**Buffalo Bills Legends Celebrate Marv Levy’s 100th Birthday**
Former Buffalo Bills head coach Marv Levy celebrated a remarkable milestone as he turned 100 years old on Sunday. The legendary coach received heartfelt birthday wishes from several of his former players during a special ceremony held in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday.
Among those honoring Levy was Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas, who expressed his admiration in a video tribute released by the organization. “Just wanted to wish you a happy 100th birthday,” Thomas said. “… Love you, coach.”
Jim Kelly, another Bills icon, shared his disbelief at the occasion, stating, “Wow, I cannot believe it. Happy 100th birthday. We are so blessed you’re still with us. You are the reason that we are who we are and we’re wearing our gold jackets.”
Andre Reed also joined in the celebration, saying, “Happy 100th birthday, Marv. Not only were you my coach, but I consider you a mentor, a great man. To make it to 100, you’ve been doing some great things. Will there ever be another Marv? I don’t think so. Happy birthday, Marv, 100.”
Steve Tasker reflected on Levy’s impact, saying, “Marv, I can’t tell you how much you’ve meant to me in my life. How much you’ve meant to the guys I played with, the teams you coached, the men that you made, the men that you mentored. Happy 100th birthday, and I’ll be there when you’re 200, too.”
Levy’s coaching career began in 1951 at St. Louis County Day School in Missouri. He entered the NFL as a kickers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1969 and eventually became the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1978. Levy later led the Chicago Blitz in the United States Football League in 1984 before joining the Bills, where he served as head coach from 1986 to 1997. During his tenure, the Bills faced the unfortunate fate of losing four consecutive Super Bowls.
With a record of 112-70 with the Bills and 31-42 with the Chiefs, Levy’s legacy in the NFL remains significant, and his influence on the game and his players is undeniable.
**FAQ**
*What is Marv Levy known for?*
Marv Levy is renowned for his successful coaching career in the NFL, particularly as the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, where he led the team to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances.