New York Giants line coach history
Johnny Dell Isola
Dell Isola was the line coach for the New York Giants in the 1957-1959 seasons, a total of three years. Dell Isola's record as the team's line coach was 26-10-0, making him the most successful line coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1958-1959) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Dell Isola in playoff games.
Ed Kolman
Kolman was the line coach for the New York Giants in the 1950-1954 seasons, a total of five years. Kolman's record as the team's line coach was 36-23-1, making him the third-most successful line coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1950) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Kolman in playoff games.
Richard "Red" Smith
Smith was the line coach for the New York Giants in the 1944-1949 seasons, a total of six years. Smith's record as the team's line coach was 30-32-5, making him the least successful line coach in New York Giants history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1944, 1946) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Bill Owen
Owen was the line coach for the New York Giants in the 1937 season. Owen's record as the team's line coach was 6-3-2, making him the second-most successful line coach in New York Giants history.
New York Giants line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Dell Isola | 1957-1959 | 26-10-0 | 72.2% | 1-2 |
| Ed Kolman | 1950-1954 | 36-23-1 | 60.8% | 0-1 |
| Richard "Red" Smith | 1944-1949 | 30-32-5 | 48.5% | 0-2 |
| Bill Owen | 1937 | 6-3-2 | 63.6% | 0-0 |
New York Giants line coach facts
- Bill Owen was the first line coach in Giants history in 1937.
- Richard "Red" Smith coached the most seasons as the Giants's line coach at six seasons.
- Johnny Dell Isola was the last coach to hold the position of line coach, leaving the role after the 1959 season.