MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Jerry Burns, the former Minnesota Vikings head coach who served as offensive coordinator for Bud Grant and Les Steckel before taking the reins in 1986, has died at the age of 94, the team announced Wednesday.
The #Vikings mourn the loss of Ring of Honor coach Jerry Burns.
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
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 12, 2021
Burns, a member of the Vikings’ Ring of Honor, led the offense for 18 years before being named head coach.