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'The Greatest Show on Turf' started with Don Coryell

Related Topics: Mike Martz, Don Coryell

Editor's note, this story originally ran in Feb. 6, 2016 and has been updated to reflect Coryell's Hall of Fame inclusion.

As the innovator behind the "The Greatest Show on Turf" and the head coach responsible for leading the St. Louis Rams to a win in Super Bowl XXXIV, NFL offensive guru Mike Martz had a front-row seat to the origins of that offense nearly 50 years ago.

During 12 seasons at San Diego State, former San Diego Chargers head coach Don Coryell put together an impressive 104-19-2 record, winning two Division II championships.