Detroit Lions kickers coach history

Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin

Martin was the kickers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1972 season. Martin's record as the team's kickers coach was 8-5-1, making him the most successful kickers coach in Detroit Lions history.


Detroit Lions kickers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin 1972 8-5-1 60.7% 0-0

Detroit Lions kickers coach facts

  • Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin was the first kickers coach in Lions history in 1972.
  • Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin coached the most seasons as the Lions's kickers coach at one season.
  • Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin was the last coach to hold the position of kickers coach, leaving the role after the 1972 season.