Ted Marchibroda, former head coach of the Baltimore Colts and the first head coach in Baltimore Ravens history, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at his home in Virginia. He was 84.
Marchibroda spent 12 seasons as an NFL head coach, including time with the Baltimore Colts (1975-79), Indianapolis Colts (1992-95) and Baltimore Ravens (1996-98). He compiled an 87-98-1 regular season record as a head coach, adding a 2-4 mark in postseason play. Marchibroda and Hall of Famer Don Shula are tied with the second-most total victories (73) in Colts franchise history (Tony Dungy – 92).