Buffalo Bills head coach history

Red Dawson

Dawson was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Bisons in the 1946-1949 seasons, a total of four years. Dawson's record as the team's head coach was 23-26-5, making him the most successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1948-1949) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Dawson in playoff games.


Buffalo Bills head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Red Dawson 1946-1949 23-26-5 47.2% 1-2

Buffalo Bills head coach facts

  • Red Dawson was the first head coach in Bills history in 1946.
  • Red Dawson coached the most seasons as the Bills's head coach at four seasons.
  • Red Dawson was the last coach to hold the position of head coach, leaving the role after the 1949 season.