Donald Francis

Donald Francis

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Donald Francis Wiki Biography

  • On 4 January 1930, Donald Francis “Don” Shula was born in Grand River, Ohio, USA, of Hungarian descent. 
  • He is best known for being a former professional American football player who played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts, and Washington Redskins in the National Football League (NFL). 
  • He is also remembered as the head coach of the Baltimore Colts and the Dolphins of Miami. 
  • From 1951 to 1995, he had an active professional career. 
  • It has been estimated, according to reliable sources, that Don’s total net worth is $30 million, accrued not only as a professional NFL player but also as a professional NFL head coach through his prosperous career in the sports industry. 
  • Another point comes from the books he co-authored. 
  • He is also the owner of a chain of restaurants, which has contributed to his net worth as well. 
  • The parents of Dan and Mary Shula, immigrants from Hungary, raised Don Shula with six siblings. 
  • In 1970, when his contract expired, he signed with the Miami Dolphins, which only added more to his net worth. 
  • He subsequently spent 25 years with the Dolphins, in 1972 and 1973, winning two Super Bowls. 
  • Just two were losing seasons in his 32 years as a head coach. 
  • He won several prestigious awards during his career, including six NFL Coach of the Year and Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in 1993. 
  • Don was also inducted into the 1997 Pro Football Hall of Fame and was also inducted into the Ring of Fame of the Miami Dolphins. 
  • He started a restaurant chain after retirement, “Shula’s Steakhouse,” and he also owns a hotel in Miami Lakes, which contributes to his net worth as well. 
  • In addition, he is the co-author of three books: “The Winning Edge” (1973), “Everyone’s A Coach” (1995), and “The Little Black Coaching Book: Motivating People To Be Winners” (2001). 
  • Don Shula has been married to Mary Anne Stephens since 1993, speaking about his personal life, and the couple lives in Indian Creek, Florida. 
  • He was previously married to Dorothy Bartish, with who he has five children. 
  • They were together from 1958 to 1991, when she died of breast cancer, so he formed The Don Shula Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the same year. 
  • 1976 5 ft 10 in (1.8 m) American Football Coach American Football Player Coaches Dave Shula Don Shula Net Worth Donald Francis “Don” Shula Donald Francis Shula Dorothy Bartish. 

Donald Francis Quick Info

Full Name Don Shula
Net Worth $30 Million
Date Of Birth January 4, 1930
Place Of Birth Grand River
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.8 m)
Weight 190 lbs (86.18 kg)
Profession American football player, Coach, American Football coach
Education Thomas W. Harvey High School, John Carroll University, Case Western Reserve University
Nationality United States of America
Spouse Mary Anne Stephens ,, Dorothy Bartish.
Children Mike Shula, Dave Shula
Parents Mary Shula, Dan Shula
Siblings Jane Shula, Irene Battista, Jim Shula, Jeannette Moroz
Nicknames Donald Francis Shula , Donald Francis “Don” Shula
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/michellebeisner
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0795677
Awards Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year, NFL Honors – AP Coach of the Year
Movies Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Football All Stars: Intimate Portraits: Vol. 4, Football All Stars: Intimate Portraits: Vol. 6, Football All Stars: Intimate Portraits: Vol. 2, Football All Stars: Intimate Portraits: Vol. 1, Football All Stars: Intimate Portraits: Vol. 5

Donald Francis Important Facts

  • Retired.
  • Brother of Jim Shula.
  • Selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 9th Round (110th pick overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft.
  • Attended Harvey High School in Painesville, OH.
  • Played in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns (1951-1952), Baltimore Colts (1953-1956), and Washington Redskins (1957).
  • The only head coach to have an undefeated season (1972) in the NFL.
  • On October 2, 1994, in Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium, Don Shula’s Dolphins met Dave Shula’s Bengals, the first time ever in professional sports that a father and son faced each other as head coaches.
  • Holds honorary doctorates from John Carroll (alma mater), St. Thomas University, the University of Miami and Florida Atlantic University.
  • An equity partner in Don Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club and Don Shula’s Steak Houses.
  • Most successful coach in NFL history.
  • Father of David Shula, Mike Shula, and Donna Shula. David was head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, while Mike was the quarterbacks coach for the Miami Dolphins.
  • Cornerback for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts and Washington Redskins during the fifties.
  • Head coach for the Baltimore Colts (1963-1969) and Miami Dolphins (1970-1995).
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997.
  • Football coach

Donald Francis Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Ballers 2015 TV Series Don Shula Actor
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 1994 Miami Dolphin Actor
NFL Films Presents 2015 TV Series documentary Himself Self
A Football Life 2015 TV Series Himself Self
Namath 2012 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Mike & Mike 2011 TV Series Himself – Telephone Interviewee Self
Man v. Food 2010 TV Series Himself Self
ESPN 25: Who’s #1? 2004-2007 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Super Bowl XLI 2007 TV Special Himself – Vince Lombardi Trophy Presenter Self
The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame… 2006 TV Series Himself Self
Fox NFL Sunday 2005 TV Series Himself – Declaration of Independence Reciter Self
ESPN SportsCentury 2000-2005 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Super Bowl XXXVII 2003 TV Movie Himself – Ceremonial Coin Toss Self
Unitas 1999 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
All Pro Sports: Don Shula 1996 Video short Himself Self
NFL Monday Night Football 1970-1995 TV Series Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
ESPN’s Sunday Night Football 1987-1995 TV Series Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
TNT Sunday Night Football 1990-1994 TV Series Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
The NFL on NBC 1970-1993 TV Series Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
1992 AFC Championship Game 1993 TV Special Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
The NFL on CBS 1964-1990 TV Series Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach / Himself – Baltimore Colts Head Coach / Himself – Baltimore Cols Head Coach Self
Follies, Crunches and Highlights 1990 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Strange But True Football Stories 1987 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
1985 AFC Championship Game 1986 TV Movie Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
Super Bowl XIX 1985 TV Special Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
1984 AFC Championship Game 1985 TV Special Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
Super Bowl XVII 1983 TV Movie Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
1982 AFC Championship Game 1983 TV Movie Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
1978 AFC Wild Card Playoff Game 1978 TV Movie Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
Super Bowl VIII 1974 TV Movie Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
1973 AFC Championship Game 1973 TV Movie Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
Super Bowl VII 1973 TV Special Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
1972 AFC Championship Game 1972 TV Special Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
Super Bowl VI 1972 TV Special Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
1971 AFC Championship Game 1972 TV Special Himself – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Self
Super Bowl III 1969 TV Special Himself – Baltimore Colts Head Coach Self
1968 NFL Championship Game 1968 TV Special Himself – Baltimore Colts Head Coach Self
1964 NFL Championship Game 1964 TV Special Himself – Baltimore Colts Head Coach Self
A Football Life 2016 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
Year of the Quarterback 2011 TV Series documentary Himself Archive Footage
Rome Is Burning 2007 TV Series Himself Archive Footage