Bobby Bowden

American football player and coach (1929–2021)

Robert Cleckler Bowden (November 8, 1929 – August 8, 2021) was an American football coach. Bowden was best known for coaching the Florida State Seminoles football team from the 1976 to 2009 seasons. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama.

Bobby Bowden in 2010

In October 2020, Bowden was diagnosed with COVID-19.[1]

Bowden was diagnosed terminal pancreatic cancer in July 2021.[2][3] He died from the disease one month later on August 8, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida at the age of 91.[4]

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  1. "Ex-Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden tests positive for coronavirus". ESPN. October 5, 2020.
  2. "Bobby Bowden 'at peace' after being diagnosed with terminal medical conditionpublisher=ESPN.com". 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  3. Keel, Fletcher. "Bobby Bowden battling pancreatic cancer, according to son". wctv.tv. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  4. "Bobby Bowden dies: Legendary coach built Florida State into college football powerhouse". Eu.tallahassee.com. Retrieved August 8, 2021.