Article 5N358 Legendary college football coach Bobby Bowden dies aged 91

Legendary college football coach Bobby Bowden dies aged 91

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  • Bowden built Florida State into a formidable dynasty
  • Coach won two national titles during long career

Bobby Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who won more than 350 games and built Florida State into one of college football's great dynasties with two national championships, has died. He was 91.

Bobby's son, Terry, confirmed to the Associated Press that his father died at home surrounded by family early Sunday morning. Florida State also announced the news on social media. It was truly peaceful," Terry Bowden said in a text message to AP.

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