Dan Reeves

American football coach and player

Dan Reeves - Athletes & Sports Figures born January 19th, 1944
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Played as a running back for the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams. Coached the Denver Broncos and led them to three Super Bowl appearances. Served as head coach for the Atlanta Falcons, reaching another Super Bowl. Accumulated a total of 201 victories during coaching career and was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

Played running back for the Dallas Cowboys

Coached the Denver Broncos to three Super Bowls

Led the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl

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