The Life and Times of Don Shula

<p>Don Shula’s football life almost ended before it began. Wanting to play football as a sophomore in high school against his mother’s wishes, Shula forged his parents’ signature. Then, after earning a scholarship from John Carroll University, he almost gave up the game for the Priesthood. However, after he decided to continue playing and with a career game vs. Syracuse while legendry head coach was Paul Brown in attendance, Shula was drafted into the NFL. &nbsp;The Ohio native soon discovered the foundation was laid for his true calling – coaching. &nbsp;During his tenure with the Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins, NFL’s most consistent winner accumulated 328 regular-season wins, 19 playoff victories which includes two Super Bowls, and became synonymous with perfection.</p>