Bill Parcells

American football coach and Super Bowl winner

Bill Parcells - American football coach and Super Bowl winner
Born

August 22nd, 1941
83 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in American football, Parcells coached several NFL teams including the New York Giants, New England Patriots, and the Dallas Cowboys. Achieved significant success during coaching tenure, culminating in Super Bowl victories with the Giants in 1986 and 1990. Parcells also served as a personnel executive for the Miami Dolphins, contributing to team strategies and player acquisitions.

Coached the New York Giants to two Super Bowl titles

Led the New England Patriots to Super Bowl XXXI

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013

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