Arizona Cardinals special assistant to the head coach history

Leon McLaughlin

McLaughlin was the special assistant to the head coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1980-1985 seasons, a total of six years. McLaughlin's record as the team's special assistant to the head coach was 39-49-1, making him the most successful special assistant to the head coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McLaughlin in playoff games.


Arizona Cardinals special assistant to the head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Leon McLaughlin 1980-1985 39-49-1 44.4% 0-1

Arizona Cardinals special assistant to the head coach facts

  • Leon McLaughlin was the first special assistant to the head coach in Cardinals history in 1980.
  • Leon McLaughlin coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's special assistant to the head coach at six seasons.
  • Leon McLaughlin was the last coach to hold the position of special assistant to the head coach, leaving the role after the 1985 season.