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Jerry Burns (born January 24 , 1927 ) is a former Football coach who is best remembered for serving as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings . During his time as head coach, he may be best remembered for a November 12, 1989 profanity laced tirade where he defends then offensive coordinator Bob Schnelker , despite the fact that the Vikings kicked a leagure record 7 field goals to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 21-18 in overtime. Burns played quarterback at the University Of Michigan from 1947 - 1951 . He began his coaching career at the University Of Hawaii then Whittier College , He was an assistant coach at the University Of Iowa then the head coach there from 1961-65. He also was an assistant coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1966 to 67. Burns was named the Vikings' fifth head coach in team history on January 7 , 1986 , having served as the Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator from 1968 - 1985 , when the team won 11 division titles and played in four Super Bowls. Burns retired from coaching after the 1991 NFL Season . |
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