Dave Brazil (American football)
David Lloyd Brazil (March 25, 1936 – March 10, 2017) was[1] an American football coach who last served with the New York Giants under head coach Jim Fassel.[2] He was the last defensive coordinator for Chuck Noll with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1990–91.[3]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 25, 1936 |
| Died | March 10, 2017 (aged 80) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1968 | Holy Cross (DC/OC) |
| 1969–1970 | Tulsa (DB/LB) |
| 1972–1974 | Eastern Michigan (DC/OC) |
| 1975 | Detroit Wheels (DC) |
| 1976 | Chicago Winds (LB/DL) |
| 1980 | Boston College (DC) |
| 1981–1982 | Kent State (DC) |
| 1984–1985 | Kansas City Chiefs (DB) |
| 1986–1988 | Kansas City Chiefs (LB) |
| 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers (LB) |
| 1990–1991 | Pittsburgh Steelers (DC) |
| 1992–2003 | New York Giants (LB/DQC) |
Personal life
Brazil and his wife Bridget had six children, Kathleen, Mary Ann, Michael, Daniel, Thomas and Patrick.[4]
References
- David Brazil Obituary
- Giants’ Coaching Change Stirs Uncertainty for 16 Assistants
- Furness back for coaching interview
- Giants 70th Anniversary Year Book. p. 12.
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