Lindy Infante (1940 - 2015)

Former NFL coach Lindy Infante has died in Florida, according to The Associated Press. He was 75.

Infante's wife, Stephanie, told The Associated Press that he died Thursday in St. Augustine after a lengthy illness.

Infante coached the Green Bay Packers from 1988 to 1991, winning Coach of the Year honors in 1989 after leading the Packers to a 10-6 record.

He was hired by the Indianapolis Colts in 1996, leading the team to the playoffs in his first season. He was fired after the 1997 season when the Colts fell to 3-13. His overall NFL record was 36-60.

He also coached the Jacksonville Bulls of the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) - Former NFL coach Lindy Infante has died in Florida at age 75.

Infante's wife Stephanie told The Associated Press that he died Thursday in St. Augustine after a lengthy illness.

Infante coached the Green Bay Packers from 1988 to 1991, winning Coach of the Year honors in 1989 after leading the Packers to a 10-6 record.

He was hired by the Indianapolis Colts in 1996, leading the team to the playoffs in his first season. He was fired after the 1997 when the Colts fell to 3-13. His overall NFL record was 36-60.

He also coached the Jacksonville Bulls of the USFL in 1984 and 1985.

Infante played college football at Florida from 1960 to 1962.

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