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Dave Adolph

1937 – 2017

American football player and coach

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About Dave Adolph

Lived 1937 – 2017 (aged 79). Dave Adolph was an American american football player.

Dave Adolph (June 6, 1937 – February 12, 2017) was an American football coach. He served as defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns from 1986 to 1988. Prior to leaving the Browns in 1985 for the San Diego Chargers, he was the Browns' interim defensive coordinator in 1984. The promotion occurred after Marty Schottenheimer was elevated from the team's defensive coordinator position to head coach midway through the season. He joined Schottenheimer as his defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1992 to 1994. Adolph was the defensive coordinator in four AFC championship games for three different NFL teams.

Coaching career Adolph, one of few football staff members to serve both the Michigan and Ohio State programs, was selected to serve as honorary captain for both teams on the same day for the Michigan–Ohio State football game in Columbus, Ohio on November 26, 2016.

NFL All-Pro players coached by Dave Adolph include: Lyle Alzado, Clay Matthews Jr., Chip Banks, Tom Cousineau, Howie Long, Bob Golic, Hanford Dixon, Frank Minnifield, Scott Studwell, Derrick Thomas, and Junior Seau.

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Mogadore High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dave Adolph?

American football player and coach (1937-2017)

When was Dave Adolph born?

Dave Adolph was born on 6 June 1937 in Akron.

When did Dave Adolph die?

Dave Adolph died on 12 February 2017 in Dublin.

What was Dave Adolph's occupation?

Dave Adolph was an american football player.

What nationality was Dave Adolph?

Dave Adolph was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Adolph

· Wikidata: Q5228212

· DBpedia: Dave Adolph

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