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Buddy Ryan SI Photo Tribute
Buddy Ryan SI Photo Tribute
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan poses with defensive end Mike Hartenstine (73), defensive tackles Dan Hampton (99) and Steve McMichael (76) during practice on Nov. 16, 1984 in Chicago. Ryan’s coaching career spanned 26 years and six NFL teams.
Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary laughs with defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan during practice on Nov. 16, 1984 in Chicago. Ryan was the innovator of the vaunted 46 defense, that propelled the Chicago Bears to a dominating 46-10 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots.
Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary goes over some plays with defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan before a game against the Detroit Lions on Nov. 18, 1984 at Soldier Field in Chicago. •Ryan won two Super Bowls in his coaching career, the first in Super Bowl 3 with the Jets in 1969 in a 16-7 win over the Baltimore Colts.
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan walks along the sideline during a game against the Detroit Lions on Nov. 18, 1984 at Soldier Field in Chicago. He took the Bears defensive coordinator job in 1978 at age 44.
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan and head coach Mike Ditka watch the action from the sideline during the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Washington Redskins on Dec. 30, 1984 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Ryan was born in small Frederick, Okla., on Feb 17, 1934.
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan is carried off the field by linebacker Otis Wilson (55) and defensive end Richard Dent (95) as safety Dave Duerson looks on after the team's 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX on Jan. 26, 1986 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Ryan took a head coaching job with the Philadelphia Eagles after winning the Super Bowl.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan chats with defensive end Reggie White before their NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Washington Redskins on Jan. 5, 1991 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Over his entire coaching career, Ryan compiled a 55-55-1 record.
Houston Oilers defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan stands on the field before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 16, 1994, at the Astrodome in Houston. Ryan was a fireball, oft getting into arguments with his own coaching staff. In 1993 with the Oilers, he threw a punch at head coach Kevin Gilbride on national television.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Buddy Ryan rides his horse during a parade after his hiring on March 4, 1994 in Phoenix. He was the head coach of the Cardinals for the 1994-1995 seasons, before retiring from coaching.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Buddy Ryan poses for a portrait on March 26, 1994 in Phoenix. Over his entire coaching career, he compiled a 55-55-1 record.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Buddy Ryan poses with his sons and assistant coaches Rob and Rex Ryan, during minicamp on March 26, 1994 in Phoenix.
Arizona Cardinals defensive line/linebackers coach Rex Ryan talks with his father and head coach, Buddy Ryan, during minicamp on March 26, 1994 in Phoenix.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Buddy Ryan poses walks along the sideline before a game against the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 9, 1994 at Texas Stadium in Dallas.
NFL head coaches Buddy Ryan (Cardinals), Bill Parcells (Patriots), Mike Holmgren (Packers) watch the NFL scouting combine from the stands on Feb. 11, 1995 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.
Buddy Ryan looks up at a picture of Jackie Gleason and Paul Newman from the movie "The Hustler" while sitting in a restaurant on April 21, 2009 in Simpsonville, Ky. When he retired he moved to a horse farm in Kentucky.
Buddy Ryan pets one of the horses on his ranch on April 21, 2009 in Simpsonville, Ky.
Buddy Ryan sits with cats at his home on April 21, 2009 in Simpsonville, Ky. Ryan is famous for saying, "Football kickers are like taxi cabs. You can always go out and hire another one."
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan laughs while posing with his father, Buddy, during minicamp on June 9, 2009 at Jets Training Center in Florham Park, N.J.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan stands with his father, Buddy, on the field during minicamp on June 9, 2009 at Jets Training Center in Florham Park, N.J.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan and Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan pose with their father, Buddy, before a game on Nov. 14, 2010 at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
President Barack Obama, a Chicago Bears fan, stands with former Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan in front of other members of the 1985 Super Bowl Championship team during a ceremony—the team never received 25 years earlier—on the south lawn of the White House on Oct. 7, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan pose with their father, Buddy, before a game on Nov. 3, 2013 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan poses with his father, Buddy, before a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 13, 2015 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.
