October 24, 2014
October 24, 2014
You touched so many lives...thank you for making a difference. You are sincerely missed.
A Celebration of Life of San Diego State and San Diego Chargers Head Coach Don Coryell will take place Monday, July 12 at 2 pm at the Viejas Arena at San Diego State University. Long-time friends and those who knew him best will share their fondest memories and stories of how the coaching legend impacted so many lives. The Celebration is open to the public.
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July 25, 2010
July 25, 2010
Thanks Coach Coryell for the memories. I will always be a true Bolts fan and it started with you. May you rest in peace.
July 20, 2010
July 20, 2010
The San Diego State football team held a weekly boosters luncheon. Don got down on his knees to
show a blind child the design of the rug. Don cried.
I will always remember this sign of his humanity.
show a blind child the design of the rug. Don cried.
I will always remember this sign of his humanity.
July 20, 2010
July 20, 2010
My mother was a single parent who taught at San Diego State in the 1960's. My brother and I went to the
Aztec games with my mother. Don became like a father figure to my brother and me.
Aztec games with my mother. Don became like a father figure to my brother and me.
July 18, 2010
July 18, 2010
Like many former players have expressed, Don was our role model and set the standards for us to reach to be successful in life. He was my hero.
July 16, 2010
July 16, 2010
It was a great pleaser meeting you and spending time with you & your family while I was a CNA working at promise hospital. I stayed day's and nights with you. GOD BLESS YOU!-Christina Portillo& Fam!
July 13, 2010
July 13, 2010
Thanks for the memories. Air Coryell was one of the best times of my life! You will truly be missed.
July 13, 2010
July 13, 2010
Away from football for years after getting out of the
serice in 1946. It all changed when I watched an
Aztec game in 1964. Been one of his fan's ever since.
serice in 1946. It all changed when I watched an
Aztec game in 1964. Been one of his fan's ever since.
July 13, 2010
July 13, 2010
I have wonderful memories of the Charger's games back in the Air Coryell day's. Thank you for the memories. Wonderful memorial service, cried and laughed. May you rest in peace.
July 13, 2010
July 13, 2010
What a great memorial service~a true celebration of life~Thank you Don Coryell for making a lasting impression in our hearts~we should all hope to have such a passion for the things we hold dear to us
July 12, 2010
July 12, 2010
Thank you Coach for all the good times and memories you gave me. And thank you Mike, Mindy for inviting us to the memorial service - for a few hours I really felt like part of your family.
July 12, 2010
July 12, 2010
Thank you Coryell family, "Dont cry because its over but smile because it happened" (Dr Seuss). Thanks coach for making it happen.
July 12, 2010
July 12, 2010
Thank you so very much for the wonderful celebration of life today! What a blessing! Thank you so! May The Lord continue to comfort you & be ever so near as you adjust to this huge loss!
We praise Jesus for you all!
We praise Jesus for you all!
July 12, 2010
July 12, 2010
The Memorial was amazing. I laughed and I cried. I would like to suggest that you make a DVD of the memorial available to purchase and then donate the proceeds to his favorite charity. I'd buy one.
July 8, 2010
July 8, 2010
RIP Coach, you brought hope to the hopeless in St. Louis. You truly changed the game, and brought it here first. It's a shame the Cardinals Front Office was so shortsighted. San Diego's gain was St. Louis' loss...
July 8, 2010
July 8, 2010
A true gentleman and leader of men. You will be missed.
July 6, 2010
July 6, 2010
RIP Don Coryell. You are a true Hall of Famer in all our hearts.
July 6, 2010
July 6, 2010
Thank you coach. Rest in peace.
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Recent Tributes
October 24, 2014
October 24, 2014
You touched so many lives...thank you for making a difference. You are sincerely missed.
July 25, 2010
July 25, 2010
Thanks Coach Coryell for the memories. I will always be a true Bolts fan and it started with you. May you rest in peace.
July 20, 2010
July 20, 2010
The San Diego State football team held a weekly boosters luncheon. Don got down on his knees to
show a blind child the design of the rug. Don cried.
I will always remember this sign of his humanity.
show a blind child the design of the rug. Don cried.
I will always remember this sign of his humanity.
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Don Coryell with Dan Douts
Don Coryell
Recent stories
Integrity
July 9, 2010
by Samuel Stone
Coach was outstanding. Few people in sports can match his loyality and integrity.
Nickname change
July 8, 2010
by lionel james
As a first year player out of Auburn University, my nickname was, "Little Train." After a few weeks of practice and everyone calling me Little Train was very common. Then after practice one day Coach came up to me and said Little Train your name is no longer Little Train, but Train. The nickname Little Train came from the childhood story that made the phrase...I Think I can I think I can.... Well at Auburn I was given that Nickname because of my size and overcoming it. Coach said that you are no longer Little Train, but just Train. That was the first time that someone used a name directed toward me which didn't relate to my 5'7" frame and weighing 175 pounds. He gave me more confidence to just go out and play. With that came along offensive sets ending with Train. For example; Duece with Train, Trips with Train, two backs and Train, and on and on.... Thats when I knew that I didn't have to prove that I belong, but I belonged. Then Fouts really wanted me in the game and the team accepted me as a full member and not half of a player.Coyell I will think about the rest of my life. I miss you Coach!
Time To Win
July 6, 2010
by Joseph Wayne
Coach Coryell wasw the greatest coach that ever lived next to Sid Gilman. San Diego was fourtunate to have both. After the Chargers started 1-4 in 1978, right after that came I said to myself fire this coach (Tommy Prothro) and replace him with Don Coryell.
Thje next thing you know, it happened and the rest his history. I had the same thought this year and I said well he is too old now but he could probably sitll do it!!.
It's a shame that he was not voted to the Hall of Fame while he was Alkive! A SHAME!!! GOD BLESS YOU COACH!!!