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Promising update on legendary FSU coach Bobby Bowden following recent hospitalization
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Former Florida State football head coach Bobby Bowden is doing well and headed home.
Jim Henry of The Tallahassee Democrat reported that Bowden tested negative for COVID-19 and is set to be released from Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare on Wednesday.
Great news for the Bowden family. Bobby Bowden tested negative for Covid and is scheduled to be released from TMH Wednesday. Just connected with Ann Bowden and the family is thrilled and thankful
— Jim Henry (@JimHenryTALLY) October 13, 2020
Bowden tested positive for the virus earlier in October and was taken to the hospital on Oct. 6 as a precautionary measure, according to WCTV.
The 90-year-old coaching legend tested positive after he went to the hospital to rehab a leg infection, but WCTV reports that he never showed severe symptoms.
Bowden, whose birthday is Nov. 8, last coached the Seminoles in the 2009 season, leading them to a 7-6 record. He officially has the 4th most wins in NCAA history with 377 victories.
Bowden also won 2 national championships and 12 ACC titles.
