Tom Flores

American football coach and player

Tom Flores - Athletes & Sports Figures born March 21st, 1937
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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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