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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 25: Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame Coach Bud Grant looks on before the NFL, American Football Herren, USA game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings on September 25th, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire NFL: SEP 25 Lions at Vikings Icon220925239
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 25: Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame Coach Bud Grant looks on before the NFL, American Football Herren, USA game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings on September 25th, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire NFL: SEP 25 Lions at Vikings Icon220925239
It is a gloomy day for the folks of Minnesota Vikings. In the early morning of 11th March, a state of shock and sadness loomed over the NFL world. The Vikings lost a prominent personality, who has helped shape the team into who we recognize them in the present times. The fans bid their last goodbyes to the Vikings legend, Bud Grant, in the wee hours of Saturday morning.
The legendary head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and Hall of Famer Bud Grant passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a glorious legacy.
Fans mourn the death of Bud Grant
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The Vikings shared the passing away of their legendary head coach Bud Grant on social media. The Hall of Famer had taken the Vikings to four Super Bowls during his career as a head coach from 1967 to 85. He had retired as the 8th most successful coach in NFL history with a glorious record. During his 28 seasons as a head coach, he took the Vikings to the playoffs twenty times, ten championship games, and four titles.
We are absolutely devastated to announce legendary Minnesota Vikings head coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant has passed away this morning at age 95.
We, like all Vikings and NFL fans, are shocked and saddened by this terrible news. pic.twitter.com/z2NNlNAY44
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) March 11, 2023
Fans took to social media to mourn the loss of the Vikings icon, as there were tears shed throughout the NFL world.
oh my god this hurts
— Bingz (@TheRealBingz) March 11, 2023
Never forget the playoff game coin toss in a polo shirt when it’s -20 out pic.twitter.com/MIe4UV7ANI
— Brent Stoughtenger (@BStoughtenger) March 11, 2023
There will never be another like him. pic.twitter.com/gepwHC4eYL
— Dr. Ole (@RogueOle) March 11, 2023
Rest well Bud. You were a hero to all of MN. I will never forget growing up watching your teams and learning about how wonderful a person and coach you were. 🙏
— JR (@JeffReineke) March 11, 2023
one of the greats! RIP
— James Patrick (@realjamespat) March 11, 2023
Bud Grant was the first person to be inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was a coach that was known for his ruggedness.
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The NFL world remembers how he did not allow heaters on the sidelines to keep his players tough. This perception made all the difference for the opponents.
The loss of another legend in the NFL
The death of Bud Grant marks another black day in the NFL. Throughout his career, Grant expressed nothing but respect for his players. This was also the reason they respected him as their coach. Grant cared about every player on his team as an individual. He did not look at them as statistics, but as human beings with a heart and emotions. He always invested in his team on and off the field. This is what made him a legend in the eyes of the Vikings fanbase.
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As the world mourns the loss of one of the legends of the NFL, we wish our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Bud Grand. His teachings and persona will live on in the NFL world forever.
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