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Legendary NFL Coach Marty Shottenheimer Passed Away

He was 77-years-old
Legendary NFL Coach Marty Shottenheimer Passed Away
Legendary NFL Coach Marty Shottenheimer Passed Away

Legendary NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer passed away on Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. 

Shottenheimer was 77-years-old. He was surrounded by family. The NFL legend had been battling Alzheimer’s since 2014.

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Schottenheimer coached Cleveland, Kansas City, Washington and San Diego (Chargers), posted a 205-139-1 career record as a head coach. 

He helped the Chargers finish 14-2 in 2006 and was named the NFL's Coach of the Year in 2004 

He also played six seasons as a linebacker for the Bills (1965-68) and Patriots (1969-70).

The family will hold a private service to honor Shottenheimer. There will also be a memorial service to celebrate his life that will be conducted at a later date according to Mortensen. 

Shottenheimer was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2010.

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