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NFL legendary special teams coach Bruce DeHaven passes away

NFL legendary special teams coach Bruce DeHaven passed away this evening after a courageous battle against cancer.

DeHaven, who started his coaching career in the 1970's in Kansas high schools, coached special teams in the National Football League for three decades with the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks and most recently, the Carolina Panthers.

DeHaven's NFL accolades included:

His Buffalo Bills special teams units being named best by the Dallas Morning News in 1996.

Bills' punt coverage unit led the NFL with fewest yards allowed, a then-record of only 53 yards.