Joe Stydahar
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 65-53-6 | 54.84% | 3-3 | 50.00% |
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Biography
Joe Stydahar was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1947 to 1964, finishing his career as the defensive line coach of the Chicago Bears. Over his ten years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 65-53-6. During his career he was a head coach for five seasons, first with the Los Angeles Rams. He led the Rams for three seasons, compiling a record of 26-10-0. In 1951, the Rams won the championship against the Cleveland Browns 24-17. His next head coaching stint was with the Chicago Cardinals from 1953 to 1954, as he led the team to a 3-20-1 record. During his entire head coaching career, his two teams combined for a record of 29-30-1 across five seasons including going 2-2-0 in the playoffs.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Chicago Bears | Defensive Line Coach | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1963 Chicago Bears | Defensive Line Coach | 11-1-2 | 1-0 |
| 1954 Chicago Cardinals | Head Coach | 2-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1953 Chicago Cardinals | Head Coach | 1-10-1 | 0-0 |
| 1952 Los Angeles Rams | Head Coach | 9-3-0 | 0-1 |
| 1951 Los Angeles Rams | Head Coach | 8-4-0 | 1-0 |
| 1950 Los Angeles Rams | Head Coach | 9-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 1949 Los Angeles Rams | Line Coach | 8-2-2 | 0-1 |
| 1948 Los Angeles Rams | Line Coach | 6-5-1 | 0-0 |
| 1947 Los Angeles Rams | Line Coach | 6-6-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 5
- Championships won: 1951 and 1963
- Second in winning percentage for the Los Angeles Rams.
- Past teams coached for: Chicago Bears, Chicago Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams