Leeman Bennett
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 114-99-4 | 53.46% | 4-7 | 36.36% |
Coaching Tree
Parents:
Bob Hollway, Chuck Knox, Joe Schmidt, Charley Winner
Biography
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Career Summary
Leeman Bennett was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 to 1986, finishing his career as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over his fifteen years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 114-99-4. During his career he was a head coach for eight seasons, first with the Atlanta Falcons. He led the Falcons for six seasons, compiling a record of 46-41-0. His next head coaching stint was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1985 to 1986, as he led the team to a 4-28-0 record. During his entire head coaching career, his two teams combined for a record of 50-69-0 across eight seasons including going 1-3-0 in the playoffs.
Career Awards
As the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons he coached two players to award-winning seasons: Al Richardson, AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1980; Buddy Curry, AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1980.
Leeman Bennett Coaching Tree
Before he was a head coach, Bennett served as an assistant coach for Charley Winner, Bob Hollway, Joe Schmidt, and Chuck Knox. Four of these years were spent on Knox's coaching staff.
Personal Information
Bennett was born on Monday, June 20, 1938 in Paducah, Kentucky.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Head Coach | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 1985 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Head Coach | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 1982 Atlanta Falcons | Head Coach | 5-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1981 Atlanta Falcons | Head Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1980 Atlanta Falcons | Head Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1979 Atlanta Falcons | Head Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1978 Atlanta Falcons | Head Coach | 9-7-0 | 1-1 |
| 1977 Atlanta Falcons | Head Coach | 7-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1976 Los Angeles Rams | Wide Receivers Coach | 10-3-1 | 1-1 |
| 1975 Los Angeles Rams | Wide Receivers Coach | 12-2-0 | 1-1 |
| 1974 Los Angeles Rams | Wide Receivers Coach | 10-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1973 Los Angeles Rams | Wide Receivers Coach | 12-2-0 | 0-1 |
| 1972 Detroit Lions | Offensive Backfield Coach | 8-5-1 | 0-0 |
| 1971 St. Louis Cardinals | Offensive Backs Coach | 4-9-1 | 0-0 |
| 1970 St. Louis Cardinals | Offensive Backs Coach | 8-5-1 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 8
- Third in total wins for the Atlanta Falcons.
- Third in winning percentage for the Atlanta Falcons.
- Past teams coached for: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, St. Louis Cardinals
- College Attended: Kentucky Wildcats
- Date of Birth: Monday, June 20, 1938 (86 years old), Paducah, Kentucky