Former Browns head coach Marty Schottenheimer has passed away less than a week after being placed in hospice care. Schottenheimer was 77.
Schottenheimer has been battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years.
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 went 44-27 and won at least one playoff game every season between 1985 and 1988. Twice they advanced to the AFC championship round only to fall in heartbreaking fashion to the Denver Broncos each time.
Schottenheimer also coached in Kansas City, Washington and San Diego, as well as the now-defunct UFL. His son, Brian, has served as the offensive coordinator for three NFL teams over the last 14 seasons.
Legendary NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, (77), peacefully passed away with family at his
side on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Schottenheimer had been
battling Alzheimer’s since 2014.— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) February 9, 2021
Our thoughts and sympathies are with the Schottenheimer family and all who Marty touched in his full life.