Former Colts, Ravens coach Ted Marchibroda dies at 84

Former NFL coach and player Ted Marchibroda died Saturday at 84.

After first breaking into the coaching ranks as an assistant in 1961, Marchibroda would go on to spend the majority of the next 38 years in various roles around the league.

He earned his first head coaching job with the Baltimore Colts in 1975, guiding the club to playoff appearances in three consecutive seasons to start his five-year stint.

His next opportunity in such a role came with the Colts from 1992-1995, long after the club relocated to Indianapolis, before he joined the Baltimore Ravens for three seasons from 1996-1998.

Marchibroda posted a 87-98-1 record over his 12 years as a head coach. His most successful stint as an assistant came with the Buffalo Bills from 1989-1991, overseeing an offense that was consistently among the league's most productive.

After being a 1953 first-round draft pick, fifth overall, by his home-state Pittsburgh Steelers, Marchibroda enjoyed a four-year playing career, finishing with the Chicago Cardinals in 1957.

A quarterback, he saw action in 30 games, 11 starts, en route to a 4-7 record.