Tom Flores

American football coach and player

Tom Flores - American football coach and player
Born

March 21st, 1937
87 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played quarterback in the American Football League for the Raiders. Transitioned to coaching and became the first Latino head coach to win a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Raiders. Later served as a color commentator for NFL broadcasts. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.

Coached the Los Angeles Raiders to two Super Bowl victories

First Latino head coach to win a Super Bowl

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

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