Bob Schnelker
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 187-214-9 | 46.71% | 9-5 | 64.29% |
Biography
Career Summary
Bob Schnelker was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1963 to 1990, finishing his career as the offensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. Over his twenty-eight years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 187-214-9.
Career Awards
As the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions he coached one player to an award-winning season: Billy Sims, AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1980. As the offensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings he coached one player to an award-winning season: Tommy Kramer, Comeback Player of the Year in 1986.
Personal Information
Schnelker was born on Wednesday, October 17, 1928 in Galion, Ohio. He died on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the age of 88.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Coordinator | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1989 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1988 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Coordinator | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1987 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Coordinator | 8-7-0 | 2-1 |
| 1986 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Coordinator | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1985 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1984 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1983 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1982 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Coordinator | 5-3-1 | 1-1 |
| 1981 Detroit Lions | Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1980 Detroit Lions | Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1979 Detroit Lions | Quarterbacks Coach / Wide Receivers Coach | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 1978 Detroit Lions | Quarterbacks Coach / Wide Receivers Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1977 Kansas City Chiefs | Offensive Coordinator | 2-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1976 Kansas City Chiefs | Wide Receivers Coach | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1975 Kansas City Chiefs | Wide Receivers Coach / Offensive Assistant Coach | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1974 Miami Dolphins | Wide Receivers Coach | 11-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 1973 San Diego Chargers | Offensive Coordinator | 2-11-1 | 0-0 |
| 1972 San Diego Chargers | Offensive Coordinator | 4-9-1 | 0-0 |
| 1971 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Pass Game Coordinator / Wide Receivers Coach | 4-8-2 | 0-0 |
| 1970 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Pass Game Coordinator / Wide Receivers Coach | 6-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1969 Green Bay Packers | Offensive Pass Game Coordinator / Wide Receivers Coach | 8-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1968 Green Bay Packers | Wide Receivers Coach | 6-7-1 | 0-0 |
| 1967 Green Bay Packers | Wide Receivers Coach | 9-4-1 | 3-0 |
| 1966 Green Bay Packers | Wide Receivers Coach | 12-2-0 | 2-0 |
| 1965 Los Angeles Rams | Wide Receivers Coach | 4-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1964 Los Angeles Rams | Wide Receivers Coach | 5-7-2 | 0-0 |
| 1963 Los Angeles Rams | Wide Receivers Coach | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 14
- Championships won: 1966 and 1967
- Past teams coached for: Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Rams
- College Attended: Bowling Green Falcons
- Date of Birth: Wednesday, October 17, 1928 (88 years old), Galion, Ohio