(Photo: Daniel Mears, Detroit News)
Former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham died Saturday after a brief bout with cancer. He was 72.
“Gunther Cunningham will forever be remembered as one of the great men of our game," the Lions said in a statement. "He left a lasting impact on every person who was fortunate enough to work alongside him during his more than 47 years as a coach — including 34 years in the National Football League, the final eight of which were spent here in Detroit. Our organization is truly honored and proud to have been included in his distinguished coaching legacy.