Ex 49-ers Coach Walsh Dies At 75

Hall of Famer battled leukemia since 2004

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Jul 30, 2007 7:02 PM CDT

(Newser) – Bill Walsh, known as "The Genius" in football circles for leading the San Francisco 49ers to three NFL championships, has died. He was 75.

Walsh, who had been in failing health in recent months, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2004.

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