Jerry Smith
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 172-175-10 | 49.58% | 5-8 | 38.46% |
Biography
Career Summary
Jerry Smith was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1960 to 1985, finishing his career as the special teams coach of the St. Louis Cardinals. Over his twenty-five years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 172-175-10.
Personal Information
Smith was born on Tuesday, September 9, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio. He died on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the age of 80.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 St. Louis Cardinals | Special Teams Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 1983 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 6-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1982 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 6-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 1981 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 10-6-0 | 1-1 |
| 1980 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 1979 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 12-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1978 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 9-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1977 San Diego Chargers | Defensive Line Coach | 7-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1976 Baltimore Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 11-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 1975 Baltimore Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 10-4-0 | 0-1 |
| 1974 Baltimore Colts | Defensive Line Coach | 2-12-0 | 0-0 |
| 1973 Cleveland Browns | Offensive Line Coach | 7-5-2 | 0-0 |
| 1972 Houston Oilers | Defensive Line Coach | 1-13-0 | 0-0 |
| 1971 Denver Broncos | Interim Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach | 4-9-1 | 0-0 |
| 1970 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach | 2-11-1 | 0-0 |
| 1969 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1968 Buffalo Bills | Offensive Line Coach | 1-12-1 | 0-0 |
| 1967 Buffalo Bills | Offensive Line Coach | 4-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1966 Buffalo Bills | Offensive Line Coach | 9-4-1 | 0-1 |
| 1965 Buffalo Bills | Offensive Line Coach | 10-3-1 | 1-0 |
| 1964 Buffalo Bills | Offensive Line Coach | 12-2-0 | 1-0 |
| 1963 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 7-6-1 | 0-1 |
| 1962 Buffalo Bills | Defensive Line Coach | 7-6-1 | 0-0 |
| 1961 Boston Patriots | Defensive Line Coach | 9-4-1 | 0-0 |
| 1960 Boston Patriots | Defensive Line Coach / Linebackers Coach | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Named the interim head coach during the 1971 season for the Denver Broncos
- Years as a coordinator: 2
- Championships won: 1964 and 1965
- Past teams coached for: St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns, Houston Oilers, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, Boston Patriots
- College Attended: Wisconsin Badgers
- Date of Birth: Tuesday, September 9, 1930 (80 years old), Dayton, Ohio