Sherman Lewis
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 219-131-1 | 62.54% | 20-11 | 64.52% |
Biography
Career Summary
Sherman Lewis was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1983 to 2004, finishing his career as the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions. Over his twenty-two years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 219-131-1.
Career Awards
As the offensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers he coached two players to award-winning seasons: Brett Favre, AP Offensive Player of the Year in 1995; Brett Favre, Most Valuable Player in 1995; Brett Favre, Most Valuable Player in 1996; Robert Brooks, Comeback Player of the Year in 1997; Brett Favre, Most Valuable Player in 1997.
Personal Information
Lewis was born on Monday, June 29, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Detroit Lions | Offensive Coordinator | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 2003 Detroit Lions | Offensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002 Detroit Lions | Special Assistant-Offense | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 2001 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Coordinator | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2000 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1999 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1998 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1997 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 13-3-0 | 2-1 |
| 1996 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 13-3-0 | 3-0 |
| 1995 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 2-1 |
| 1994 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 1-1 |
| 1993 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1992 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1991 San Francisco 49ers | Wide Receivers Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1990 San Francisco 49ers | Wide Receivers Coach | 14-2-0 | 1-1 |
| 1989 San Francisco 49ers | Wide Receivers Coach | 14-2-0 | 3-0 |
| 1988 San Francisco 49ers | Running Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 3-0 |
| 1987 San Francisco 49ers | Running Backs Coach | 13-2-0 | 0-1 |
| 1986 San Francisco 49ers | Running Backs Coach | 10-5-1 | 0-1 |
| 1985 San Francisco 49ers | Running Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1984 San Francisco 49ers | Running Backs Coach | 15-1-0 | 3-0 |
| 1983 San Francisco 49ers | Running Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 12
- Championships won: 1984, 1988, 1989, and 1996
- Conference Championships won: 1984, 1988, 1989, 1996, and 1997
- Past teams coached for: Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers
- College Attended: Michigan State Spartans
- Date of Birth: Monday, June 29, 1942 (81 years old), Louisville, Kentucky