Bobby Bowden and his family announced Wednesday the legendary Florida State University football coach has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition.
“I’ve always tried to serve God’s purpose for my life, on and off the field, and I am prepared for what is to come,” Bowden, 91, said in a statement to the Tallahassee Democrat. “My wife Ann and our family have been life’s greatest blessing. I am at peace.”
Bowden tested positive for the coronavirus in 2020. He was diagnosed with the virus the day after being released from a local hospital.
At the time, Bowden said he probably contracted the coronavirus while he was hospitalized for an infection in his leg.
Bowden, whose coaching record is 377-129-4, won two national championships during his 34 seasons at Florida State.
He retired in 2009 and is the second-winningest coach in Division I history with 357 victories.
Bowden served as West Virginia coach from 1970 to 1975 before taking the Seminoles job in 1976.
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
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