The man who coached the Vikings for nearly a decade died Friday. The team has issued the following statement regarding Dennis Green.
“We are incredibly saddened by the sudden passing of former Vikings head coach Dennis Green,” the team said in a statement. “Denny made his mark in ways far beyond being an outstanding football coach. He mentored countless players and served as a father figure for the men he coached. Denny founded the Vikings Community Tuesday Program, a critical initiative that is now implemented across the entire NFL. He took great pride in helping assistant coaches advance their careers. His tenure as one of the first African-American head coaches in both college and the NFL was also transformative. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Green family.”
Green coached the Vikings from 1992 into 2001, leading the team to eight playoff appearances and a pair of berths in the NFC title game.
