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Dave Brazil (American football)

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David Lloyd Brazil
Biographical details
Born(1936-03-25)March 25, 1936
DiedMarch 10, 2017(2017-03-10) (aged 80)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1968Holy Cross (DC/OC)
1969–1970Tulsa (DB/LB)
1972–1974Eastern Michigan (DC/OC)
1975Detroit Wheels (DC)
1976Chicago Winds (LB/DL)
1980Boston College (DC)
1981–1982Kent State (DC)
1984–1985Kansas City Chiefs (DB)
1986–1988Kansas City Chiefs (LB)
1989Pittsburgh Steelers (LB)
1990–1991Pittsburgh Steelers (DC)
1992–2003New York Giants (LB/DQC)

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 to 1991.[3]

Personal life

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Brazil and his wife Bridget had six children, Kathleen, Mary Ann, Michael, Daniel, Thomas and Patrick.[4]

References

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  1. ^ David Brazil Obituary
  2. ^ Giants’ Coaching Change Stirs Uncertainty for 16 Assistants
  3. ^ Furness back for coaching interview
  4. ^ Giants 70th Anniversary Year Book. p. 12.