Dan Reeves is a former American football player and coach who had a long and successful career in the NFL. He was born in Rome, Georgia in 1944 and played college football at the University of South Carolina. After college, Reeves was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1965 NFL Draft.

Reeves spent nine seasons with the Cowboys, where he was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time Super Bowl champion. He was also the team's leading rusher in 1966 and 1967. After his playing career, Reeves became an assistant coach with the Cowboys and then the head coach of the Denver Broncos in 1981.

During his 12-year tenure with the Broncos, Reeves led the team to three Super Bowl appearances and six division titles. He also coached the New York Giants for two seasons and the Atlanta Falcons for four seasons. In all, Reeves was a head coach for 23 seasons and compiled a career record of 190-165-2.

Reeves was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019. He was also named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1970s and was a member of the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. Reeves is considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL history and is remembered for his commitment to excellence and his ability to get the most out of his players.

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