Lou Saban

Football Coach

Birthday October 13, 1921

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Mar 29, 2009 (87)

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About

Journeyman coach in the AFL, the NFL, and the NCAA. He coached the Denver Broncos from 1967 to 1971 and Buffalo Bills for two stints from 1962 to 1965 and 1972 to 1976.

Before Fame

He played football at Indiana University and in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns.

Trivia

He was president of the New York Yankees, and was praised by the team's owner George Steinbrenner.

Family Life

He had seven children with his wife Joyce.

Associated With

In 1973, he coached the Washington Redskins' star running back O.J. Simpson as he ran more than 2,000 rushing yards.