Two-time Super Bowl champion and former New York Giants head coach Ray Handley has passed away at the age of 81.

The news of the ‘Big Blue’ icon’s death was confirmed by his nephew, Rob Handley, who shared a touching tribute on Thursday. Handley, who spent nearly a decade with the franchise, died on February 5, 2026, leaving the NFL community in mourning.

In a post on LinkedIn, Rob wrote that Handley’s life was defined by hashtag ‘intensity’, ‘ambition’, ‘competition’ ‘and an unwavering connection to the game of football’.

The former coach was a pivotal figure during one of the most successful eras in the history of the New York Giants.

He served as the team’s running backs coach under the legendary Bill Parcells, helping secure Super Bowl rings in 1986 and 1990.

Following Parcells’ shock retirement after Super Bowl XXV, Handley was hand-picked to lead the team as head coach.

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Two-time Super Bowl champion and former New York Giants head coach Ray Handley has passed away at the age of 81