Bill McPherson
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 269-170-1 | 61.25% | 23-14 | 62.16% |
Biography
Career Summary
Bill McPherson was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1978 to 2005, finishing his career as the director of pro personnel of the San Francisco 49ers. Over his twenty-eight years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 269-170-1.
Career Awards
During the 1993 season as the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers he coached Dana Stubblefield to the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Personal Information
McPherson was born on Saturday, October 24, 1931. He died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the age of 88.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 San Francisco 49ers | Director of Pro Personnel | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2004 San Francisco 49ers | Director of Pro Personnel | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 2003 San Francisco 49ers | Director of Pro Personnel | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002 San Francisco 49ers | Director of Pro Personnel | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 2001 San Francisco 49ers | Director of Pro Personnel | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 2000 San Francisco 49ers | Director of Pro Personnel | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1999 San Francisco 49ers | Director of Pro Personnel | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1998 San Francisco 49ers | Assistant Head Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1997 San Francisco 49ers | Assistant Head Coach | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 1996 San Francisco 49ers | Assistant Head Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1995 San Francisco 49ers | Assistant Head Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1994 San Francisco 49ers | Assistant Head Coach | 13-3-0 | 3-0 |
| 1993 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1992 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Coordinator | 14-2-0 | 1-1 |
| 1991 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1990 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Coordinator | 14-2-0 | 1-1 |
| 1989 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Coordinator | 14-2-0 | 3-0 |
| 1988 San Francisco 49ers | Linebackers Coach | 10-6-0 | 3-0 |
| 1987 San Francisco 49ers | Linebackers Coach | 13-2-0 | 0-1 |
| 1986 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Line Coach | 10-5-1 | 0-1 |
| 1985 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1984 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Line Coach | 15-1-0 | 3-0 |
| 1983 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1982 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Line Coach | 3-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1981 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Line Coach | 13-3-0 | 3-0 |
| 1980 San Francisco 49ers | Defensive Line Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1979 San Francisco 49ers | Linebackers Coach | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 1978 Philadelphia Eagles | Linebackers Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as a coordinator: 5
- Championships won: 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, and 1994
- Conference Championships won: 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, and 1994
- Past teams coached for: San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles
- College Attended: Santa Clara Broncos
- Date of Birth: Saturday, October 24, 1931 (88 years old)