He died of Alzheimer’s disease, according to ESPN.
Schottenheimer coached the Kansas City Chiefs for 10 seasons and finished with a regular season record of 101-58-1, the highest total for any ten-year period in franchise history. He was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2010.
“Our family and the entire kingdom of Chiefs mourn the loss of Marty Schottenheimer, and our prayers and feelings of condolence to his wonderful wife Pat and the entire Schottenheimer family today,” the president and CEO of Tuesday said in a statement. Chiefs, Clark Hunt.
“Marty will rightly be remembered as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, but his legacy far exceeds the percentage of winners. He was a passionate leader who cared deeply about his players and coaches, and you can still see the his influence on the game, today in various technical teams throughout the league “.
Hunt added, “Marty will always hold a special place in the history of bosses, and all of us who were blessed to call him a friend will miss us.”
The NFL expressed its condolences on Twitter: “We mourn the loss of the legendary Marty Schottenheimer.”
Schottenheimer coached three other teams: the Cleveland Browns for five seasons, where he finished with a 44-27 record, the Washington franchise for one season, finishing 8-8, and five seasons with the San Diego Chargers, where he won a record of 47-33. .
He has the eighth most wins among coaches, with a 200-126-1 regular season record and had 11 double-digit winning seasons. But he fought in the playoffs, finishing with a 5-13 record.
A statement from the Cleveland Browns said: “As head coach, he led the organization to four playoff appearances and three division titles, but it was his tough, snub-nosed appearance that never gave up the fighting attitude. who embodied the team that loved him.Browns fans often led to exciting victories.His impact on the game of football was felt not only in Northeast Ohio, but throughout the NFL. thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Pat and his whole family. “
Schottenheimer is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pat, their children Kristen and Brian and four grandchildren.