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NFL Fans Mourn The Tragic Death Of 2-Time Super Bowl Winning Coach

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

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Vince Lombardi Trophy (Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

Former New York Giants coach Ray Handley sadly died on Monday. He worked under the legendary Bill Parcells, playing a key role in the team’s best years. Handley helped the Giants win two Super Bowls as an assistant coach to Parcells before moving to head coach.

Handley worked as the offensive backfield coach during the team’s Super Bowl wins in 1986 and 1990. He then took over from Parcells in 1991. His nephew announced the terrible news on Monday. Handley was 81.

“My Uncle, Ray Handley (October 8, 1944 – February 5, 2026), was an American football player and coach whose career spanned several decades at the collegiate and professional levels, including leadership roles within one of the most influential coaching eras in modern football history,” his nephew announced.

The Giants remembered the coach with a post on X, confirming that he passed away.

NFL Fans Mourned The Death of Ray Handley

Coach Ray Handley (Photo Via Imagn Images)

Many fans reacted to the news on social media. They remembered Handley’s impact during his time in New York and the hurdles he faced during his short-lived tenure as head coach.

“He had a hard job replacing Bill Parcells. Thoughts and prayers,” one fan said

“Sad to hear about Ray Handley passing. Giants and NFL fans remember your impact,” another fan said.

“Rest in peace, Ray Handley. A big part of those legendary Parcells teams as running backs coach—Ottis Anderson, Joe Morris, and those titles don’t happen without him. Tough job following Bill, but his impact lives on,” a third fan said.

“Giants history remembers him fondly despite head coach struggles,” a fourth fan said.

“May Ray Handley rest in peace,” a fifth fan said.

“Ray Handley took over after Bill retired. all I remember is 8-8 season after SB 25. Rodney Hampton was our star that year,” another fan said.

Handley faced high expectations when he took over the job. He went 8-8 in his first season and 6-10 in his second campaign. The team fired him after the 1992 season. As they enter a new era with John Harbaugh, fans remember the importance of Ray Handley.

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