Detroit Lions overall defensive coach history

Jim David

David was the overall defensive coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1967-1972 seasons, a total of six years. David's record as the team's overall defensive coach was 43-34-7, making him the most successful overall defensive coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 0-1 record under Coach David in playoff games.


Detroit Lions overall defensive coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jim David 1967-1972 43-34-7 55.4% 0-1

Detroit Lions overall defensive coach facts

  • Jim David was the first overall defensive coach in Lions history in 1967.
  • Jim David coached the most seasons as the Lions's overall defensive coach at six seasons.
  • Jim David was the last coach to hold the position of overall defensive coach, leaving the role after the 1972 season.