Weeb Ewbank

American football coach and player

Weeb Ewbank - American football coach and player
Born

May 6th, 1907
117 years ago

Died

1998
27 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in American football, Ewbank played as a quarterback at the University of Miami before embarking on a coaching career. He served as head coach for several teams, achieving significant success with the New York Jets, leading them to victory in Super Bowl III. Additionally, Ewbank coached the Baltimore Colts, contributing to their Championship win in 1958 and 1959. His coaching style emphasized strategic offensive plays, influencing future coaching methodologies within the sport.

Coached New York Jets to Super Bowl III victory

Led Baltimore Colts to NFL Championships in 1958 and 1959

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