New England Patriots interim head coach history

Raymond Berry

Berry was the interim head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1984 season. Berry's record as the team's interim head coach was 4-4-0, making him the second-most successful interim head coach in New England Patriots history.

Phil Bengtson

Bengtson was the interim head coach for the New England Patriots in the 1972 season. Bengtson's record as the team's interim head coach was 1-4-0, making him the third-most successful interim head coach in New England Patriots history.

John Mazur

Mazur was the interim head coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1970 season. Mazur's record as the team's interim head coach was 1-6-0, making him the least successful interim head coach in New England Patriots history.

Mike Holovak

Holovak was the interim head coach for the Boston Patriots in the 1961 season. Holovak's record as the team's interim head coach was 7-1-0, making him the most successful interim head coach in New England Patriots history.


New England Patriots interim head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Raymond Berry 1984 4-4-0 50.0% 0-0
Phil Bengtson 1972 1-4-0 20.0% 0-0
John Mazur 1970 1-6-0 14.3% 0-0
Mike Holovak 1961 7-1-0 87.5% 0-0

New England Patriots interim head coach facts

  • Mike Holovak was the first interim head coach in Patriots history in 1961.
  • Mike Holovak, John Mazur, Phil Bengtson, and Raymond Berry coached the most seasons as the Patriots's interim head coach at one season.
  • Raymond Berry was the last coach to hold the position of interim head coach, leaving the role after the 1984 season.