Former Washington Redskins offensive line coach Joe Bugel passed away on Sunday at the age of 80, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Bugel was the man behind Washington's famed “Hogs” group in the 1980s. The “Hogs” helped pave the way for a pair of Super Bowl titles under former head coach Joe Gibbs between 1982 and 1987.

Redskins owner Dan Snyder issued a statement on Bugel's passing, saying he “adored” the former coach while offering condolences to Bugel's family (via Rick Massimo of WTOP):

“I am absolutely devastated by the news of Joe’s passing,” owner Dan Snyder said in the statement. “ … He was a man who not only gave me a better understanding of the game of football, but who also gave me perspective on what is truly important in life. I absolutely adored him and will miss him terribly. Tanya and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to Brenda and the entire Bugel family during this time.”

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Bugel and the “Hogs” helped the Redskins become one of the most dominant offenses in football.

Washington set a record by scoring 541 points during the 1983 season, ranking third in rushing yards and first in rushing touchdowns as running back John Riggins was named first-team All-Pro.

Former offensive guard Russ Grimm is one of just two Redskins offensive linemen in the Hall of Fame, and he was a staple of the “Hogs” from 1981 to 1991.

Bugle would go on to coach the Arizona Cardinals, but he will always be remembered and revered for his work in Washington.