Wade’s father, O. A. “Bum” Phillips, was the head coach of the Houston Oilers between 1975 and 1980, and the head coach of the New Orleans Saints from 1981 to 1985. “Bum” was known for wearing a cowboy hat on the sidelines except when his teams played in domed stadiums. He said his mother taught him not to wear a hat indoors. We wish early birthday greetings to “Bum” who will be 85 next month and is living on his horse ranch in Goliad, Texas. Read the full story



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