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Ted Marchibroda, Former Colts and Ravens Head Coach, Dies at Age 84

Former NFL quarterback and head coach Ted Marchibroda died Saturday at the age of 84.

Indianapolis Colts vice chair/owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon broke the news of his death on Twitter:

We lost a great coach, player, and man today in our @Colts family. Love you Coach Marchibroda. #OneFamily pic.twitter.com/3zhrNY2l3X

— Carlie Irsay (@cirsay) January 16, 2016

Marchibroda played four seasons in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Cardinals from 1953-57, throwing for 16 touchdowns in 30 games.

After his playing career ended following the 1957 season, he took a four-year sabbatical from the game before transitioning into coaching.