HOUSTON OILERS tribute to Bum Phillips

legendary coach O. A. Bum Phillips

[@calebwhitten7826]

My dad cried when he watch this , he was a big Houston oilers fan

[@redsammy7789]

Bum was one class act, men like him are slowly leaving us. They dont make them like that anymore .

[@Fehrman21114]

I grew up in Buffalo routing for the Bills. But, I always sung "Houston Oilers #1" right along with the Oilers fans and cheered 'em on. How could you not? That was when football fun and just football itself was at its peak. People have changed too much {and not for the better} to ever see something like that again. Thanks for the memories Bum!

[@thepaulbrownshow3206]

The Luv Ya Blue era was so intense during that time that our Middle School sang the Oilers fight song before the 1978 Monday Night Football game against Miami in the Astrodome! That whole school shook! Our new football league, which just got back off the ground this year (Jan '21) due to the pandemic has named our first innaugural team the Houston Bayou City Blues in honor of the Columbia Blue jerseys / helmets worn by the Oilers during the 70's. At 55, I still remember the intensity, excitement, fun of that season and the one after. Dante, Earl and Bum were all crucial to its success. Thank you for this video!

[@thepaulbrownshow3206]

One thing many people dont realize is that Bum was a WWII Marine combat veteran with the "US Marine Raiders" which was the American version of the British Commandos that fought in the Second World War. He took part, like Tom Landry did in the Air Corps, in some of the most savage fighting in the South Pacific during the war. That era of coaches, coaching is now long gone with Bum's passing.

[@sfgnyy]

As a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I enjoyed the games between the Steelers and the Oilers. Those were memorable games between two teams that displayed sportsmanship, dignity, and mutual respect for each other. The late Bum Phillips served his country in World War II. I never had the pleasure of meeting the man but he was indeed a Cowboy, Coach, and a Devout Christian. Bum Phillips got a raw deal from Houston. He deserved better. Yes he was very close to his players. He loved his players. His players played hard for him and even harder when they were hurt. Read Dan Pastorini's book. The Oilers did not do much after Bum's firing. Rest in Peace O.A. "Bum" Phillips. His memory be eternal and yes Luv Ya Blue!!!

[@coltonbrantley9713]

BUM PHILLIPS IS THE GREATEST HOUSTON NFL COACH EVER,

[@BadMoonRising92]

holykuhrap Pardee never got Houston to the AFC championship game. If Houston didn’t haha to go against one of the greatest dynasties ever. Bum and company would have made 2 Super Bowls.

[@brettshepherd5240]

I'M an LA RAMS FAN, but I loved bum Phillips...football was so much better back then. I'm glad I got the chance to see it

[@TWORATZ103]

I lik football better now

[@minuteman3]

As a Steeler fan of the 70's now living in Texas, I love watching these videos, I remember with absolute fondness watching O'l Bum, The Tyler Rose, and the rest of the Oilers bringing out the best of my favorite team. What great football I was able to watch, and what great lessons I was taught because of people like this. True Love and Leadership from people like Bum, what a great man!! Hey Bum, I miss ya Luv ya, and thank you!!!

[@micahalexis26]

The Steelers and Oilers had such respect for each other...the players for the most part really liked each other too.

[@67marlins81]

@@micahalexis26 I saw evidence of that in another video, where John Banaszak and Dwight White of Pittsburgh spoke very well of the Oilers. As a kid, I was a Steelers fan, and idolized Terry Bradshaw. Looking back now, I almost wish the Oilers had won in 1978, just so they could go on to beat Dallas in Superbowl for 1979. I have to think a lot of Steelers and their fans would have loved to see Houston take the trophy over Dallas. Plus, Dante would have gotten the respect he always should have had.

[@toddsands6000]

It's good that NFL Films paid tribute to such a unique head coach. I was watching quite a few of those playoff games during the late 1970s when the Houston Oilers were at their best. The Oilers were a fun team to watch. I'm glad to know that the Houston Oilers and Pittsburgh Steelers had such mutual respect for each other despite being bitter divisional rivals. That's extremely rare. That's sportsmanship at its best. I now understand the love the city of Houston had for their Oilers back in the day.

[@mbriggs4627]

Dad worked with Bum at Jacksonville High (Tx) 1958, I was watching Bum coach football as a baby, I still have the year book and always wished I could have had Bum sign it.

