IRVING, Texas -- Former NFL coach Bum Phillips died on Friday. Phillips, 90, was a beloved figure around the NFL for his Cowboy hat and for the good teams he coached with the Houston Oilers in the 1970s. "He's certainly a legend," said Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, who met Bum Phillips while Bum's son, Wade, was the head coach of the Cowboys prior to Garrett. "One of the great coaches in this league. A legendary high school coach here in Texas and a fantastic guy.
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