Detroit Lions special assignments coach history

Don Doll

Doll was the special assignments coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. Doll's record as the team's special assignments coach was 17-23-1, making him the most successful special assignments coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Doll in playoff games.


Detroit Lions special assignments coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Don Doll 1982-1984 17-23-1 42.7% 0-2

Detroit Lions special assignments coach facts

  • Don Doll was the first special assignments coach in Lions history in 1982.
  • Don Doll coached the most seasons as the Lions's special assignments coach at three seasons.
  • Don Doll was the last coach to hold the position of special assignments coach, leaving the role after the 1984 season.