NFL Coach Dave McGinnis Passes Away at 74
Dave McGinnis cause of death: What we know on former Cardinals coach
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Dave McGinnis, a veteran NFL coach known for leading the Arizona Cardinals from 2000 to 2003, has passed away at the age of 74. He died after battling an illness that led to hospitalization earlier this year, as confirmed by the Tennessee Titans, where he also had a coaching and broadcasting career.
- 01Dave McGinnis served as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2000 to 2003.
- 02He also coached the Tennessee Titans and worked as a broadcaster for the team.
- 03McGinnis had a long coaching career, including stints with the Chicago Bears and Rams.
- 04He was known for his positive impact on players and colleagues.
- 05Former Titans head coach Jeff Fisher praised McGinnis for his caring nature.
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Dave McGinnis, a respected figure in the NFL coaching community, has died at the age of 74. His passing was confirmed by the Tennessee Titans, a team he had previously coached and later provided commentary for. McGinnis had been hospitalized since early March due to an unspecified illness. He is best known for his tenure as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2000 to 2003, and he also served as a defensive coordinator in Arizona from 1996 to 2000. His coaching career spanned several decades, including roles with the Chicago Bears as a linebacker coach from 1986 to 1995 and as an assistant with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams until 2016. Former Titans head coach Jeff Fisher highlighted McGinnis's ability to connect with people, stating that he made everyone feel important, even during his illness. McGinnis's legacy will be remembered by many in the NFL community.
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