Chicago Bears backfield coach history

Red Grange

Grange was the backfield coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1935-1937 seasons, a total of three years. Grange's record as the team's backfield coach was 24-8-3, making him the most successful backfield coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1937) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Grange in playoff games.


Chicago Bears backfield coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Red Grange 1935-1937 24-8-3 72.9% 0-1

Chicago Bears backfield coach facts

  • Red Grange was the first backfield coach in Bears history in 1935.
  • Red Grange coached the most seasons as the Bears's backfield coach at three seasons.
  • Red Grange was the last coach to hold the position of backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1937 season.