Coach by Example: Doug Plank Defines Ryan’s Violence for New York Jets

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Published: May 12, 2009

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... kid, and he was trying to take my job away from me."
                                —Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Jimmie Giles on Chicago Bears' safety Doug Plank

 

It was Monday night, Oct. 6, 1980, when Doug Plank cemented his reputation as one of the NFL's most vicious hitters before a national audience.

Plank delivered a vicious blow to Jimmie Giles when he smashed his helmet square into the tight end's chest. Giles would leave the game for some time as Bucs' quarterback Doug Williams disputed the legality of Plank's contact. 

The hit didn't draw a penalty, but it drew an attempt at retaliation from...

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