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Monte Coleman, a three-timeSuper Bowl championwho played 16 years in the NFL, has died, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the Washington Commanders announced.He was 68.
Coleman was a standout at Central Arkansas before theWashington Redskinsselected him in the 11th round of the 1979 NFL Draft.
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Washington Redskins linebacker Monte Coleman runs with the ball during the 1983 NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., on Jan.8, 1984.The Redskins defeated the 49ers 24-21.(Malcolm Emmons/USA TODAY Sports)
“Monte Coleman was one of the greatest players in Washington history,” Commanders owner Josh Harris said in a statement.“He was one of the pillars of our championship defenses having played for all three Super Bowl-winning teams.His durability and leadership set the standard for what it meant to suit up for the Burgundy &Gold.”
He later joined Arkansas Pine-Bluff as a linebacker and took over as head coach in 2008.He was at the school for 10 years and helped the team to aSouthwestern Athletic Conferencechampionship in 2012.
NFL legend Monte Coleman announces a selection for the Washington Football Team during the second round of the NFL draft on April 29, 2021, in Cleveland.(Gregory Payan/AP)
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Arkansas-Pine Bluff head coach Monte Coleman argues a call during the first half of the SWAC championship football game against Jackson State at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., on Dec.8, 2012.(Dave Martin/AP)
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He was on the Redskins’ Super Bowl teams in 1982, 1987 and 1991.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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