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Former Broncos, Falcons, Giants HC, Cowboys RB Dan Reeves Dies at Age 77

Dan Reeves, who appeared in nine Super Bowls across 38 years as an NFL player and coach, died Saturday at the age of 77.

Reeves won Super Bowl VI as a player for the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XII as an assistant on the Cowboys' coaching staff. He went on to serve as head coach of the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons.

The family of the Georgia native, who last coached in 2003, released a statement to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network:

"Legendary NFL player and coach Dan Reeves passed away early this morning, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at his home in Atlanta, GA.