Dallas Cowboys defensive backfield coach history
Gene Stallings
Stallings was the defensive backfield coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1972-1985 seasons, a total of fourteen years. Stallings' record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 145-60-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backfield coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs twelve times (1972-1973, 1975-1983, 1985) and had a 14-11 record under Coach Stallings in playoff games. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, lost 17-21. In 1977, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, won 27-10. In 1978, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, lost 31-35.
Bobby Franklin
Franklin was the defensive backfield coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1968-1971 seasons, a total of four years. Franklin's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 44-11-1, making him the most successful defensive backfield coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1968-1971) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Franklin in playoff games. In 1970, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, lost 13-16. In 1971, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, won 24-3.
Dick Nolan
Nolan was the defensive backfield coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1962-1967 seasons, a total of six years. Nolan's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 40-41-3, making him the third-most successful defensive backfield coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1966-1967) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Nolan in playoff games.
Dallas Cowboys defensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Stallings | 1972-1985 | 145-60-0 | 70.7% | 14-11 |
| Bobby Franklin | 1968-1971 | 44-11-1 | 79.5% | 5-3 |
| Dick Nolan | 1962-1967 | 40-41-3 | 49.4% | 1-2 |
Dallas Cowboys defensive backfield coach facts
- Dick Nolan was the first defensive backfield coach in Cowboys history in 1962.
- Gene Stallings coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's defensive backfield coach at fourteen seasons.
- Gene Stallings was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1985 season.