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Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl XVI coach Forrest Gregg dies

Hall of Famer and coach of the Cincinnati Bengals' first Super Bowl team, Forrest Gregg, passed away at age 85 on Friday.

Gregg was the coach of the Bengals for four seasons from 1980-83. In his second season he guided Cincinnati to a 12-4 record, division title and AFC Championship.

He also coached for seven other NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers.

It was in Green Bay where his legend truly resides. Gregg spent 14 seasons with the Packers and goes down as one of the greatest players in their illustrious history.