Former Cardinals head coach Vince Tobin died Monday at his residence in Goodyear, Ariz., at the age of 79, according to an announcement from the workforce.
Tobin, who coached the Cardinals from 1996-2000, served the organization earn its to start with playoff recreation in 51 many years for the duration of the 1998 period.
Arizona rallied powering 2nd-calendar year quarterback Jake Plummer and a good quality protection as the Cardinals took down the Cowboys in the 1st spherical of the ‘98 playoffs. Though their run ended at the fingers of the Vikings the following week, it marked the very first time they’d received a playoff video game considering that 1947.
Prior to his time as head coach of the Cardinals, Tobin served as an assistant for the Philadelphia Stars of the primary USFL and was the defensive coordinator the Bears from 1986 to ’92. He also coached for the Colts (1994 and ’95), and landed roles with the Lions and Packers after he was fired by the Cardinals all through the 2000 year. He retired from coaching in 2004.
Among the the notable players Tobin had a role in drafting involve both of those Plummer and franchise legend Pat Tillman.
Plummer took to Twitter on Monday to share his condolences about Tobin’s passing.
“Coach Tobin gave me my 1st opp 2 lead a team of gentlemen & I’ll b 4ever grateful 4 the assurance he instilled n me then & blessed every day by people lessons as I pursue lifetime, goal & joy. RIP coach Tobin! I get knocked down, but I get up all over again, nothings at any time heading to hold me down,” wrote Plummer.
