 On
January 5, 1996, Don Shula was
named as Vice-Chairman of the
Miami Dolphins, in addition to
his status as a part owner of
the team after serving as the
team's Head Coach since 1970.
Shula's record as head coach of
the Dolphins (1970-1995) and
before that as head coach of the
Baltimore Colts (1963-1970) is
unmatched in National Football
League history. In 1995 he
concluded his 33rd season as an
NFL head coach and his 26th
season as head coach of the
Dolphins. He owns a career
record of 347-173-6 (.665), and
is the winningest coach in NFL
history. In addition, Shula won
Super Bowl titles in 1972 and
1973, one of only four coaches
in NFL history to win
consecutive Super Bowls, and his
1972 team went 17-0, recording
the only undefeated season in
NFL annals. He has appeared in
more Super Bowls (six) than any
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In addition to
football responsibilities, Shula
always has given considerable
time, plus financial and
emotional support, to many
charities. The Don Shula
Foundation, formed primarily to
assist breast cancer research,
was established as a tribute to
his late wife, Dorothy. Don
Shula also has been active in
the American Red Cross, the
United Way and Catholic
Charities.
Because of his
success on the football field
and his long-time civic and
charitable service, Don Shula
has received countless
prestigious awards recognizing
his contributions including the
1993 Sports Illustrated
Sportsman of the Year Award,
1994 Horatio Alger Award, the
Bert Bell Award, the Pete
Rozelle Award and he was
inducted into the Pro Football
Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on
July 26, 1997. In addition,
along with Ken Blanchard, in
1995 Don Shula co-authored
"Everyone's A Coach," a highly
acclaimed book that outlines the
application of their managerial
philosophies for business and
personal success.
Today, Don's
business interests include a
hotel and golf course in the
Miami area and a chain of
restaurants including Shula's
Steakhouse, Shula's Steak 2 and
Shula's on the Beach.
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