Marvin Preston Braden (January 25, 1938 â March 14, 2022) was an American college and professional football coach. He was the head football coach at Northeast Missouri State CollegeâÂÂnow known as Truman State UniversityâÂÂfrom 1967 to 1968 and United States International UniversityâÂÂnow known as Alliant International University from 1969 to 1972, compiling a career college football coaching record of 34âÂÂ22âÂÂ1. Braden served as an assistant coach for several National Football League (NFL) teams including the Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, Phoenix Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals.
He also coached lacrosse. Braden died on March 14, 2022, at the age of 84.