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Also Known As Donald Francis Shula
Born January 4, 1930 • Ohio
Died May 4, 2020 (aged 90) • Florida
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1997)

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Don Shula stands with arms crossed, wearing a white jacket over an orange collared shirt, looking to the side on a football field.
Don Shula stands on a football field wearing sunglasses, an orange sweater with a white collar, and beige pants, with a blurred crowd in the background.
Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula stands on the sideline next to quarterback Dan Marino, who is wearing his helmet and wiping his face with a towel during a game.
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