For Miami Dolphins fans the name Tony Sparano brings memories of fist pumps for field goals and a 29-32 record. In reality, Sparano was the one head coach who began to turn the Dolphins organization around before it completely imploded with Joe Philbin.
Announced a short while ago, the Vikings have confirmed that Sparano has passed away unexpectedly He was serving as the Vikings offensive line coach. Details are not available. The news is shocking as he was only 56 years old.
Vikings announced that OL coach Tony Sparano has passed away. Horrible…. pic.twitter.com/GnrO7Rhv52
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 22, 2018
Sparano was an energetic head coach who the players loved to play for.