Dallas Cowboys special teams coach history
Bruce Read
Read was the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Read's record as the team's special teams coach was 22-10-0, making him the third-most successful special teams coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Read in playoff games.
Bruce DeHaven
DeHaven was the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003-2006 seasons, a total of four years. DeHaven's record as the team's special teams coach was 34-30-0, making him the third-least successful special teams coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2003, 2006) and had a 0-2 record under Coach DeHaven in playoff games.
Joe Avezzano
Avezzano was the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990-2002 seasons, a total of thirteen years. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1991-1996, 1998-1999) and had a 12-5 record under Coach Avezzano in playoff games. In 1992, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Jimmy Johnson, won 52-17. In 1993, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Jimmy Johnson, won 30-13. In 1995, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Barry Switzer, won 27-17.
Bill Bates
Bates was the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Bates in playoff games.
Alan Lowry
Lowry was the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982-1986, 1989 seasons, a total of six years. Lowry's record as the team's special teams coach was 45-44-0, making him the second-least successful special teams coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1982-1983, 1985) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Lowry in playoff games.
Mike Solari
Solari was the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Solari's record as the team's special teams coach was 10-21-0, making him the least successful special teams coach in Dallas Cowboys history.
Mike Ditka
Ditka was the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1975-1981 seasons, a total of seven years. Ditka's record as the team's special teams coach was 80-26-0, making him the most successful special teams coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1975-1981) and had a 10-6 record under Coach Ditka 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.
Dan Reeves
Reeves was the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1974 season.
Bobby Franklin
Franklin was the special teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1972 season. Franklin's record as the team's special teams coach was 10-4-0, making him the second-most successful special teams coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1972) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Franklin in playoff games.
Dallas Cowboys special teams coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Read | 2007-2008 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Bruce DeHaven | 2003-2006 | 34-30-0 | 53.1% | 0-2 |
| Joe Avezzano | 1990-2002 | 116-92-0 | 55.8% | 12-5 |
| Bill Bates | 1998-1999 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-2 |
| Alan Lowry | 1982-1986, 1989 | 45-44-0 | 50.6% | 2-3 |
| Mike Solari | 1987-1988 | 10-21-0 | 32.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike Ditka | 1975-1981 | 80-26-0 | 75.5% | 10-6 |
| Dan Reeves | 1974 | 8-6-0 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
| Bobby Franklin | 1972 | 10-4-0 | 71.4% | 1-1 |
Dallas Cowboys special teams coach facts
- Bobby Franklin was the first special teams coach in Cowboys history in 1972.
- Joe Avezzano coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's special teams coach at thirteen seasons.
- Bruce Read was the last coach to hold the position of special teams coach, leaving the role after the 2008 season.