Detroit Lions assistant coach history
Joe Schmidt
Schmidt was the assistant coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1966 season. Schmidt's record as the team's assistant coach was 4-9-1, making him the second-least successful assistant coach in Detroit Lions history.
Bob Nussbaumer
Nussbaumer was the assistant coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1957-1962 seasons, a total of six years. Nussbaumer's record as the team's assistant coach was 41-32-3, making him the third-most successful assistant coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1957) and had a 2-0 record under Coach Nussbaumer in playoff games.
Russ Thomas
Thomas was the assistant coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1952-1953 seasons, a total of two years. Thomas' record as the team's assistant coach was 19-5-0, making him the most successful assistant coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1952-1953) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Thomas in playoff games.
Earl Brown
Brown was the assistant coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1951 season. Brown's record as the team's assistant coach was 7-4-1, making him the second-most successful assistant coach in Detroit Lions history.
Bull Karcis
Karcis was the assistant coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1942 season. Karcis' record as the team's assistant coach was 0-11-0, making him the least successful assistant coach in Detroit Lions history.
Clare Randolph
Randolph was the assistant coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1940 season. Randolph's record as the team's assistant coach was 5-5-1, making him the third-least successful assistant coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Schmidt | 1966 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Bob Nussbaumer | 1957-1962 | 41-32-3 | 55.9% | 2-0 |
| Russ Thomas | 1952-1953 | 19-5-0 | 79.2% | 3-0 |
| Earl Brown | 1951 | 7-4-1 | 62.5% | 0-0 |
| Bull Karcis | 1942 | 0-11-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
| Clare Randolph | 1940 | 5-5-1 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions assistant coach facts
- Clare Randolph was the first assistant coach in Lions history in 1940.
- Bob Nussbaumer coached the most seasons as the Lions's assistant coach at six seasons.
- Joe Schmidt was the last coach to hold the position of assistant coach, leaving the role after the 1966 season.