Joe Bach
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 45-77-3 | 37.20% | 0-0 | 0.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
Joe Bach was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1935 to 1953, finishing his career as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over his eleven years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 45-77-3. He was the head coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1935 until the 1953 season, during which time the Pirates went 21-27-0. During his career he was a head coach for four seasons.
Joe Bach Coaching Tree
Before he was a head coach, Bach served as an assistant coach for Gus Dorais, Clipper Smith, and Charley Ewart. Five of these years were spent on Dorais' coaching staff.
Personal Information
Bach was born on Thursday, January 17, 1901 in Tower, Minnesota. He died on Monday, October 24, 1966 at the age of 65.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Pittsburgh Steelers | Head Coach | 6-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1952 Pittsburgh Steelers | Head Coach | 5-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1949 New York Bulldogs | Line Coach | 1-10-1 | 0-0 |
| 1948 Boston Yanks | Line Coach | 3-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1947 Detroit Lions | Line Coach | 3-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1946 Detroit Lions | Line Coach | 1-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1945 Detroit Lions | Line Coach | 7-3-0 | 0-0 |
| 1944 Detroit Lions | Line Coach | 6-3-1 | 0-0 |
| 1943 Detroit Lions | Line Coach | 3-6-1 | 0-0 |
| 1936 Pittsburgh Pirates | Head Coach | 6-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1935 Pittsburgh Pirates | Head Coach | 4-8-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 4
- Fifth in winning percentage for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Past teams coached for: Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Bulldogs, Boston Yanks, Detroit Lions
- Date of Birth: Thursday, January 17, 1901 (65 years old), Tower, Minnesota