Miami Hurricanes legend and former NFL quarterback George Mira Sr. has died, the school announced. He was 83.

“The University of Miami football program mourns the passing of legendary quarterback George Mira, Sr., who played for the Canes from 1961-63,” UM wrote in a post to X on Tuesday. “’The Matador’ was a two-time All-American who led the nation in total offense in 1963. He is a member of the Ring of Honor and is one of five UM players to have his jersey retired. We pass along our sincerest condolences to the Mira family.”

Mira was “perhaps the Canes’ greatest player ever,” according to his UM Sports Hall of Fame biography. He played three seasons for Miami, earning the nickname “The Matador” due to his elusiveness in the pocket and scrambling ability.

Mira led the Hurricanes to

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