Retired New York Giants head coach and three-time Super Bowl champion, Tom Coughlin, will become the seventh member of the Pride of the Jaguars when he’s inducted into their Ring of Honor during the 2024 season.
The Jaguars made the official announcement on Thursday, noting that Coughlin will be the first inductee since Jimmy Smith in 2016.
“The story of the Jaguars cannot be told without Tom Coughlin and the influence he had on our expansion team and new fan base here in North Florida,” said Jaguars legend Tony Boselli. “He is our foundational figure and the initial architect. He built our football operation and set it up for sustained success.
“Beyond all the remarkable on-field achievements, he also showed everyone how an NFL team could win off the field by positively impacting the communities surrounding us. Speaking for the PRIDE and the entire Jaguars organization, we are collectively excited to celebrate Coach and thank him for positive impact his NFL legacy will forever have on the Jaguars and throughout Jacksonville.”
The 77-year-old Coughlin was the first-ever coach of the Jaguars, taking the helm in 1994 ahead of their first season in 1995. He compiled a regular season record of 68-60 and led the team to four playoff appearances and two AFC Championship Games. The 68 wins remain the most in franchise history.
"It means everything to me."
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“It means everything to me,” Coughlin said.
After his time with the Jags, Coughlin spent 12 seasons coaching the Giants, winning two Super Bowls over that span and expanding his fingerprint on the organization, which includes a three-year stint as their wide receivers coach from 1988 through 1990.
Coughlin was inducted into the Giants’ Ring of Honor during a halftime ceremony in 2016.
In addition to his success as an NFL coach and executive, Coughlin also founded the Jay Fund Foundation, which has become a staple in both New York and Florida, helping families impacted by childhood cancer.
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