Monte Coleman: Legendary Linebacker's Legacy Lives On

0:00On April 26, Monty Coleman, the legendary Washington linebacker and ring of fame member, has passed away at 68. He was a cornerstone of the team's three Super Bowl victories, playing his entire 16-year career with the franchise and suiting up for all those, championship defenses. Coleman appeared in 215 regular season games, starting 62 and racked up 999 solo tackles, second all time. For Washington, he sits six and sacks with 49.5 and tied for 19th in interceptions with 17, three returned for scores. Only Darrell Green played more games for the team. Teammates raved about his work ethic and athletic gifts, from bulking up with intense workouts to outrunning everyone as a rookie. Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on November 4, 1957, he starred at the University of Central Arkansas, setting a school record with. 22 picks before Washington snagged him in the 11th round of the 1979 draft.

1:02After retiring in 1994, Coleman coached linebackers and later headed the program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, winning, a conference title in 2012. He earned spots in the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, the franchise's 70 greatest list, and tons of community nods for his philanthropy. His legacy as a durable leader endures, survived by his wife of 43 years, event and kids Jasmine, Kyle, Kyle, Cory and Lundy Proof. That true burgundy and gold icons keep inspiring long after the final whistle.