Legendary Buffalo Bills Coach Marv Levy Passes Away at 99 After Brief Illness
Legendary Buffalo Bills Coach Marv Levy Passes Away at 99 After Brief Illness
Marv Levy, the esteemed former head coach of the Buffalo Bills, has passed away at the age of 99 after a brief illness. Levy was renowned for leading the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1990 to 1993.
Born on August 3, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, Levy served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II before pursuing a career in football coaching. He earned a master’s degree in English history from Harvard University, reflecting his lifelong commitment to education and intellectual pursuits.
Levy began his coaching career in the collegiate ranks, holding positions at Coe College, the University of New Mexico, and the University of California, Berkeley. He transitioned to professional football with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), leading the team to two Grey Cup championships in 1974 and 1977.
In 1986, Levy took over as head coach of the Buffalo Bills, transforming the team into a dominant force in the NFL. Under his leadership, the Bills secured six AFC Eastern Division titles and made an unprecedented four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. Levy’s innovative “no-huddle” offense and strategic acumen earned him NFL Coach of the Year honors in 1988.
After retiring from coaching in 1997, Levy was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001, cementing his legacy as one of the game’s greats. He briefly returned to the Bills as general manager from 2006 to 2007, further demonstrating his unwavering dedication to the franchise.
Marv Levy’s profound impact on the Buffalo Bills and the broader football community will be remembered and cherished by fans, players, and colleagues
