Russ Thomas
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 164-189-9 | 46.55% | 3-3 | 50.00% |
Biography
Career Summary
Russ Thomas was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1952 to 1989, finishing his career as the general manager of the Detroit Lions. Over his twenty-five years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 164-189-9.
Personal Information
Thomas was born on Thursday, July 24, 1924 in Griffithsville, West Virginia. He died on Tuesday, March 19, 1991 at the age of 66.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1988 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 4-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1987 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 4-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1986 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1985 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1984 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 4-11-1 | 0-0 |
| 1983 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 9-7-0 | 0-1 |
| 1982 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 4-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 1981 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1980 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1979 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 2-14-0 | 0-0 |
| 1978 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1977 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 6-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1976 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 6-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 1975 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 7-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1974 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 7-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1973 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 6-7-1 | 0-0 |
| 1972 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 8-5-1 | 0-0 |
| 1971 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 7-6-1 | 0-0 |
| 1970 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 10-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1969 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 9-4-1 | 0-0 |
| 1968 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 4-8-2 | 0-0 |
| 1967 Detroit Lions | General Manager | 5-7-2 | 0-0 |
| 1953 Detroit Lions | Assistant Coach | 10-2-0 | 1-0 |
| 1952 Detroit Lions | Assistant Coach | 9-3-0 | 2-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Championships won: 1952 and 1953
- Past teams coached for: Detroit Lions
- Date of Birth: Thursday, July 24, 1924 (66 years old), Griffithsville, West Virginia