David Lloyd Brazil (March 25, 1936 – March 10, 2017) was an

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coach who last served with the New York Giants under

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. He was the last defensive coordinator for

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with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1990–91.

Personal life

Brazil and his wife Bridget had six children, Kathleen, Mary Ann, Michael, Daniel, Thomas and Patrick.

References

1936 births 2017 deaths National Football League defensive coordinators Pittsburgh Steelers coaches New York Giants coaches Kansas City Chiefs coaches {{amfoot-coach-stub