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'''Douglas Walter Plank''' (born March 4, 1953 in [[Greensburg, Pennsylvania]]) is a former [[American football|American-football]] [[Safety (American football)|safety]] and coach in the [[National Football League]]. He spent his entire eight-year playing career with the [[Chicago Bears]]. Plank was the first rookie to lead the Bears in tackles, after being drafted out of Ohio State University, where he participated in three consecutive Rose Bowls under legendary coach [[Woody Hayes]]. He attended [[Norwin School District]] in [[North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania|North Huntingdon]], [[Pennsylvania]].
'''Douglas Walter Plank''' (born March 4, 1953 in [[Greensburg, Pennsylvania]]) is a former [[American football|American-football]] [[Safety (American football)|safety]] and coach in the [[National Football League]]. He spent his entire eight-year playing career with the [[Chicago Bears]]. Plank was the first rookie to lead the Bears in tackles, after being drafted out of Ohio State University, where he participated in three consecutive Rose Bowls under legendary coach [[Woody Hayes]]. He attended [[Norwin School District]] in [[North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania|North Huntingdon]], [[Pennsylvania]].


In 2001, Plank began his coaching career as a [[defensive coordinator]] in the [[Arena Football League]] for 3 seasons under [[Danny White]]. In 2004, Plank was hired by [[Arthur Blank]] to be head coach of the [[Georgia Force]], the Arena Football team he owned in addition to the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. Plank was named the AFL's Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2007 as he led Georgia to the playoffs each year and [[ArenaBowl XIX]] in his first year at the helm in 2005. In 2008, he was a seasonal assistant on the Falcons staff. In 2009 he served as the assistant defensive backfield coach for the [[New York Jets]] under head coach [[Rex Ryan]], the son of Plank's former defensive coordinator, [[Buddy Ryan]]. On January 25, 2009, Rex Ryan announced that Plank's contract would not be extended, effectively ending his tenure with the Jets.<ref>{{cite news | title = Jets part ways with four coaches | first = Tim | last = Graham | url = http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4857580 | newspaper = ESPN.com | date = 2010-01-25 | accessdate = 2010-01-25}}</ref>
In 2001, Plank began his coaching career as a [[defensive coordinator]] in the [[Arena Football League]] for 3 seasons under [[Danny White]]. In 2004, Plank was hired by [[Arthur Blank]] to be head coach of the [[Georgia Force]], the Arena Football team he owned in addition to the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. Plank was named the AFL's Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2007 as he led Georgia to the playoffs each year and [[ArenaBowl XIX]] in his first year at the helm in 2005. In 2008, he was a seasonal assistant on the Falcons staff. In 2009 he served as the assistant defensive backfield coach for the [[New York Jets]] under head coach [[Rex Ryan]], the son of Plank's former defensive coordinator, [[Buddy Ryan]]. On January 25, 2010, Rex Ryan announced that Plank's contract would not be extended, effectively ending his tenure with the Jets.<ref>{{cite news | title = Jets part ways with four coaches | first = Tim | last = Graham | url = http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4857580 | newspaper = ESPN.com | date = 2010-01-25 | accessdate = 2010-01-25}}</ref>


Plank was a favorite of Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan for his hard hitting and aggressive style. Ryan named his defense the "[[46 defense]]" after Plank's jersey number.<ref>{{cite news | title = Legacy of the 46 Defense | first = Greg | last = Bishop | url = http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/06/sports/football/06plank.html | newspaper = New York Times | date = 2009-09-05 | accessdate = 2009-10-03}}</ref> Plank was considered one of the hardest hitting safeties in the game. That effort took a physical toll, and he retired before the Bears reached their peak in [[1985_Chicago_Bears_season|1985]]. Plank and [[Gary Fencik]] were dubbed "The Hit Men", a fact referenced by Fencik in 1985's ''[[The Super Bowl Shuffle]]''.
Plank was a favorite of Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan for his hard hitting and aggressive style. Ryan named his defense the "[[46 defense]]" after Plank's jersey number.<ref>{{cite news | title = Legacy of the 46 Defense | first = Greg | last = Bishop | url = http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/06/sports/football/06plank.html | newspaper = New York Times | date = 2009-09-05 | accessdate = 2009-10-03}}</ref> Plank was considered one of the hardest hitting safeties in the game. That effort took a physical toll, and he retired before the Bears reached their peak in [[1985_Chicago_Bears_season|1985]]. Plank and [[Gary Fencik]] were dubbed "The Hit Men", a fact referenced by Fencik in 1985's ''[[The Super Bowl Shuffle]]''.

Revision as of 05:52, 28 January 2010

{{NFL.com player}} template missing ID and not present in Wikidata. Douglas Walter Plank (born March 4, 1953 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania) is a former American-football safety and coach in the National Football League. He spent his entire eight-year playing career with the Chicago Bears. Plank was the first rookie to lead the Bears in tackles, after being drafted out of Ohio State University, where he participated in three consecutive Rose Bowls under legendary coach Woody Hayes. He attended Norwin School District in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

In 2001, Plank began his coaching career as a defensive coordinator in the Arena Football League for 3 seasons under Danny White. In 2004, Plank was hired by Arthur Blank to be head coach of the Georgia Force, the Arena Football team he owned in addition to the Atlanta Falcons. Plank was named the AFL's Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2007 as he led Georgia to the playoffs each year and ArenaBowl XIX in his first year at the helm in 2005. In 2008, he was a seasonal assistant on the Falcons staff. In 2009 he served as the assistant defensive backfield coach for the New York Jets under head coach Rex Ryan, the son of Plank's former defensive coordinator, Buddy Ryan. On January 25, 2010, Rex Ryan announced that Plank's contract would not be extended, effectively ending his tenure with the Jets.[1]

Plank was a favorite of Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan for his hard hitting and aggressive style. Ryan named his defense the "46 defense" after Plank's jersey number.[2] Plank was considered one of the hardest hitting safeties in the game. That effort took a physical toll, and he retired before the Bears reached their peak in 1985. Plank and Gary Fencik were dubbed "The Hit Men", a fact referenced by Fencik in 1985's The Super Bowl Shuffle.

  1. ^ Graham, Tim (2010-01-25). "Jets part ways with four coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
  2. ^ Bishop, Greg (2009-09-05). "Legacy of the 46 Defense". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-10-03.

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