The Minnesota Vikings announced that long-time coach Jerry Burns died on Wednesday. He was 94.
Minnesota VikingsThe #Vikings mourn the loss of Ring of Honor coach Jerry Burns.<br> <br>Burns, who served as the franchise’s offensive coordinator (1968–1985) and head coach (1986-1991), passed away today at the age of 94. pic.twitter.com/OSncmzfMVl
A number of key figures across the organization's history released statements mourning Burns:
Burns started his coaching career as an assistant for Hawaii in 1951 and spent his next 15 years coaching in the college ranks, eventually becoming Iowa's head coach (1961-65). The Hawkeyes went 16-27-2 under his watch.