William Douglas Blevins (August 3, 1963 – March 10, 2024) was an American college football coach[2] who was born with cerebral palsy.[3]

Doug Blevins
Biographical details
Born(1963-08-03)August 3, 1963
Abingdon, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 2024(2024-03-10) (aged 60)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1984–1985Emory & Henry
1986–1987East Tennessee State
1997–2002Miami Dolphins (assistant)
Doug Blevins
SpouseNenita[1]

Life and career

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William Douglas Blevins was born in Abingdon, Virginia, on August 3, 1963.[4][5] He was a college football coach at Emory & Henry College and East Tennessee State University.[2] He was also an assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins for six seasons.[6]

Blevins was a World League kicking coordinator from 1995 to 1997.[2]

Blevins died on March 10, 2024, at the age of 60.[7][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Cerebral palsy can't beat kick coach". Daily News. New York, New York. February 4, 2005. p. 92. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b c The Official NFL 2002 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated, 2002
  3. ^ ""He can help us win"". The Central New Jersey Home News. New Brunswick, New Jersey. December 14, 1997. p. 106. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ a b "Coach William Douglas "Doug" Blevins". Garrett Funeral Home. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "Kickers' best friend: Doug Blevins file". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. May 9, 2004. p. C3. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  6. ^ Klemko, Robert (October 7, 2012). "Kicking guru Doug Blevins 'shocked' by Hall of Fame nomination". USA Today. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Sandomir, Richard (March 15, 2024). "Doug Blevins, Kicking Guru for College and N.F.L. Players, Dies at 60". The New York Times. Retrieved March 15, 2024.