NFL world mourns the loss of Don Shula

The NFL lost one of its greatest icons on Monday when legendary Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula passed away at the age of 90.

Very sad news: Dolphins Hall of Fame coach Don Shula passed away this morning at age 90, one of his children confirmed.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) May 4, 2020

Shula, who began his NFL career as a player in 1951 with the Cleveland Browns, would only play in the league until 1957. However, he made his mark and forever left an impact on the NFL with his work as a head coach.

After taking over the Miami Dolphins in 1970, previously serving as the Baltimore Colts head coach, Shula built the team into one of the NFL’s greatest dynasties.

Just two years after taking over, Shula’s Dolphins achieved perfection with the only undefeated season in NFL history on their way to a Super Bowl title. Shula would win two Super Bowls with the Dolphins, an NFL championship with the Colts in 1968 and holds the all-time record for wins by a head coach (347).

On this tragic day of great loss, the NFL world honored Shula and took a moment to remember his incredible legacy.

The Miami Dolphins are saddened to announce that Head Coach Don Shula passed away peacefully at his home this morning. pic.twitter.com/MKAtXFA4zd
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 4, 2020

RIP Don Shula 🐐 pic.twitter.com/fsHwz1wFMY
— Talk Football To Me 🏈 (@iSweetHrt) May 4, 2020

Don Shula was a titan. Two-time Super Bowl champion. Four-time Coach of the Year. Most regular season wins (328) and total wins (347) in NFL history. The Perfect Season. And an absolute legend in South Florida. RIP.
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) May 4, 2020

#RIP #DonShula The first time I met Coach Shula it was at the combine and he saw my name tag and said, "I always wanted to meet the man that was listed ahead of me in the American Football Coaches manual. #GreatCoach https://t.co/pQEwjmmsbE
— Dan Shonka (@Ourlads_Shonka) May 4, 2020

Was an honor to see Don Shula at the Dolphins practices the times that I did when covering the team. Rest In Peace to a legend, icon of South Florida 😥 pic.twitter.com/ML5zsuPpu4
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) May 4, 2020

Just learning of reports that legendary @MiamiDolphins Hall of Fame coach Don Shula has passed away. He was a winner on & off the field.

May he Rest In Peace.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) May 4, 2020

Don Shula was the face (and jaw) of a franchise throughout the 1970s, 80's and into the mid-1990s. He raised two Lombardi Trophies in Miami. And, oh yes, his team in 1972 was perfect — a feat never equaled before or since.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) May 4, 2020

#Dolphins HOF Coach Don Shula has passed away at the age of 90…

He was a HC for 33 seasons, and had some great achievements…

• 347 Career Wins (Most in NFL)
• Coached only perfect season in #NFL History
• 2x SB Champ (VII, VIII)
• 1968 NFL Champion
• 4x COY

RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/NzlM0yNT6e
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) May 4, 2020

Rest in peace Don Shula. What a life he lived. Shula was NFL royalty, the winningest coach in history who bridged multiple eras with grace, class, and intensity. Watching his teams was a pleasure, spending time in his presence was a greater one.
— Dan Pompei (@danpompei) May 4, 2020

A legend has passed. Covered Don Shula’s final game in Buffalo, a 37-22 loss to the Bills in a bitterly cold wildcard game. Seemed unfitting then and now but what a life. Thinking about his family, including Mike, who of course was Tony Dungy’s OC and former Bucs QB. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/5Wac0Ipsio
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) May 4, 2020

Even though I never personally met Coach Shula that quote was on the wall above the doors before you walked out of the facility in Miami. Through the best and worse days it reminded me to never settle for less than my best. Thanks coach
— Kenyan Drake™ (@KDx32) May 4, 2020