Legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden dies at 91

Bobby Bowden has succumbed to pancreatic cancer at 91

Bobby Bowden, the second-winningest coach in FBS history, died Sunday morning, Florida State announced.

Bowden, 91, had revealed recently he was battling pancreatic cancer.

“Florida State University has lost a legend in the passing of Bobby Bowden,” university president John Thrasher said in a statement. “On behalf of everyone at FSU, Jean and I extend our deepest condolences to Ann and the Bowden family. Coach Bowden built a football dynasty and raised the national profile of Florida State University, and he did it with class and a sense of humor. While he leaves an incredible legacy as one of the best football coaches in collegiate history, he also will be remembered for his great faith, his love of family, and his mentorship of countless young people. He will be profoundly missed.”

The school posted a tribute page to Bowden, which can be found here.

Bowden was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. His 357 career victories are second to the 409 of Penn State’s Joe Paterno.

“I’ve always tried to serve God’s purpose for my life, on and off the field, and I am prepared for what is to come,” Bowden said in a statement announcing the condition. “My wife Ann and our family have been life’s greatest blessing. I am at peace.”

There was reaction to the sad news.