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Former NFL coach, player Dan Reeves dies at 77

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FILE - In this Aug. 19, 1989, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, right, and coach Dan Reeves stand on the sideline during the team's NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Calif. Elway was not playing in the game. Like millions of Americans, Reeves will settle in at home on Sunday, turn on the TV, and follow along as the Broncos play the Carolina Panthers in the Super Bowl. And make no mistake, he has a rooting interest, because of all sorts of ties to Denver and several key figures who helped the team reach the big game, including general manager John Elway, head coach Gary Kubiak and others. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
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Posted at 8:47 AM, Jan 01, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-01 09:47:48-05

ATLANTA — Former Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Reeves has died at the age of 77.

His family says he died peacefully Saturday morning of complications from dementia.

Reeves won a Super Bowl as a player with the Dallas Cowboys but was best known for a long coaching career highlighted by four more appearances in the title game with Denver and Atlanta.

He teamed with John Elway to take the Broncos to three Super Bowls in 12 seasons.

Reeves also guided the Falcons to their first Super Bowl during the 1998 season, but he never won a championship as a coach. He also coached the New York Giants.

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