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Former Oilers Coach Bum Phillips Passes Away At 90

One of the great figures and personalities in NFL history has passed on, as former Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips passed away Friday at the age of 90.

His son, Wade, confirmed the news on Twitter.

Phillips took over as head coach for the Oilers in 1975, and had some memorable battles over the years in the great Steelers Super Bowl runs.

He was part of the 1979 AFC Title game in Pittsburgh between the Steelers and Oilers, and one of the most controversial calls in the history of the game.

He eventually was fired by owner Bud Adams, and in 1981, he took over the Saints head coaching job.

Phillips was best known for his cowboy hat that he wore for road games, but did not do it when his team played in domes because, as the story goes, his mother told him not ever to wear hats while he was indoors.

Thoughts and Prayers to the Phillips family – Bum will be missed. Thanks for the memories and the classic battles with the black and gold.

Matt Loede has been in the sports media for over 16 years, with experience covering the MLB, NBA, and NFL. On Sunday’s during football season, you can hear Matt on national networks like Fox Sports Radio, Associated Press, and others. Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Matt studies and talks football inside and out, and is anxious to share his thoughts and comments with readers on a daily basis.

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  1. Kathy Jones

    October 19, 2013 at 3:01 am

    I remember when the Steelers and the Oilers played. That was real football.

    He was a true gentleman and a great coach.

    Rest in peace with the football gods…

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