Dallas Cowboys offensive backfield coach history
Ed Hughes
Hughes was the offensive backfield coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1973-1974, 1976 seasons, a total of three years. Hughes' record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 29-13-0, making him the second-most successful offensive backfield coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1973, 1976) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Hughes in playoff games.
Dan Reeves
Reeves was the offensive backfield coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1970-1972, 1975 seasons, a total of four years. Reeves' record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 41-15-0, making him the most successful offensive backfield coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1970-1972, 1975) and had a 8-3 record under Coach Reeves 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. 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.
Ermal Allen
Allen was the offensive backfield coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1962-1969 seasons, a total of eight years. Allen's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 63-45-4, making him the third-most successful offensive backfield coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1966-1969) and had a 1-4 record under Coach Allen in playoff games.
Dallas Cowboys offensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Hughes | 1973-1974, 1976 | 29-13-0 | 69.0% | 1-2 |
| Dan Reeves | 1970-1972, 1975 | 41-15-0 | 73.2% | 8-3 |
| Ermal Allen | 1962-1969 | 63-45-4 | 58.0% | 1-4 |
Dallas Cowboys offensive backfield coach facts
- Ermal Allen was the first offensive backfield coach in Cowboys history in 1962.
- Ermal Allen coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's offensive backfield coach at eight seasons.
- Ed Hughes was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1976 season.