Bill Parcells
Bill Parcells is a retired National Football League head coach, last coaching the Dallas Cowboys between the years of 2003-2006. He currently holds a position with the Miami Dolphins, as the Executive Vice President of Football Operations.
Fast Facts:
- Full name: Duane Charles "Bill" Parcells
- Born August 22, 1941 in Englewood, New Jersey
- Nicknamed "The Big Tuna"
- Alma-mater: Wichita State University
- Won two Super Bowl rings with the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV
- Became first coach in NFL history to take 4 different teams to the playoffs
- Announced third retirement from football on January 22, 2007
- His high school coach, Mickey Corcohran, was coached at St. Cecilia by Vince Lombardi
- Career record: 172-130-1
- Post season record: 11-8
Brief Biography:
Bill Parcells started his coaching career with the Air Force Academy and was part-time assistant basketball coach at Army, while Bobby Knight was the head coach. He got his first assignment as head coach in 1983 with the New York Giants. After a disastrous 3-12 first season, Parcells went on to win two Super Bowls with the franchise. He moved on to the New England Patriots, then back to New York with the Jets, ending his career as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
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