Jim LaRue
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 90-74-0 | 54.88% | 5-4 | 55.56% |
Biography
Career Summary
Jim LaRue was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1976 to 1989, finishing his career as the defensive backs coach of the Chicago Bears. Over his eleven years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 90-74-0.
Playing Career
LaRue played running back while at college.
Personal Information
LaRue was born on Tuesday, August 11, 1925 in Clinton, Oklahoma. He died on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the age of 89.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1988 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1987 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 11-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1986 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 14-2-0 | 0-1 |
| 1985 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 15-1-0 | 3-0 |
| 1984 Chicago Bears | Defensive Backs Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1983 Chicago Bears | Defensive Secondary Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1982 Chicago Bears | Defensive Secondary Coach | 3-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1981 Chicago Bears | Secondary Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1977 Buffalo Bills | Running Backs Coach | 3-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1976 Buffalo Bills | Running Backs Coach | 2-12-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Championships won: 1985
- Conference Championships won: 1985
- Past teams coached for: Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills
- Colleges Attended: Duke and Maryland
- Position Played: Running Back
- Date of Birth: Tuesday, August 11, 1925 (89 years old), Clinton, Oklahoma