San Francisco 49ers offensive backs coach history

Doug Scovil

Scovil was the offensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1971-1975 seasons, a total of five years. Scovil's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 33-36-1, making him the second-most successful offensive backs coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1971-1972) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Scovil in playoff games.

Red Hickey

Hickey was the offensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1955-1958 seasons, a total of four years. Hickey's record as the team's offensive backs coach was 23-24-1, making him the most successful offensive backs coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1957) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Hickey in playoff games.


San Francisco 49ers offensive backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Doug Scovil 1971-1975 33-36-1 47.9% 1-2
Red Hickey 1955-1958 23-24-1 49.0% 0-1

San Francisco 49ers offensive backs coach facts

  • Red Hickey was the first offensive backs coach in 49ers history in 1955.
  • Doug Scovil coached the most seasons as the 49ers's offensive backs coach at five seasons.
  • Doug Scovil was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backs coach, leaving the role after the 1975 season.