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Phil Krueger, Former NFL and College Football Coach, Dies at Age 90

Former college and NFL coach Phil Krueger died this week at the age of 90.

Per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN), Krueger's family announced that he died at his home on Monday.

After playing quarterback at Southeast Missouri State from 1948 to '50, Krueger eventually transitioned to coaching. He spent two seasons as an assistant at Long Beach City College and eventually landed a job working at USC for head coach John McKay from 1966 to '70.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs, who also worked on McKay's staff over the same time period, spoke to the AP about Krueger: "He was very bright.