"The Knock": Hall of Fame Class of 2023 member Don Coryell's family learns of his election

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 member DON CORYELL'S(Opens in a new window) family learned of his election from fellow Hall of Famer DAN FOUTS.(Opens in a new window) The captivating encounter, which you can view a summary of below, can be seen Saturday when NFL Network airs a one-hour special, beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

 

A little more about Don Coryell

HOF Finalist: 7 | Year of Eligibility: 36
Position: Coach 
NFL Career: 1973-77 St. Louis Cardinals, 1978-1986 San Diego Chargers
Seasons: 14 | Games: 195
College: Washington
Born: Oct. 17, 1924, in Seattle
Died: July 1, 2010, in Le Mesa, Calif.
Revived the St. Louis Cardinals (1973-77) and the San Diego Chargers (1978-1986), leading both franchises to the playoffs after extended postseason droughts … Posted overall winning records with each organization … AP’s NFL Coach of the Year in 1974 … UPI’s and PFWA’s NFC Coach of the Year in 1974 … PFWA’s AFC Coach of the Year in 1979 … Led the Cardinals to the 1974 and 1975 NFC East Division crowns … 1979-1981 San Diego Chargers earned AFC West Division titles … Known for his “Air Coryell” offensive strategy that would lead the league in passing yardage seven times in nine seasons … Won 100 games coaching at both the collegiate (127-24-3) and professional (114-89-1) levels … Future Pro Football Hall of Fame coaches Joe Gibbs and John Madden served as college assistants under him … Member of the College Football Hall of Fame … served in the U.S. Army.

Learn more about other members of the Class of 2023 and see a compilation of their "Knock" videos here.(Opens in a new window)