Arizona Cardinals backfield coach history

Skip Stahley

Stahley was the backfield coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1963 season. Stahley's record as the team's backfield coach was 9-5-0, making him the most successful backfield coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Tommy Thompson

Thompson was the backfield coach for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1955 season. Thompson's record as the team's backfield coach was 4-7-1, making him the second-most successful backfield coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Joe Muha

Muha was the backfield coach for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1954 season. Muha's record as the team's backfield coach was 2-10-0, making him the least successful backfield coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Cecil Isbell

Isbell was the backfield coach for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1950-1951 seasons, a total of two years. Isbell's record as the team's backfield coach was 8-16-0, making him the third-most successful backfield coach in Arizona Cardinals history.


Arizona Cardinals backfield coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Skip Stahley 1963 9-5-0 64.3% 0-0
Tommy Thompson 1955 4-7-1 37.5% 0-0
Joe Muha 1954 2-10-0 16.7% 0-0
Cecil Isbell 1950-1951 8-16-0 33.3% 0-0

Arizona Cardinals backfield coach facts

  • Cecil Isbell was the first backfield coach in Cardinals history in 1950.
  • Cecil Isbell coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's backfield coach at two seasons.
  • Skip Stahley was the last coach to hold the position of backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1963 season.