Detroit Lions ends coach history
Bob Dove
Dove was the ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1958-1959 seasons, a total of two years. Dove's record as the team's ends coach was 7-15-2, making him the second-most successful ends coach in Detroit Lions history.
George Wilson
Wilson was the ends coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1949-1956 seasons, a total of eight years. Wilson's record as the team's ends coach was 57-37-2, making him the most successful ends coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1952-1954) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Wilson in playoff games.
Detroit Lions ends coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Dove | 1958-1959 | 7-15-2 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| George Wilson | 1949-1956 | 57-37-2 | 60.4% | 3-1 |
Detroit Lions ends coach facts
- George Wilson was the first ends coach in Lions history in 1949.
- George Wilson coached the most seasons as the Lions's ends coach at eight seasons.
- Bob Dove was the last coach to hold the position of ends coach, leaving the role after the 1959 season.