Chicago Bears assistant coach history
Luke Johnsos
Johnsos was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1937-1942, 1946-1968 seasons, a total of twenty-nine years. Johnsos' record as the team's assistant coach was 217-124-10, making him the third-least successful assistant coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1937, 1940-1941, 1946, 1950, 1956, 1963) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Johnsos in playoff games.
George Allen
Allen was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1959-1961 seasons, a total of three years. Allen's record as the team's assistant coach was 21-16-1, making him the least successful assistant coach in Chicago Bears history.
Chuck Mather
Mather was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1958 season.
Sid Luckman
Luckman was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1958 season.
George Connor
Connor was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1958 season.
Bulldog Turner
Turner was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1953-1956 seasons, a total of four years. Turner's record as the team's assistant coach was 28-18-2, making him the second-least successful assistant coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1956) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Turner in playoff games.
Paddy Driscoll
Driscoll was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1936, 1941-1955 seasons, a total of sixteen years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1941-1943, 1946, 1950) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Driscoll in playoff games.
George Wilson
Wilson was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1947-1948 seasons, a total of two years. Wilson's record as the team's assistant coach was 18-6-0, making him the third-most successful assistant coach in Chicago Bears history.
Carl Brumbaugh
Brumbaugh was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1944 season.
Hunk Anderson
Anderson was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1942 season. Anderson's record as the team's assistant coach was 5-0-0, making him the most successful assistant coach in Chicago Bears history.
Laurie Walquist
Walquist was the assistant coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1933-1934 seasons, a total of two years. Walquist's record as the team's assistant coach was 22-2-1, making him the second-most successful assistant coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1933-1934) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Walquist in playoff games.
Chicago Bears assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Johnsos | 1937-1942, 1946-1968 | 217-124-10 | 63.2% | 5-3 |
| George Allen | 1959-1961 | 21-16-1 | 56.6% | 0-0 |
| George Connor | 1958 | 8-4-0 | 66.7% | 0-0 |
| Sid Luckman | 1958 | 8-4-0 | 66.7% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Mather | 1958 | 8-4-0 | 66.7% | 0-0 |
| Bulldog Turner | 1953-1956 | 28-18-2 | 60.4% | 0-1 |
| Paddy Driscoll | 1936, 1941-1955 | 122-57-4 | 67.8% | 4-2 |
| George Wilson | 1947-1948 | 18-6-0 | 75.0% | 0-0 |
| Carl Brumbaugh | 1944 | 6-3-1 | 65.0% | 0-0 |
| Hunk Anderson | 1942 | 5-0-0 | 100.0% | 0-0 |
| Laurie Walquist | 1933-1934 | 22-2-1 | 90.0% | 1-1 |
Chicago Bears assistant coach facts
- Laurie Walquist was the first assistant coach in Bears history in 1933.
- Luke Johnsos coached the most seasons as the Bears's assistant coach at twenty-nine seasons.
- Luke Johnsos was the last coach to hold the position of assistant coach, leaving the role after the 1968 season.