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He revolution­ized the way you play that position in the NFL.”

Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Don Shula, on Hall of Fame defensive end Gino Marchetti, whom he coached for three seasons with the Baltimore Colts. Marchetti, known for being one of the first dominant pass rushers as the NFL evolved and aerial offenses became popular and commonplac­e, died Monday of pneumonia, The Baltimore Sun reported. He was 93. Marchetti played 14 seasons.

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