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Miami of Ohio: The Cradle of CoachesBob Kurz, a 1958 Miami graduate and former sports information director, is credited with coining the Cradle of Coaches phrase in 1959. He was inspired by the success that came from Miami leaders such as Paul Dietzel, Ara Parseghian, Paul Brown, Weeb Ewbank, and Sid Gillman. In 1983, Kurz wrote the book “Miami of Ohio: The Cradle of Coaches,” outlining how Miamians have revolutionized the game of football in both the collegiate and professional ranks. That legacy has only grown, branching from these legends and continuing to shape the sport, spreading Miami’s influence far beyond Oxford. |
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Recent InducteesThe Cradle of Coaches legacy is alive and thriving. Miami legends continue to inspire as new inductees join the tradition, building upon a legacy that grows with each generation. |
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Iñako Puzo |
Carolyn Condit, Vicki Korn, Wendy Sweney, Sean Payton, and Iñako Puzo |
Sean Payton |
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