[@micahalexis26]

A true legend...

[@bevtuft3572]

It's very strange...I try to explain to people now how is was with Oiler fans and Steeler fans back in those great Luv Ya Blue days.....we were fierce competitors, but we actually kinda liked and truly respected the other team. While I was a staunch Oiler fan, I had to admire the toughness of Terry Bradshaw, and the balletic ability of Lynn Swann and Lynn Stalworth. Wow, miss those great days!!

[@micahalexis26]

Yesss. Never will be like that again.

[@goofchief]

I love the Houston Oilers fight song...I wish they would move back home.

[@bradjames891]

I was a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in El Paso. I'm just so blessed to have served in Texas. The people there are so good :)

[@utahsilvey5930]

I'm a Steelers fan but Bum was the man my father and my sister husband was Oilers fans lol I respected Houston only team in my division I did

[@67marlins81]

Utah Silvey - I grew up a Steelers fan, and agree with everything you said. The Steelers and their true fans will always rightfully HATE the Ohio teams, but respected the Oilers very much.

[@davidquinn9476]

What an awesome coach he must've been to play for.

[@pbennett13]

I'm a lifelong Steelers fan, but if anyone deserved to beat them, it was the Oilers with Bum... Very entertaining and hard to hate. This video makes me appreciate him all the more!

[@BadMoonRising92]

Paul Bennett I'll never forget the rivalry the oilers and steelers had. Those were the 2 best teams in the late 70s. I'm pretty positive that everyone was aware that whoever won the '79 AFC champion game was going to end up winning the super bowl. The Oilers just had the unfortunate luck of being really good at a time when the steelers were better

[@67marlins81]

@@BadMoonRising92 Well said.

[@johnmartinez1899]

As an Oilers fan, I grew up hating the Steelers because they were true rivals. Memories!

[@eugenegardner8814]

😭😭😭😭😭 Houston ❤❤❤❤❤ football fans still waiting 😭😭😭😭😭😭 my daddy was a Oilers fan made me a Oilers fan, now we Texans fans still waiting just to go to a Super Bowl!!! No fan has suffered more than a Houston football fan!! 😰😰😰😰😰

[@dcasper8514]

Check out the Detroit Lions Fans.

[@thuval]

Nice tribute to a great coach. I remember Bum saying, " I thought I was gonna get a raise and they fired me".

[@atx4fun]

I grew up an Oilers fan and remember how loud the Astrodome would be on tv. It broke my heart to see Bum get fired and to see the Oilers leave for Tennessee. Bud Adams was a poor man's Jerry Jones. There was not a better match than the Oilers, Bum and Houston in the late 70s.

[@robertsaiz3339]

Bud Adams was jealous of the admiration the Bum had in Houston. The new GM he hired did exactly what he was told to do....fire Bum. Since he fired Bum by proxy....he kept his hands "Clean"... Glad Bud's gone!

[@whataboutrob442]

@ALF Raydough Okay alf, let me fill you in since you are so eager to talk out the side of your ass. Warren Moon wasn't signed because it was the first year of the hard cap. They already lost Sean Jones and William Fuller, just think what would have happened if they kept Moon over a much younger Cody Carlson. That would have meant losing another one or two top tier players. So you didn't want them in Tennessee. Shut up you dolt.

[@whataboutrob442]

@ALF Raydough What!? They are a hockey town? 😆👏👏👏 They are a hockey town now because they are successful. Only reason. You are going to tell me that they are into hockey more than football in Tennessee....

[@67marlins81]

Tom T - I grew up a Steelers fan and feel bad for Houston. The Oilers & their fans deserve to be there to this day. I almost wish they'd got past the Steelers for the '79 Super Bowl to beat Dallas. I guarantee Steeler fans would have been happy with that.

[@67marlins81]

Tom M - sorry I wrote, "Tom T" by accident a second ago.

[@micahalexis26]

Thanks snoop1550! I'm a little older than you...I was born in 71 and grew up on the Bum Phillips-coached Oilers. I like Jerry Glanville too and still miss this team. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@tonyaltano7992]

I was working in the Morning Call kitchen one busy evening when Bum & Mrs. Phillips dropped in for beignets & coffee, Metairie, LA., 1983. Bum was great for the Saints too.

