ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - The United Football League announced Monday that it has named St. Louis Rams legend Ricky Proehl as the new head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks.
“Ricky Proehl is the perfect fit to step into the shoes of head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks,” said UFL President & CEO Russ Brandon. “He has not only achieved greatness on the gridiron as a player and a coach, but he is deeply rooted in The Gateway City, where he was a Super Bowl champion with the St. Louis Rams and an assistant coach with the St. Louis Battlehawks.”
Proehl made the game-winning touchdown catch for the Rams in the 1999 NFC Championship against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and then went on to help the team defeat the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV.
He played in three more Super Bowls with the Rams (Super Bowl XXXVI), Carolina Panthers (XXXVIII) and Indianapolis Colts (Super Bowl XLI), finishing his career with two Super Bowl rings.
In 17 years as an NFL player, Proehl made 669 receptions for 8,878 yards and 54 touchdowns as a wide receiver.
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“I have so many meaningful and special memories of St. Louis—not only because of the success on the field, but because of the people who made it feel like home,” said Proehl. “I valued the opportunity to work alongside Anthony Becht, wish him the very best, and am truly honored to return now as the Battlehawks head coach. Since my playing career, my focus has been on developing players and helping them reach the next level. We will continue that commitment as we work to bring another football championship to the best sports town in the country.”
After his playing career, Proehl became a coach with the Carolina Panthers, helping them get to Super Bowl 50.
He has made a total of five Super Bowl appearances as both a coach and player.
Proehl was also inducted into the Wake Forest Hall of Fame in 2002.
“We are excited to welcome Ricky Proehl back as head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks,” said David Dykeman, UFL Senior Vice President of Football Operations & Chief of Staff. “Ricky had a legendary career in the city of St. Louis and we know this franchise and fan base will be so excited to welcome him back.”
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