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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