Hugh Taylor
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 49-74-3 | 40.08% | 1-0 | 100.00% |
Coaching Tree
Parents:
Sammy Baugh, Sid Gillman, Bulldog Turner
Biography
Career Summary
Hugh Taylor was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1960 to 1968, finishing his career as the offensive ends coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over his nine years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 49-74-3. He was also the head coach of the Houston Oilers for the 1965 season. The Oilers went 4-10-0 in this lone season as a head coach. During his career he was a head coach for one season.
Career Awards
During the 1963 season as the offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers he coached Tobin Rote to the AP AFL Player of the Year.
Hugh Taylor Coaching Tree
Before he was a head coach, Taylor served as an assistant coach for Sammy Baugh, Bulldog Turner, Sid Gillman, and Bill Austin. During this time, he coached for three years for Sammy Baugh and Bill Austin.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Pittsburgh Steelers | Offensive Ends Coach | 2-11-1 | 0-0 |
| 1967 Pittsburgh Steelers | Ends Coach | 4-9-1 | 0-0 |
| 1966 Pittsburgh Steelers | Ends Coach | 5-8-1 | 0-0 |
| 1965 Houston Oilers | Head Coach | 4-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1964 Houston Oilers | Defensive Backs Coach | 4-10-0 | 0-0 |
| 1963 San Diego Chargers | Offensive Coordinator | 11-3-0 | 1-0 |
| 1962 New York Titans | Ends Coach | 5-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 1961 New York Titans | Ends Coach | 7-7-0 | 0-0 |
| 1960 New York Titans | Ends Coach | 7-7-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Years as head coach: 1
- Years as a coordinator: 1
- Championships won: 1963
- Past teams coached for: Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Oilers, San Diego Chargers, New York Titans