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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Liam Llewellyn

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick got "break of a lifetime" and worked for free

Bill Belichick has opened up on the humble beginnings of his NFL coaching career.

The New England Patriots boss has enjoyed a stellar career that has seen him capture eight Super Bowl titles, six as a head coach. But the 71-year-old had to work hard for the success he attained and when he began his career with the former Baltimore Colts as their special assistant in 1975, he didn’t earn a penny - but was delighted to gain some valuable experience.

“I started off working for nothing with the Colts and I couldn't have been happier,” Belichick told the 33rd team. "It was the break of a lifetime too, being employed by coach (Ted) Marchibroda and the Colts.

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