Colts former coach Ron Meyer dies

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Ron Meyer, who coached the Indianapolis Colts from 1986 to 1991, has died, according to tweets from the team’s owner and media reports.

Rest in peace, Ron Meyer, our colorful head coach from ’86-’91.- Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) December 6, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ron and his family.



Led us to our first playoff appearance in Indy era, in ’87.- Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) December 6, 2017

Jim Irsay noted that Meyer took the Indianapolis team to its first playoff appearance in 1987. They lost to the Cleveland Browns 38-21 in AFC Divisional Game on Jan. 9, 1988.

Meyer was fired midseason in 1991.

He was the New England Patriots coach from 1982 to 1984.

He played football at Purdue University in 1961 and 1962.

Meyer was reportedly age 76.

Devastated to hear the passing of my coach and great friend Ron Meyer. My mom and I loved Coach Meyer. He was a great man. Coach and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless Coach Meyer!- Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson) December 5, 2017

Devastated to hear the passing of my coach and great friend Ron Meyer. My mom and I loved Coach Meyer. He was a great man. Coach and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless Coach Meyer! pic.twitter.com/qg5hPtq3bd– Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson) December 6, 2017