Ed Hughes
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 235-191-10 | 55.05% | 10-10 | 50.00% |
Coaching Tree
Parents:
Jack Faulkner, Otto Graham, Bill McPeak, Dick Nolan, Hank Stram
Biography
Career Summary
Ed Hughes was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1960 to 1989, finishing his career as the offensive assistant coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Over his thirty years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 235-191-10. He was also the head coach of the Houston Oilers for the 1971 season. The Oilers went 4-9-1 in this lone season as a head coach. During his career he was a head coach for one season.
Ed Hughes Coaching Tree
Before he was a head coach, Hughes served as an assistant coach for Hank Stram, Jack Faulkner, Bill McPeak, Otto Graham, Dick Nolan, Bob Hollway, Tom Landry, Tommy Hudspeth, Dick Vermeil, Mike Ditka, and Buddy Ryan. Seven of these years were spent on Ditka's coaching staff.
Playing Career
Hughes played defensive back while at college.
Personal Information
Hughes was born on Sunday, October 23, 1927 in Buffalo, New York. He died on Friday, June 23, 2000 at the age of 72.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Philadelphia Eagles | Offensive Assistant Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1988 Chicago Bears | Offensive Coordinator | 12-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1987 Chicago Bears | Offensive Coordinator | 11-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1986 Chicago Bears | Offensive Coordinator | 14-2-0 | 0-1 |
| 1985 Chicago Bears | Offensive Coordinator | 15-1-0 | 3-0 |
| 1984 Chicago Bears | Offensive Coordinator | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1983 Chicago Bears | Offensive Coordinator | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1982 Chicago Bears | Offensive Coordinator | 3-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1981 Philadelphia Eagles | Offensive Assistant Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1980 New Orleans Saints | Offensive Coordinator | 1-15-0 | 0-0 |
| 1979 New Orleans Saints | Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Backfield Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1978 New Orleans Saints | Offensive Coordinator | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1977 Detroit Lions | Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach / Wide Receivers Coach | 6-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1976 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Backfield Coach | 11-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 1975 Dallas Cowboys | Quarterbacks Coach / Wide Receivers Coach | 10-4-0 | 2-1 |
| 1974 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Backfield Coach | 8-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1973 Dallas Cowboys | Offensive Backfield Coach | 10-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1972 St. Louis Cardinals | Assistant Coach | 4-9-1 | 0-0 |
| 1971 Houston Oilers | Head Coach | 4-9-1 | 0-0 |
| 1970 San Francisco 49ers | Chief of Offense / Backs Coach | 10-3-1 | 1-1 |
| 1969 San Francisco 49ers | Chief of Offense / Backs Coach | 4-8-2 | 0-0 |
| 1968 San Francisco 49ers | Chief of Offense / Backs Coach | 7-6-1 | 0-0 |
| 1967 Washington Redskins | Defensive Backs Coach | 5-6-3 | 0-0 |
| 1966 Washington Redskins | Defensive Backs Coach | 7-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1965 Washington Redskins | Defensive Backs Coach | 6-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1964 Washington Redskins | Defensive Backs Coach | 6-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1963 Denver Broncos | Defensive Backs Coach | 2-11-1 | 0-0 |
| 1962 Dallas Texans | Defensive Backs Coach | 11-3-0 | 1-0 |
| 1961 Dallas Texans | Defensive Backs Coach | 6-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1960 Dallas Texans | Defensive Backs Coach | 8-6-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 1
- Years as a coordinator: 11
- Championships won: 1962 and 1985
- Conference Championships won: 1975 and 1985
- Past teams coached for: Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Oilers, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, Denver Broncos, Dallas Texans
- College Attended: Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- Positions Played: Defensive Back
- Date of Birth: Sunday, October 23, 1927 (72 years old), Buffalo, New York