the New York Giants prior to the 1993 season and led the team to an 11-5 record, which remains the best-ever record for a first-year head coach in franchise history. It also won him the AP Coach of the Year Award.
In 1994, Reeve’s Giants finished at 9-7. They continued to slide in 1995 and 1996, finishing with records of 5-11 and 6-10, respectively.
Here is how current and former Giants reacted to the news and paid tribute to Reeves.