San Francisco 49ers special teams coach history
Bruce DeHaven
DeHaven was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2000-2002 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001-2002) and had a 1-2 record under Coach DeHaven in playoff games.
Alan Lowry
Lowry was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992-1995 seasons, a total of four years. Lowry's record as the team's special teams coach was 48-16-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1992-1995) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Lowry in playoff games. In 1994, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach George Seifert, won 49-26.
Lynn Stiles
Stiles was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987-1990 seasons, a total of four years. Stiles' record as the team's special teams coach was 51-12-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1987-1990) and had a 7-2 record under Coach Stiles in playoff games. In 1988, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 20-16. In 1989, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach George Seifert, won 55-10.
Fred Von Appen
Von Appen was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983-1986 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1983-1986) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Von Appen in playoff games. In 1984, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 38-16.
Milt Jackson
Jackson was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980-1982 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1981) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Jackson in playoff games. In 1981, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 26-21.
Dennis Green
Green was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1979 season. Green's record as the team's special teams coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Frank Gansz
Gansz was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1978 season. Gansz's record as the team's special teams coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Ed Alsman
Alsman was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years.
Rich Brooks
Brooks was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1974-1975 seasons, a total of two years.
Chet Franklin
Franklin was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1971-1973 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1971-1972) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Franklin in playoff games.
Ed Beard
Beard was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1973 season. Beard's record as the team's special teams coach was 5-9-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Doug Scovil
Scovil was the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1970 season. Scovil's record as the team's special teams coach was 10-3-1, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Scovil in playoff games.
San Francisco 49ers special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce DeHaven | 2000-2002 | 28-20-0 | 58.3% | 1-2 |
| Alan Lowry | 1992-1995 | 48-16-0 | 75.0% | 5-3 |
| Lynn Stiles | 1987-1990 | 51-12-0 | 81.0% | 7-2 |
| Fred Von Appen | 1983-1986 | 45-18-1 | 71.1% | 4-3 |
| Milt Jackson | 1980-1982 | 22-19-0 | 53.7% | 3-0 |
| Dennis Green | 1979 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Frank Gansz | 1978 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Ed Alsman | 1976-1977 | 13-15-0 | 46.4% | 0-0 |
| Rich Brooks | 1974-1975 | 11-17-0 | 39.3% | 0-0 |
| Ed Beard | 1973 | 5-9-0 | 35.7% | 0-0 |
| Chet Franklin | 1971-1973 | 22-19-1 | 53.6% | 1-2 |
| Doug Scovil | 1970 | 10-3-1 | 75.0% | 1-1 |
San Francisco 49ers special teams coach facts
- Doug Scovil was the first special teams coach in 49ers history in 1970.
- Fred Von Appen, Lynn Stiles, and Alan Lowry coached the most seasons as the 49ers's special teams coach at four seasons.
- Bruce DeHaven was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2002 season.