Dennis Green was an American football coach who had a successful career in both college and professional football. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at the University of Dayton in 1970 and later moved on to coach at Stanford University and the University of Iowa.

In 1992, Green was hired as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, where he would spend the next ten seasons. During his tenure with the Vikings, Green led the team to eight playoff appearances and two NFC Championship games. He also coached several notable players, including quarterback Randall Cunningham and wide receiver Randy Moss.

After leaving the Vikings in 2002, Green spent one season as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. He then took a break from coaching before returning to the NFL as an analyst for ESPN.

Throughout his career, Green was known for his innovative offensive strategies and his ability to develop young talent. He was also a trailblazer for African American coaches in the NFL, becoming only the second black head coach in league history when he was hired by the Vikings.

Green passed away in 2016 at the age of 67. He is remembered as a respected coach and mentor who had a significant impact on the game of football.

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