The NFL world was struck with some unfortunate news regarding Hall of Fame general manager Bobby Beathard.
Beathard, who spent three decades as an NFL executive has unfortunately passed away at the age of 86 due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease at his home on Wednesday, first reported by the Washington Post.
The longtime general manager has had an extensive history of winning in the NFL, starting as a scout for the Kansas City Chiefs organization. He won his first AFL championship ring as a member of the Chiefs organization in 1966.
After a brief stint with the Atlanta Falcons organization as a scout from 1968-1971, Beathard went on to become the director of player personnel for the Miami Dolphins.
His time with the Dolphins resulted in two back-to-back Super Bowl championships in 1973 and 1974. He then received his biggest shot in 1978 as a general manager with the then-Washington Redskins, which resulted in three Super Bowl appearances and two championship victories.
His final stint in the NFL was with the then-San Diego Chargers, where he helped the organization win its first division title in more than a decade and appear in its first Super Bowl in 1994.
Beathard’s impressive resume was good enough to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.
We are saddened to share the news that Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard has passed away at age 86. #HOFForever
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— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 1, 2023
A number of his former teams took to social media to offer their condolences to the family of Bobby Beathard, along with offering statements on his impact on their organization.
We are saddened by the passing of former Dolphins executive & Hall of Famer, Bobby Beathard.
Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones during this time. pic.twitter.com/KJfyrX8Ulj
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) February 1, 2023
Rest in peace, Bobby 💛 pic.twitter.com/KPauvZdmU2
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 1, 2023
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 1, 2023
NFL fans offered their condolences to Beathard’s family after his passing while also acknowledging his impressive career as an NFL executive.
RIP Bobby Beathard. Football genius. pic.twitter.com/9PNfaKAKiS
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 1, 2023
RIP Bobby Beathard
He turned Washington into one of the NFL's dominant franchises. Beathard was 86 years old. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/5PpvD2gcLP
— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) February 1, 2023
RIP Bobby Beathard. Gone at 86. A GREAT life lived
— Hank Bauer (@hank_bauer) February 1, 2023
The architect of Washington’s roster during its championship heyday passes away nearly 40 years to the day of the franchise's first Super Bowl triumph. Drafted Art Monk and Darrell Green, unearthed Joe Jacoby. RIP, Bobby Beathard. https://t.co/sgliC3sILi
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) February 1, 2023
Beathard is survived by two sons and three grandchildren who all went on to play football, one of which being Jacksonville Jaguars backup quarterback C.J. Beathard.
