San Francisco 49ers chief of offense history
Ed Hughes
Hughes was the chief of offense for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1968-1970 seasons, a total of three years. Hughes' record as the team's chief of offense was 21-17-4, making him the most successful chief of offense in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Hughes in playoff games.
Bill Johnson
Johnson was the chief of offense for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1955-1967 seasons, a total of thirteen years. Johnson's record as the team's chief of offense was 76-89-5, making him the second-most successful chief of offense in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1957) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.
San Francisco 49ers chief of offense record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Hughes | 1968-1970 | 21-17-4 | 54.8% | 1-1 |
| Bill Johnson | 1955-1967 | 76-89-5 | 46.2% | 0-1 |
San Francisco 49ers chief of offense facts
- Bill Johnson was the first chief of offense in 49ers history in 1955.
- Bill Johnson coached the most seasons as the 49ers's chief of offense at thirteen seasons.
- Ed Hughes was the last coach to hold the position of chief of offense, leaving the role after the 1970 season.