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Legendary FSU coach Bobby Bowden thanks doctors, fans after ‘tough’ bout with COVID-19

Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden thanked his doctors, family and fans their support and prayers through his “tough” bout with COVID-19.

“I want to thank all the many many people who were thinking of and praying for me over the last few weeks,” Bowden said Wednesday in a statement released by his son, former Clemson coach Tommy Bowden. "I just went through a battle with COVID-19 and God just wasn’t ready to take me home yet to be with him.

“Most of you know I’m 91 years old and the fight was tough but thanks to the help of Dr.