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Who was the head coach of the New Orleans Saints in 1985?

O.A. "Bum" Phillips was the New Orleans Saints' head coach for the first 12 games of the 1985 season. He resigned after a 4-and-8 start and was replaced by his son, defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who guided the Saints to a 1-and-3 record for the remainder of the season.


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