Dan Reeves, the only man to appear in multiple Super Bowls as a player and a coach, has died at the age of 77 at his home in Atlanta, his family said on Saturday. Reeves, who died after complications from a long illness, played eight seasons for the Dallas Cowboys from 1965–1972, helping them win the 1972 Super Bowl, and was an assistant coach on the Dallas team that captured the 1978 Super Bowl. had done He became the head coach of the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons, losing three Super Bowls with Denver and the second guiding Atlanta to the 1999 Super Bowl.
In all, Reeves participated in the NFL championship pageant nine times, twice as Dallas back, four times as coach and three as Dallas assistant coach.
“His legacy will continue through his many friends, players and fans, as well as the rest of the NFL community,” the Reeves family said in a statement.
Reeves guided the Broncos for 12 seasons from 1981-1992, masterminding the development of John Elway into an NFL star quarterback.
“The football world lost a heck of a coach and a man in Dan Reeves today. I am grateful for Dan and know his legacy in the sport will live on,” Elway said in a statement.
Reeves coached the Giants from 1993–1996 and Atlanta from 1997–2003, compiling an NFL record of 190–165 with two draws in 23 seasons as NFL head coach. Their teams reached the playoffs nine times.
Giants owner John Mara said, “He left an indelible mark on the league and all the people he played, coached and worked with.” “He was one of the best people in this business ever.”
He guided the Falcons to their first Super Bowl, where they lost to Elway and the Broncos.
“His track record of success over several decades in Dallas, Denver, New York and Atlanta speaks for itself, marking a long and successful life and career in football,” said Falcons owner Arthur Blank.
On the field, Reeves ran for 1,990 yards and 25 touchdowns and caught 129 passes for 1,693 yards and 17 touchdowns.
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