Longtime NFL head coach and former player, Dan Reeves, has passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 77, his family announced in a statement.
Reeves died from complications from a “long illness,” according to his family’s statement.
“Legendary NFL player and coach Dan Reeves passed away early this morning, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at his home in Atlanta, GA. He passed away at age 77 due to complications from a long illness. His legacy will continue through his many friends, players and fans as well as the rest of the NFL community. Arrangements are still to be determined.”
A Georgia native, Reeves had been in the NFL game from 1965 to 2003, being the only person to have ever appeared in multiple Super Bowls as both a player and a coach.
Reeves was signed by the Dallas Cowboys before the 1965 season and had played as running back for them until 1972.
After retiring from playing, Reeves later became an assistant with the Cowboys from 1974 to 1980. Reeves began his coaching career with the Denver Broncos, spending 12 years with the team and winning 110 games. Reeves left the organization following the 1992 season after the drama surrounding him and John Elway.
Reeves was New York Giants’ coach from 1993 to 1996. And from 1997 to 2003, he coached the Atlanta Falcons.
Reeves retired from his coaching career with 201 wins and is one of only seven with 200 or more wins. He was also named NFL Coach of the Year two times.