Former New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel has died.
The 71-year-old was taken to the hospital Monday while dealing with chest pains and passed away from a heart attack. Fassel’s son, John, confirmed the news to the Los Angeles Times Monday.
Fassel is best known for taking the Giants to Super Bowl 35 during the 2000 season, a title game in which they lost to the Baltimore Ravens 34-7. The Giants were 12-4 that year and finished first in the NFC East before winning playoff games over the Philadelphia Eagles (Divisional Round) and the Minnesota Vikings (NFC Championship).