Detroit Lions line coach history
C.A. Temerario
Temerario was the line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1948-1949 seasons, a total of two years. Temerario's record as the team's line coach was 6-18-0, making him the third-most successful line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Lou Zarza
Zarza was the line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1948 season. Zarza's record as the team's line coach was 2-10-0, making him the second-least successful line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Joe Bach
Bach was the line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1943-1947 seasons, a total of five years. Bach's record as the team's line coach was 20-31-2, making him the second-most successful line coach in Detroit Lions history.
John Weithe
Weithe was the line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1942 season. Weithe's record as the team's line coach was 0-11-0, making him the least successful line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Roy Miller
Miller was the line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1941-1942 seasons, a total of two years. Miller's record as the team's line coach was 4-17-1, making him the third-least successful line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Hunk Anderson
Anderson was the line coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1939 season. Anderson's record as the team's line coach was 6-5-0, making him the most successful line coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.A. Temerario | 1948-1949 | 6-18-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Lou Zarza | 1948 | 2-10-0 | 16.7% | 0-0 |
| Joe Bach | 1943-1947 | 20-31-2 | 39.6% | 0-0 |
| Roy Miller | 1941-1942 | 4-17-1 | 20.5% | 0-0 |
| John Weithe | 1942 | 0-11-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
| Hunk Anderson | 1939 | 6-5-0 | 54.5% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions line coach facts
- Hunk Anderson was the first line coach in Lions history in 1939.
- Joe Bach coached the most seasons as the Lions's line coach at five seasons.
- C.A. Temerario was the last coach to hold the position of line coach, leaving the role after the 1949 season.