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Key moments and achievements from Douglas Shively's life.
Douglas was born
· Hiawassee, Georgia, U.S.
College Career
Doug Shively was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, where his father Bernie Shively served as athletic director at the University of Kentucky from 1938 until his death in 1967. Following in his father's footsteps, Doug played football at Kentucky after graduating from high school.
College Career
Doug Shively was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, where his father Bernie Shively served as athletic director at the University of Kentucky from 1938 until his death in 1967. Following in his father's footsteps, Doug played football at Kentucky after graduating from high school.
Head Coaching Role
In 1983, Shively served as head coach of the Arizona Wranglers in the United States Football League. Though the team compiled a 4-14 record, the position gave him his first and only head coaching opportunity in professional football.
Head Coaching Role
In 1983, Shively served as head coach of the Arizona Wranglers in the United States Football League. Though the team compiled a 4-14 record, the position gave him his first and only head coaching opportunity in professional football.
Career Milestone
Shively served as the defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1985, leading the defense for one of the NFL's most prominent franchises. The role recognized his expertise in defensive strategy and game planning.
Career Milestone
Shively served as the defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1985, leading the defense for one of the NFL's most prominent franchises. The role recognized his expertise in defensive strategy and game planning.
Career Milestone
From 1990 to 1993, Shively served as the assistant head coach for defense of the Atlanta Falcons, one of the most senior coaching positions in the NFL. His four-year tenure with the Falcons represented the culmination of decades of coaching experience.
Career Milestone
From 1990 to 1993, Shively served as the assistant head coach for defense of the Atlanta Falcons, one of the most senior coaching positions in the NFL. His four-year tenure with the Falcons represented the culmination of decades of coaching experience.
Douglas Shively passed away
