Dallas Texans head coach history

Jimmy Phelan

Phelan was the head coach for the Dallas Texans and New York Yanks in the 1951-1952 seasons, a total of two years. Phelan's record as the team's head coach was 2-20-2, making him the second-most successful head coach in Dallas Texans history.

Norman "Red" Strader

Strader was the head coach for the New York Yanks in the 1950 season. Strader's record as the team's head coach was 7-5-0, making him the most successful head coach in Dallas Texans history.

Charley Ewart

Ewart was the head coach for the New York Bulldogs in the 1949 season. Ewart's record as the team's head coach was 1-10-1, making him the second-most successful head coach in Dallas Texans history.


Dallas Texans head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jimmy Phelan 1951-1952 2-20-2 12.5% 0-0
Norman "Red" Strader 1950 7-5-0 58.3% 0-0
Charley Ewart 1949 1-10-1 12.5% 0-0

Dallas Texans head coach facts

  • Charley Ewart was the first head coach in Texans history in 1949.
  • Jimmy Phelan coached the most seasons as the Texans's head coach at two seasons.
  • Jimmy Phelan was the last coach to hold the position of head coach, leaving the role after the 1952 season.