Vince Tobin cause of death – Vincent Michael Tobin, an American football coach and former college player who was the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) has died. He was born on September 29, 1943, and died on July 3, 2023, at the age of 79. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
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Following his passing, Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill expressed his condolences to Tobin’s family in a statement:
“Our deepest condolences go out to everyone who knew and loved Vince Tobin, and in particular his wife Kathy and their family.”
“As head coach of the Cardinals, his steady leadership was a constant and a big part of the success the team enjoyed during his tenure. His football legacy with us is highlighted by the thrilling 1998 season, return to the postseason, and upset playoff win at Dallas. He will also be remembered for his instrumental role in key decisions like drafting Jake Plummer and Pat Tillman.”
“More than that, he was a consummate family man and always a class act who positively impacted everyone he encountered.”
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Tobin coached several teams but was best known for his time at the Arizona Cardinals where he led them to their first playoff win in 50 years during the 1998 season by defeating the 3rd-seeded Dallas Cowboys. The team lost the next week to the 1st-seeded Minnesota Vikings.
He was fired by the Cardinals after seven games of the 2000 season after posting a 2–5 record. His record in Arizona was 28–43, with a 1–1 postseason record.
Before coaching in the NFL, Tobin was the defensive coordinator for the BC Lions of the CFL and for the Philadelphia / Baltimore Stars of the USFL. He won two USFL championships with the Stars in 1984 and 1985.
His first job in the National Football League was as the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears in 1986, one year after they won the Super Bowl in 1985.
Tobin took over for veteran defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, who left to become head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.
He also coached the Indianapolis Colts and the Detroit Lions (where he was fired after just one season in charge).
Source: abtc.ng
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