"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 family learned of his election from fellow Hall of Famer DAN FOUTS. 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.