Greasy Neale
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 63-43-5 | 59.01% | 3-1 | 75.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
Greasy Neale was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1941 to 1950, finishing his career as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Over his ten years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 63-43-5. He was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1941 until the 1950 season, during which time the Eagles went 63-43-5. During his career he was a head coach for ten seasons. During his time leading the Eagles the team won the championship in 1948 and 1949.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 Philadelphia Eagles | Head Coach | 6-6-0 | 0-0 |
| 1949 Philadelphia Eagles | Head Coach | 11-1-0 | 1-0 |
| 1948 Philadelphia Eagles | Head Coach | 9-2-1 | 1-0 |
| 1947 Philadelphia Eagles | Head Coach | 8-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1946 Philadelphia Eagles | Head Coach | 6-5-0 | 0-0 |
| 1945 Philadelphia Eagles | Head Coach | 7-3-0 | 0-0 |
| 1944 Philadelphia Eagles | Head Coach | 7-1-2 | 0-0 |
| 1943 Phi/Pit Eagles/Steelers | Head Coach | 5-4-1 | 0-0 |
| 1942 Philadelphia Eagles | Head Coach | 2-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1941 Philadelphia Eagles | Head Coach | 2-8-1 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 10
- Championships won: 1948 and 1949
- Second in total wins for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Second in winning percentage for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Past teams coached for: Phi/Pit Eagles/Steelers/Philadelphia Eagles
- Greasy Neale hit .357 during the 1919 World Series for the Cincinatti Reds.