Bobby Beathard Obituary, Hall of Fame Washington Football Executive, Dies At 86, Cause Of Death, Lea

Posted by Tamela Phillippe on Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Bobby Beathard Obituary, Death – He cemented his place in history as general manager of the Washington Redskins in the 1980s, when he built one of the most dominant teams in the NFL with the help of a relatively unknown assistant coach named Joe Gibbs. The late Bobby Beathard passed away on January 30 at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. During his Hall of Fame career as general manager of the Washington Redskins NFL franchise, Beathard won two championships in the 1980s and laid the groundwork for seven Super Bowl teams. His age was 86. According to his son Casey Beathard, the cause was complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Beathard did not conform to the stereotypical image of a professional team executive with his blond pageboy hairstyle, slim build resembling that of a marathon runner, and easygoing demeanor synonymous with California surfers, a trait he had cultivated since childhood.

He exhibited an air of rakish friendliness due to his daily attire of shorts and jogging shoes or flip-flops; he flat-out refused to wear a suit, much less a tie and sports jacket. However, that was only a deception on the surface. He had an uncanny knack for predicting the future success of young players and was known as a master negotiator and sports administrator. His calm demeanor belied his meticulous preparation. Teams under his leadership won a total of ten division titles, seven conference championships, and four Super Bowls during his nearly forty years in the NFL. His most notable teams were the Miami Dolphins, Washington, and the San Diego Chargers.

He helped coach Don Shula and the Miami Dolphins establish their dynasty during his tenure as head of the scouting operation, which lasted from 1972 to 1977. It is still unmatched in NFL history that the Dolphins won the Super Bowl and went undefeated in Mr. Beathard’s rookie season with the team. Over Mr. Beathard’s six seasons as talent coordinator for the Miami Dolphins, Shula oversaw an overall record of 63-21 and two Super Bowl victories. The squad’s postseason record was 6-1. After the fact, Shula told The Washington Post, “He’s a guy with a great eye for talent.” The truth is that you will inevitably make errors; no one has an impeccable record. On the other hand, Bobby was relatively error-free. Additionally, he uncovered children for us that no one else was willing to risk. He never shied away from taking chances.

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