Pittsburgh Steelers backfield coach history
Mike Nixon
Nixon was the backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1947-1950, 1961-1964 seasons, a total of eight years. Nixon's record as the team's backfield coach was 51-49-4, making him the third-most successful backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1947) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Nixon in playoff games.
Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff
Dimancheff was the backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1957-1959 seasons, a total of three years. Dimancheff's record as the team's backfield coach was 19-15-2, making him the second-most successful backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Edgar Jones
Jones was the backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1953 season.
Gus Dorais
Dorais was the backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1952 season. Dorais' record as the team's backfield coach was 5-7-0, making him the third-least successful backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Frank Patrick
Patrick was the backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1948 season. Patrick's record as the team's backfield coach was 4-8-0, making him the second-least successful backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
John Michelosen
Michelosen was the backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1946-1947 seasons, a total of two years. Michelosen's record as the team's backfield coach was 13-9-1, making him the most successful backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1947) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Michelosen in playoff games.
Buddy Parker
Parker was the backfield coach for the Chi/Pit Cards/Steelers in the 1944 season. Parker's record as the team's backfield coach was 0-10-0, making him the least successful backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Pittsburgh Steelers backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Nixon | 1947-1950, 1961-1964 | 51-49-4 | 51.0% | 0-1 |
| Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff | 1957-1959 | 19-15-2 | 55.6% | 0-0 |
| Edgar Jones | 1953 | 6-6-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Gus Dorais | 1952 | 5-7-0 | 41.7% | 0-0 |
| Frank Patrick | 1948 | 4-8-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| John Michelosen | 1946-1947 | 13-9-1 | 58.7% | 0-1 |
| Buddy Parker | 1944 | 0-10-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers backfield coach facts
- Buddy Parker was the first backfield coach in Steelers history in 1944.
- Mike Nixon coached the most seasons as the Steelers's backfield coach at eight seasons.
- Mike Nixon was the last coach to hold the position of backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1964 season.