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SID SAYS NO: Sports Illustrated this week asked coaching legend Sid Gillman to rank many of today’s quarterbacks.
Sept. 1, 1991
His deep pass plays changed way game was played and he also was among first to support idea of Super Bowl.
Jan. 4, 2003
Sid Gillman, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has joined the University of Pittsburgh’s coaching staff as an unpaid volunteer assistant.
Sept. 17, 1987
Esther, his wife of 67 years, and the legendary coach were virtually inseparable. She shared his passion for jazz piano.
The Philadelphia Eagles have rehired former coach Sid Gillman.
Oct. 8, 1985
Sid Gillman, Frank Howard and Warren Woodson, dominant coaches of an earlier era, have been elected to the College Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation announced.
Jan. 27, 1989
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To Sid Gillman, retirement is strictly for somebody else. He wants no part of it.
Aug. 16, 1989
For Jack Pardee to be coaching the run-and-shoot offense seems totally out of character.
Sept. 28, 1990
They have been married for 66 years, and when Sid Gillman, one of the greatest football coaches the college and professional games have produced, came to the telephone, I said, “Wow, 66 years to the same woman--that’s amazing.”
Oct. 28, 2001
Sid Gillman was unquestionably an innovative football genius and contributed tons to the modern passing game.
Jan. 11, 2003