Detroit Lions backfield coach history
Ray McLean
McLean was the backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1959-1963 seasons, a total of five years. McLean's record as the team's backfield coach was 34-29-3, making him the most successful backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Paul Christman
Christman was the backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1954-1955 seasons, a total of two years. Christman's record as the team's backfield coach was 12-11-1, making him the second-most successful backfield coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1954) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Christman in playoff games.
Buddy Parker
Parker was the backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1950 season. Parker's record as the team's backfield coach was 6-6-0, making him the third-most successful backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Bob Winslow
Winslow was the backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1947 season. Winslow's record as the team's backfield coach was 3-9-0, making him the second-least successful backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Lloyd Cardwell
Cardwell was the backfield coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1942 season. Cardwell's record as the team's backfield coach was 0-11-0, making him the least successful backfield coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray McLean | 1959-1963 | 34-29-3 | 53.8% | 0-0 |
| Paul Christman | 1954-1955 | 12-11-1 | 52.1% | 0-1 |
| Buddy Parker | 1950 | 6-6-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bob Winslow | 1947 | 3-9-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Lloyd Cardwell | 1942 | 0-11-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions backfield coach facts
- Lloyd Cardwell was the first backfield coach in Lions history in 1942.
- Ray McLean coached the most seasons as the Lions's backfield coach at five seasons.
- Ray McLean was the last coach to hold the position of backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1963 season.