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10 Facts About Vince Tobin

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Vincent Michael Tobin was an American professional football coach who was the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.

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Vince Tobin was a defensive coordinator at his alma mater, the University of Missouri, where he had played college football as a defensive back for the Missouri Tigers.

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Vincent Tobin and his brother Bill were both born on a farm near Burlington Junction, Missouri.

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Vince Tobin was Missouri's defensive coordinator from 1971 to 1976.

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Vince Tobin helped in the advancement of future Hall of Famer Sam Mills' professional football career.

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Vince Tobin succeeded Buddy Ryan who became head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles one day after Tobin had joined the Saints.

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Vince Tobin was hired in 1994 to be the defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts by his brother Bill Vince Tobin, the team's acting general manager.

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8.

In 1996, Vince Tobin became head coach of the Cardinals, succeeding Buddy Ryan again.

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Vince Tobin then coached the Cardinals to their first playoff win in 50 years during the 1998 season by defeating the 3rd-seeded Dallas Cowboys.

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Vince Tobin served as Colts defensive coordinator while Bill was general manager.