[@drbeta1]

Titans should just give the records up to 1996, trademark, throwbacks to the Texans. The Oilers name make much more sense for Houston, as it has the largest Oil industry in America.

[@johnanderson60]

It was done for the Browns

[@janellemaynait]

Oilers has more appeal than Texans

[@whataboutrob442]

Sorry, but Houston fans made their choice back in 1996 when they walked out and said screw the team.

[@Texasbluestunes]

@@whataboutrob442that ain’t what happened.

[@cavalierfan2008]

​@whataboutrob5812 that isn't what happened at all. Adams wanted a new stadium, the city said no because the Astrodome is awesome. So he took the team to Tennessee and became the most hated man in the city. How do I know this? I was a kid when it happened.

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

Houston should be the Oilers and playing in sky blue

[@dcasper8514]

Columbian blue

[@micahalexis26]

Yeah it was really cool around '78, '79 when they went to the AFC Championship. But I agree with you...I LOVE THE OILERS! And you're most welcome for the post!

[@Stuntman-Jeff]

I'm a Cowboys fan, but I was in jr high and high school when Bum coached the Oilers. He was a real class act, and a perfect fit for Houston. RIP, Bum. You are missed.

[@wolfatnight]

as a Raider fan - I remember that playoff game like it was yesterday..... and even at 10 years old - as happy as I was to win.... it was tough to know that Stabler was across the line of scrimmage, and Bum was on the opposite sideline. That's why I fell in love with football... because of guys like that - and shame on Bud Adams for what he did to Bum, and what he did to the people of Houston. Long Live Bum

[@TWORATZ103]

What happened to the oilers?? why aren't they a football team anymore??

[@mrskinszszs]

***** that's a really watered down version of events that triggered the team's relocation.

[@MrMike77471]

@@TWORATZ103 They moved to Nashville after the 1996 season (I think) and became the Tennessee Titans.

[@user-xg7iz4ok5z]

Love the way Bum was not bitter! What a great man !

[@CodeBlue_EMT-P]

As much a gentleman as there ever was in the NFL.

[@SingleTax]

Bum Phillips, like Don Coryell, was a players' coach. It's a shame that neither ever appeared in a Super Bowl. Each man did, however, win more games as a head coach than he lost.

[@houstonrebel4449]

SingleTax I grew up a die hard Oiler fan and I remember like it was yesterday that 1979 divisional playoff game against the Chargers when we were big underdogs because we were playing in SD and we had Dan Pastorini, Campbell, and Ken Borrough not able to play because of injuries. But we won on pure determination. Ever since then and then in that hard fought 1982 SD vs. Miami (41-38) playoff game I've had empathy for the Chargers. Like the Oilers, they've had great teams but never could get to the big game. So much wasted talent. And even today the Chargers have a great team but just bad luck.

[@boblasher1]

Thank you for posting this. Very nice tribute to one helluva guy!! Luv ya Bum!!

[@houstonrebel4449]

Ive watched this a 1000 times and only found out just recently that was Carl Maulk in this video. I always wondered who he was because he looked familar. Now it all makes sense.

[@ChildOfThe1970s]

Thanks! I was scrolling down looking to see if anyone knew who that was. I do remember Carl playing for the Oilers.

[@stevelove5125]

Tom Landry, Chick Noll, Bum Phillips, Hank Stram, Don Shula, Lombardi, I don't get better than that.

[@eliduttman315]

Add Paul Brown to the list. 10 years and 10 championship games is NOT shabby.

[@stevelove5125]

Yes forgot about him.

[@colebendoggettyounger2610]

Chuck Knox, George Allen, Don Coryell, George Halas, Curley Lambeau, and Weeb Ewbank.

[@dcasper8514]

Chuck Noll

[@dcasper8514]

A list of past but perfect coaches.

[@tomhallick419]

Loved this episode. Absolutely loved it.

[@micahalexis26]

Yep me too.

[@Yellowhammer1996]

i am your age and i am a die hard oiler. Glad to see someone my age to help me keep the oilers alive Luv Ya Blue now and forever

[@coolmovieman1]

love the quote by coach Phillips about Chuck Noll being so serious. those Oiler teams of the late 70's were fun to watch RIP Coach Bum Phillips

[@newsie1964]

Oh, Bum, you wonderful man! What a Texan! You earned your eternal rest. My condolences to his family, his players, his friends and all of us fans!

