Barry Switzer
American football coach and author
Born
October 5th, 1937
87 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played a significant role in American football coaching and was the head coach of the University of Oklahoma and the Dallas Cowboys. Achieved a college football national championship in 1974 and 1975 with the University of Oklahoma. Later became the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, winning Super Bowl XXX in 1996. Authored several books on football strategy and personal experiences.
Won two NCAA championships with Oklahoma
Coached the Dallas Cowboys to a Super Bowl victory
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