Former New England Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia will be recognized with an Award of Excellence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Scarnecchia started with the Patriots organization in 1982 as the special teams coach and tight ends coach. He left for the Indianapolis Colts in 1989 and stayed there for two seasons. He then returned to New England and served a variety of roles for the organization, most notably as the offensive line coach, over the next 28 years.
The longtime Patriots coach was a part of all six Super Bowl victories and was often thought of as one of the best assistant coaches in the NFL.
Congratulations to longtime Patriots OL coach Dante Scarnecchia.
Scarnecchia has been selected to receive an Award of Excellence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame — given to those who propelled the success of individual teams and the sport of professional football.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 22, 2023
The award recognizes assistant coaches, athletic trainers, equipment managers and public relations staffers, per Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar.
Scarnecchia’s impact on the Patriots organization was immeasurable. Now, he will get the chance to be recognized for his vast and impressive career.