[@isaacbarlow8247]

RIP Bum.....best coach we EVER had here in Houston.......I lived and died wit the oilers,,,now I'm with the Texans from better or worse....

[@recsec]

I was at the 2nd pep rally. That was some kind of electric atmosphere in the Dome that Jan. night 1980. That was my senior year in high school. Looking back being in school made the Luv Ya Blue era all the better. Youthful enthusiasm & all ya see. Great times & some great memories. Luv Ya Blue! Luv Ya Bum!

[@coltonbrantley5963]

Bum Phillips is Always the best coach in Houston NFL Lord!

[@colmhain]

Luv Ya Blue was a unique phenomenon. It wouldn't have existed without Bum. I was there, a Houston kid, during that era. I've never experienced anything like it since. I mean, that's why I'm here, 43 years later, watching this video.

[@lotharvonrichthofen4474]

Great great coach and human being USMC Combat Vet in the South Pacific, Carlson’s Raiders, Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal

[@dmunoz5999]

I luv you Bum Phillips! Thank You!!!!!!

[@ppumpkin3282]

Bum brought sportsmanship to sports.

[@micahalexis26]

Thanks Dr. Johnson. Those guys are Houston legends and iI love them all as well!

[@scottseven3350]

firing a coach because he can't beat ONE team is ridiculous...was then, too

[@BadMoonRising92]

scott seven I would like to think Adams regretted that decision. One of the worst decisions in oilers history. The oilers went on a downward spiral for a few years until they finally became a good team again.

[@karlepaul6632]

"He never let a football game upset him. He was dodging bullets in the South Pacific for 3 years."...what an awesome quote 😉👍

[@SuperStrik9]

My parents were HUGE Oilers fans and my mom made me an Earl Campbell lamp that was in my bedroom from the time I was a baby till we moved in '86. Wish I still had that lamp.

[@brt-jn7kg]

Most people do not know that coach bum Phillips was a United States Marine raider in the Second world war. That was marine special forces before there was MARSOC. He was tough it was not an act he was also a gentleman of the highest caliber.

[@williamstocker584]

That makes me love Bum even more

[@JR_Donofrio]

Love ya Bum one of the reasons I wear a cowboy hat

[@jsg1469]

Some of my greatest childhood memories were coach Phillips and Earl. So glad I got to experience the LuvYaBlue era. A great man and will b missed.

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

THE greatest character in NFL History. But don't sleep on his coaching ability. Bum had the Oilers rolling, contending and everyone had fun!! I get the feeling I'd have run through a brick wall for him.

[@micahalexis26]

Me too jsg 1469. I was 7, 8 years old when Luv Ya Blue was in at its optimum. Great memories of my father's enthusiasm about his Oilers!

[@piaceri04]

Thanks for the memories. Luv ya Bum. RIP.

[@Astrodomania]

No one with more class or humility has ever coached in the NFL. And, he started out in my hometown (Nederland, Texas), coaching HS football

[@lewisfrazier3506]

Bum one of the best coaches. Great coaches are great with people. Bum and Earl were unstoppable. Bud Adam's wasn't too bright

[@micahalexis26]

Yeah that's how I was introduced to the Oilers. Through my parents.

[@ALVAREZ126126]

Bum Phillips Was A Head Coach Of Houston Oilers Since 1975 Until In 1980. And Wait A Minute, I Think Was Gifford Nielsen On KHOU TV As A Quaterback Player Since 1978 Until In 1983.

[@mmcneil777]

Oilers were super likeable. I used to root for them against the Steelers. I was a Raider fan.

[@vdbennett317]

Thanks for sharing this. Bum's 90th Birthday is next Sunday Sept 29th 2013. If OK with you micahakexis26 - I'm going to share this on my Facebook. He didn't get the respect he should have from the 'check writers' but he sure had all of the players and all of Houston's Love & Respect.

[@samhouston9162]

RIP Bum Phillips. We may never see his like again.

[@dcasper8514]

Yer might be right

[@johnmartinez1899]

Always an Oilers fan! I don't know who is that other Houston football team and don't care.

[@micahalexis26]

No prob lem Robert. I agree, one helluva guy. Wish there were more like him in the world...

