Detroit Lions offensive ends coach history

John North

North was the offensive ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1966 season. North's record as the team's offensive ends coach was 4-9-1, making him the third-most successful offensive ends coach in Detroit Lions history.

Austin "Ray" Renfro

Renfro was the offensive ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1965 season. Renfro's record as the team's offensive ends coach was 6-7-1, making him the second-most successful offensive ends coach in Detroit Lions history.

Bob Nussbaumer

Nussbaumer was the offensive ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1963-1964 seasons, a total of two years. Nussbaumer's record as the team's offensive ends coach was 12-13-3, making him the most successful offensive ends coach in Detroit Lions history.


Detroit Lions offensive ends coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
John North 1966 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0
Austin "Ray" Renfro 1965 6-7-1 46.4% 0-0
Bob Nussbaumer 1963-1964 12-13-3 48.2% 0-0

Detroit Lions offensive ends coach facts

  • Bob Nussbaumer was the first offensive ends coach in Lions history in 1963.
  • Bob Nussbaumer coached the most seasons as the Lions's offensive ends coach at two seasons.
  • John North was the last coach to hold the position of offensive ends coach, leaving the role after the 1966 season.