Arizona Cardinals interim head coach history

Dave McGinnis

McGinnis was the interim head coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2000 season. McGinnis' record as the team's interim head coach was 1-8-0, making him the least successful interim head coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Hank Kuhlmann

Kuhlmann was the interim head coach for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 season. Kuhlmann's record as the team's interim head coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-most successful interim head coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Larry Wilson

Wilson was the interim head coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1979 season. Wilson's record as the team's interim head coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-most successful interim head coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Cecil Isbell

Isbell was the interim head coach for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1951 season. Isbell's record as the team's interim head coach was 3-9-0, making him the second-least successful interim head coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Ernie Nevers

Nevers was the interim head coach for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1931 season. Nevers' record as the team's interim head coach was 5-3-0, making him the most successful interim head coach in Arizona Cardinals history.


Arizona Cardinals interim head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Dave McGinnis 2000 1-8-0 11.1% 0-0
Hank Kuhlmann 1989 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Larry Wilson 1979 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Cecil Isbell 1951 3-9-0 25.0% 0-0
Ernie Nevers 1931 5-3-0 62.5% 0-0

Arizona Cardinals interim head coach facts

  • Ernie Nevers was the first interim head coach in Cardinals history in 1931.
  • Ernie Nevers, Cecil Isbell, Larry Wilson, Hank Kuhlmann, and Dave McGinnis coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's interim head coach at one season.
  • Dave McGinnis was the last coach to hold the position of interim head coach, leaving the role after the 2000 season.