NFL legend Dan Marino credits many iconic coaches throughout his career – but his pick for the greatest coach he ever had is a surprising one. Find out who influenced him most.

MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — Former Dolphins legendary quarterback, Dan Marino, posted a two-part tribute to his former coach, Don Shula on Twitter. The duo totaled 116 career regular season victories ...

DON SHULA REACHES THE TOP On Nov. 14, 1993 in Philadelphia, Shula passed George Halas to become the winningest coach in NFL history, showing the same kind of resourcefulness and adaptability.

1995 — Miami’s Dan Marino breaks Fran Tarkenton’s NFL career record of 47,003 yards passing with a 9-yard pass to Irving Fryar during the Dolphins’ 34-17 loss to the New England Patriots.

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross with Don Shula and Dan Marino before game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on December 21, 2014. The Dolphins were docked a first-round pick in 2023 ...

Shula appeared in six Super Bowls and reached the playoffs in four decades. He coached three Hall of Fame quarterbacks: Johnny Unitas, Bob Griese and Dan Marino.

Shula died Monday at his home across Biscayne Bay from downtown Miami, the team said. He was 90. “Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years,” the Dolphins said in a statement.

Kinda tough imagining Don Shula uttering the non-word “bundle-rooski,” especially on TV. He never tried to steal Dan Marino’s “nuggies” when Marino wasn’t looking.

Football reacts to shula’s death“The guy had me fooled. He was such a strong personality and figure, you take for granted he’s always going to be there. I just assumed in 10 years we’d be ...