John Michels
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 243-170-5 | 58.73% | 13-18 | 41.94% |
Biography
Career Summary
John Michels was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1967 to 1994, finishing his career as the offensive line coach of the Minnesota Vikings. Over his twenty-eight years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 243-170-5.
Personal Information
Michels was born on Sunday, February 15, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 87.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1993 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1992 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1991 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1990 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1989 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1988 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1987 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 8-7-0 | 2-1 |
| 1986 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1985 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1984 Minnesota Vikings | Running Backs Coach | 3-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 1983 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1982 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 5-4-0 | 1-1 |
| 1981 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1980 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1979 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1978 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 8-7-1 | 0-1 |
| 1977 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 9-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1976 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 11-2-1 | 2-1 |
| 1975 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 12-2-0 | 0-1 |
| 1974 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 10-4-0 | 2-1 |
| 1973 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 12-2-0 | 2-1 |
| 1972 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 7-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1971 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 11-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 1970 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 12-2-0 | 0-1 |
| 1969 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 12-2-0 | 2-1 |
| 1968 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 8-6-0 | 0-1 |
| 1967 Minnesota Vikings | Offensive Line Coach | 3-8-3 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Championships won: 1969
- Conference Championships won: 1973, 1974, and 1976
- Past teams coached for: Minnesota Vikings
- College Attended: Tennessee Volunteers
- Date of Birth: Sunday, February 15, 1931 (87 years old), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania