Buddy Ryan

January 8, 2024
Football Coach

Quick Facts

Buddy Ryan
Full Name Buddy Ryan
Occupation Football Coach
Date Of Birth Feb 17, 1931(1931-02-17)
Age 93
Date Of Death 2016-06-28
Birthplace Frederick
Country United States
Birth City Oklahoma
Horoscope Aquarius

Buddy Ryan Biography

Name Buddy Ryan
Birthday Feb 17
Birth Year 1931
Place Of Birth Frederick
Home Town Oklahoma
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aquarius
Siblings George Weasley Ryan, Mary Ellen Ryan Tivis, Lahoma Bandy
Spouse Joanie Ryan
Children(s) Rob Ryan, Rex Ryan

Buddy Ryan is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on February 17, 1931 in Frederick, Oklahoma, United States. The legendary 1985 Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears had him as their defensive coordinator. He was also the head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles (1986-1990) and Arizona Cardinals (1994-1995).

He was a great coach for the Bears such as During his time with the Bears, he coached such greats as Refrigerator Perry, Walter Payton and Jim McMahon. and Walter Pavyton.

In 1962, he had two sons, He had twin sons named Rex and Rob in 1962 with his wife Joanie. (with Joanie) and Rob.

Buddy Ryan Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Football Coach
House Living in own house.

Buddy Ryan is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Buddy Ryan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

During the Korean War, he was a sergeant.

As the New York Jets’ Defensive Line Coach, he won Super Bowl III.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Buddy Ryan Dating?

According to our records, Buddy Ryan married to Joanie Ryan. As of December 1, 2023, Buddy Ryan’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Buddy Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Buddy Ryan celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.

Top Facts about Buddy Ryan

  1. Buddy Ryan was an American football coach and player.
  2. He coached for the NFL for 35 years.
  3. Ryan won two Super Bowl championships as a defensive coordinator.
  4. He is known for creating the “46 defense” strategy.
  5. Ryan’s twin sons, Rex and Rob, are also NFL coaches.
  6. Buddy Ryan passed away in 2016 at age 85.
  7. He was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame in 2011.
  8. Ryan served as head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals.
  9. His coaching career began with the New York Jets in 1968.
  10. In college, he played as a guard at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State).

How many Super Bowls did Buddy Ryan win?

Personal information
Career highlights and awards
2× Super Bowl champion as assistant coach (III, XX)
Head coaching record
Regular season:| 55–55–1 (.500)

Is Buddy Ryan in the Hall of Fame?

Buddy Ryan’s defense got a lot of teams going. He was a major figure in football history. Now he’s going into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame , and his boys are proud.

Is Buddy Ryan alive?

June 28, 2016

Why did Buddy Ryan leave the Eagles?

Braman dodged no missiles in his 44-minute press conference. He made it clear that his decision to fire Ryan was based on both the team’s inability to ascend beyond its first playoff game , and his distaste for the team’s arrogant, undisciplined image around the league.

What was Buddy Ryan's defense called?

The 46 defense was originally developed and popularized with the Chicago Bears by their defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, who later became head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals.

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