Why Everyone Loves Bum Phillips | Oilers Tribute Week

Take a look back at the life and career of former Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips. The Titans are celebrating its Oilers heritage and will pay tribute to Oilers greats during this week's Titans-Colts game, culminating in a halftime ceremony honoring Phillips.

Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk hosts a dinner honoring the late Bum Phillips and his family. Oilers greats Tony Banfield, Curley Culp, Warren Moon, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, and Robert Brazile were among those in attendance. The dinner was one of many activities hosted by the Titans as the franchise celebrated its Oilers heritage throughout the week.

Former Houston Oiler Billy "White Shoes" Johnson addresses reporters during a press conference on Friday at Saint Thomas Sports Park.

Former Houston Oiler Curley Culp addresses reporters during a press conference on Friday at Saint Thomas Sports Park.

Former Houston Oiler Robert Brazile addresses reporters during a press conference on Friday at Saint Thomas Sports Park.

As the team celebrates its Oilers heritage, TennesseeTitans.com takes a look back at the career of Tony Banfield, as part of "Oilers Tribute Week."

As the team celebrates its Oilers heritage, TennesseeTitans.com takes a look back at the career of Warren Moon, as part of "Oilers Tribute Week."

As the team celebrates its Oilers heritage, TennesseeTitans.com takes a look back at the career of Curley Culp, as part of "Oilers Tribute Week."

As the team celebrates its Oilers heritage, TennesseeTitans.com takes a look back at the career of Earl Campbell, as part of "Oilers Tribute Week."

As the team celebrates its Oilers heritage, TennesseeTitans.com takes a look back at the career of Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, as part of "Oilers Tribute Week."

As the team celebrates its Oilers heritage, TennesseeTitans.com takes a look back at the career of Robert Brazile, as part of Oilers Tribute Week.

As the team celebrates its Oilers heritage, TennesseeTitans.com takes a look back at the career of Dan Pastorini, as part of Oilers Tribute Week.

As the team celebrates its Oilers heritage, TennesseeTitans.com takes a look back at the career of Elvin Bethea, as part of Oilers Tribute Week.

NFL Films reflects on the life and career of former Houston Oilers head coach Bum Phillips.