Bill Parcells
"The Big Tuna", who made Cowboys rookies earn the star on their helmets.
Bill Parcells, nicknamed "the Big Tuna", coached in the NFL for 19 seasons and was head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 2003 to 2006. He won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants and is the only NFL coach to take four franchises to the playoffs. He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 22 August 1941
- Birthplace
- Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
- High school
- River Dell (Oradell, New Jersey)
- College
- Wichita State (1960–1963)
- Draft year
- 1964
- Draft round
- 7
- Draft pick
- 89
- Former teams
- Detroit Lions (1964)
Lore & Background
Before Dallas he rebuilt the Giants (1983-1990), the New England Patriots (1993-1996), whom he took to Super Bowl XXXI, and the New York Jets (1997-2000), retiring twice along the way. After three straight 5-11 seasons, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones brought him out of retirement in 2003.
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