[@SuperStrik9]

The Houston Oilers are my all time favorite football team. It sucks that they no longer exist and Tennessee changed their name to the Titans. I get that the Oilers name didn't suit Tennessee but they shoulda kept it and the colors as a nod to the teams history.

[@dcasper8514]

They weren't allowed.

[@25jbulldog]

R.I.P BUM the people in Houston will always love you bum RIP.

[@Sldumas1983]

Man the good old days my favorite team of all time and the coach dear to my heart Bum Phillips and the Houston Oilers he was a great coach and underrated people forget he was under Bear Bryant for some time we all know Houston would have made it to the super Bowl but got screwed by the Officials

[@drbeta1]

Yeah your absolutely right. Nobody thought baltimore was going to march to the superbowl with a 10 6 record and injuries to win it all. Lions are a great team that should never be underestimated, theyre a handful for anybody!

[@rshrsh5420]

When you look at his attire he wore on the side lines, you'll NEVER see a coach wearing this again!

[@dcasper8514]

Always removed his hat indoors. Look around today at the baseball caps Being worn by people while Eating in restaurants.

[@billyjoe218]

RIP Bum! Thanks for the good times

[@micahalexis26]

So well said Philburpalooza, 1st class man all the way!

[@markberg7401]

R.I.P. Oail Andrew "Bum" Phillips.

[@paulcooper1046]

For context, Tony Dungy was a record-setting QB at the University of Minnesota. RIP, Bum...❤

[@micahalexis26]

i agree! Great coach!

[@eulissbenoit5968]

the nfl need to bring back the oilers name and logo.they was here a long time

[@erikblazen9512]

Houston fans don't forget. I think Bud Adams firing of Bum left the city in shock. And a decade later when he wanted a new stadium, even with the 7 straight playoff appearances by the Oilers under Moon, the fans didn't forget and voted him out. That is how much Houston loved Bum Phillips and hated Bud Adams.

[@micahalexis26]

No problem, vdbennett317. I agree with you totally about him not getting his proper due. And yes, the players and all of the true Luv Ya Blue fans appreciate him and that's all that matters.

[@Moyersteam]

Firing Bum Phillips. I'll bet a lot of players on his team wanted to be traded.

[@stevehicks399]

There will never be another Bum

[@davidhunter3837]

It's sad that Bum really does not get the respect he deserves! Wade is a great coach as well.

[@micahalexis26]

I know. I love those Oiler powder blue uniforms.

[@vince065us]

R.I.P.coach.We miss you.

[@longhorn2615]

Luv Ya Bum!

[@maxturner8073]

To see former center Carl Mauck tearing up at 11:00 just sums it all up... Houston was ONE under the "Luv Ya' Blue" slogan... Pastorini, Campbell, Brazile, Perry, Bethea... All were united because of Bum. He (and the OILERS) are sorely missed.

[@erikharris4844]

luv ya blue and bum.R.I.P

[@micahalexis26]

I agree David Hunter. Bum was great and Wade picked up some of his genius as well.

[@thedeadlyskull7946]

The Oilers will FORVER be apart of Houston. Despite wrongfully being in Tennessee, In terms of Culture and the legacy of the Team, Its always gonna be a Houston team.

[@vince065us]

R.I.P.coach.

[@danielalfonsou]

RIP Bum 🙏

[@micahalexis26]

I agree Jimmy!

[@inbredagogo]

Bum was a good guy. The most colorful ever in the NFL.

[@dcasper8514]

Right on..

[@inbredagogo]

He was a good guy. RIP, Bum.

[@williamstocker584]

Fought in WW2

[@brianparker130]

That dolphins game was great 😂

[@robertesensee132]

RIP Bum. You will be missed!

[@ajenjackson7816]

Luv Ya Blue, Bum! You will be missed!

[@joelthacker1852]

Growing up then makes living today feel like I am living in hell.

[@masondubose3237]

RIP coach #bullsonparade!!!!!!!!

[@txxmiles]

Rip Bum you will be missed

[@Denebreus]

@14:10...We love you too, Carl. We love you too.

[@sherryogden7766]

I love bum and got to meet in in person when I worked for the Angelina chamber of commerce he was our host for the chambers speaker love you bum and the oilers got all the 45 records songs rip bum

[@micahalexis26]

I agree Euliss!