Len Fontes
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 95-88-1 | 51.90% | 6-5 | 54.55% |
Biography
Career Summary
Len Fontes was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1980 to 1992, finishing his career as the defensive backfield coach of the Detroit Lions. Over his twelve years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 95-88-1.
Personal Information
Fontes was born on Tuesday, March 8, 1938 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He died on Friday, May 8, 1992 at the age of 54.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Detroit Lions | Defensive Backfield Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1991 Detroit Lions | Defensive Backfield Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1990 Detroit Lions | Defensive Backfield Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1988 New York Giants | Defensive Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1987 New York Giants | Defensive Backs Coach | 6-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1986 New York Giants | Defensive Backs Coach | 14-2-0 | 3-0 |
| 1985 New York Giants | Defensive Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1984 New York Giants | Defensive Backs Coach | 9-7-0 | 1-1 |
| 1983 New York Giants | Defensive Backs Coach | 3-12-1 | 0-0 |
| 1982 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Backs Coach | 4-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1981 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Backs Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1980 Cleveland Browns | Defensive Backs Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Championships won: 1986
- Conference Championships won: 1986
- Past teams coached for: Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns
- College Attended: Ohio State Buckeyes
- Date of Birth: Tuesday, March 8, 1938 (54 years old), New Bedford, Massachusetts