Sid Gillman End | Wikipedia
Sid Gillman End | Wikipedia
October 26, 1911: Sid Gillman born in Minneapolis
On October 26, 1911, Sid Gillman was born in Minneapolis. He played college football at Ohio State and later coached there. He became head coach at Miami University and the University of Cincinnati. In 1955, he moved to the NFL as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams. Later, he led the Los Angeles and San Diego Chargers in the AFL. He was known for advancing the passing game. His strategies influenced both college and pro football. Gillman won an AFL championship in 1963. He also worked in executive roles. He was inducted into both the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame. His birth in Minneapolis linked him to a city with a strong football culture. His career left a lasting mark on the sport.
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