Kim Wood, the NFL's first full-time strength and conditioning coach, died Tuesday after battling a brief illness. The Cincinnati Bengals announced his death, calling him an "innovator who helped transform the weight training industry" while playing a prominent role on the Bengals' sideline. He was employed by the Bengals from 1975, Paul Brown's final season as the team's head coach, through 2002. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I've lost a great friend, great coach, great guy," Bengals legendary defensive lineman Tim Krumrie said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPKrumrie was working out when he got the news Wednesday of Wood's passing.