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Former Oilers, Saints coach Bum Phillips dies at 90





By Josh Katzowitz



Bum Phillips, who helped turn the Houston Oilers into a playoff team in the mid-1970s and was a beloved figure in the state of Texas, died Friday at the age of 90, according to his son.
Wrote Wade Phillips, the Texans defensive coordinator, late Friday night:
After coaching high school for many years, Phillips spent a number of seasons coaching in college, including apprenticing under Bear Bryant at Texas A&M before moving on to SMU and Oklahoma State.
In the late 1960s, Sid Gillman hired Phillips as the defensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers, and that's when Phillips was one of the first in the NFL to establish the 3-4 defensive scheme.

[E's Army]

Bum was truly one of the great characters in the NFL. Very good coach who loved football.

[Quickkickonthird]

I always loved Bum and I agree he was a very good coach. Players like Earl Campbell will make you look good. However, the did win with Dan Pastorini at QB! "Run the bumeruski"