San Francisco 49ers interim head coach history

Jim Tomsula

Tomsula was the interim head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2010 season. Tomsula's record as the team's interim head coach was 1-0-0, making him the most successful interim head coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Mike Singletary

Singletary was the interim head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2008 season. Singletary's record as the team's interim head coach was 5-4-0, making him the second-most successful interim head coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Fred O'Connor

O'Connor was the interim head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1978 season. O'Connor's record as the team's interim head coach was 1-6-0, making him the least successful interim head coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Jack Christiansen

Christiansen was the interim head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1963 season. Christiansen's record as the team's interim head coach was 2-9-0, making him the third-most successful interim head coach in San Francisco 49ers history.


San Francisco 49ers interim head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jim Tomsula 2010 1-0-0 100.0% 0-0
Mike Singletary 2008 5-4-0 55.6% 0-0
Fred O'Connor 1978 1-6-0 14.3% 0-0
Jack Christiansen 1963 2-9-0 18.2% 0-0

San Francisco 49ers interim head coach facts

  • Jack Christiansen was the first interim head coach in 49ers history in 1963.
  • Jack Christiansen, Fred O'Connor, Mike Singletary, and Jim Tomsula coached the most seasons as the 49ers's interim head coach at one season.
  • Jim Tomsula was the last coach to hold the position of interim head coach, leaving the role after the 2010 season.