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Florida State legend Bobby Bowden diagnosed with terminal medical condition
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Florida State legendary head coach and Hall of Famer Bobby Bowden has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition, he and his family announced in a statement to the Tallahassee Democrat. The family revealed the news on Wednesday.
Bowden is 91 years old and was the head coach of the Seminoles from 1976-2009, a 34-year run in Tallahassee.
“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 said. “My wife Ann and our family have been life’s greatest blessing. I am at peace.”
In over three decades at Florida State, Bowden compiled a 304-97-4 record and won national championships in 1993 and 1999. His Seminoles teams claimed 12 ACC titles and appeared in a bowl game in all but three seasons.
Prior to taking over at Florida State, Bowden was the head coach at West Virginia from 1970-75 and had a 42-26 record. He was also the leader at Howard from 1959-62 and owned a 31-6 mark.
Bowden battled COVID-19 in October 2020 and was later hospitalized in June. Earlier this month, he told the Tallahassee Democrat, “I feel fine, but I can’t do much.”
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB