the man, the myth, the legend Don Shula

He was consistent: In 33 years as an NFL head coach -- first with the Colts in the 1960s and then for 26 years with the Dolphins -- only two times did Shula coach a team that finished below .500.


He could win the big games: Six of Shula's teams made it to the Super Bowl, and two came away victorious. 2-4 in the SB isn't that great of a record, but hey, atleast he made it there 6 times.


He endured: No other coach in NFL history has won more games; including the playoffs, Shula went 347-173-6, a .665 winning percentage.


He could be spectacularly great: In 1972 and 1973, the two Dolphins' Super Bowl-winning seasons (including the perfect season), Miami went a remarkable 32-2.