Former NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, beloved by many of his former players, is battling early-onset Alzheimer’s disease according to a report from Tony Grossi of ESPN.com.
Schottenheimer, 73, coached the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers. He never made a Super Bowl in his 21 seasons as a head coach, but he posted a 200-126-1 record.
Schottenheimer was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease about five years ago, the story said.
Schottenheimer’s wife Pat told ESPN.com that he is in good health, playing golf several times a week, but his memory fails him at times.