San Francisco 49ers backs coach history

Ed Hughes

Hughes was the backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1968-1970 seasons, a total of three years. Hughes' record as the team's backs coach was 21-17-4, making him the most successful backs coach 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.


San Francisco 49ers backs coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Ed Hughes 1968-1970 21-17-4 54.8% 1-1

San Francisco 49ers backs coach facts

  • Ed Hughes was the first backs coach in 49ers history in 1968.
  • Ed Hughes coached the most seasons as the 49ers's backs coach at three seasons.
  • Ed Hughes was the last coach to hold the position of backs coach, leaving the role after the 1970 season.