Buffalo Bisons head coach history

Al Jolley

Jolley was the head coach for the Buffalo Bisons in the 1929 season. Jolley's record as the team's head coach was 1-6-1, making him the second-least successful head coach in Buffalo Bisons history.

Dim Batterson

Batterson was the head coach for the Buffalo Bisons in the 1927 season. Batterson's record as the team's head coach was 0-4-0, making him the least successful head coach in Buffalo Bisons history.

Jim Kendrick

Kendrick was the head coach for the Buffalo Rangers in the 1926 season. Kendrick's record as the team's head coach was 4-4-2, making him the second-most successful head coach in Buffalo Bisons history.

Walt Koppisch

Koppisch was the head coach for the Buffalo Bisons in the 1925 season. Koppisch's record as the team's head coach was 1-6-2, making him the third-most successful head coach in Buffalo Bisons history.

Tommy Hughitt

Hughitt was the head coach for the Buffalo All-Americans and Buffalo Bisons in the 1920-1924 seasons, a total of five years. Hughitt's record as the team's head coach was 34-15-7, making him the most successful head coach in Buffalo Bisons history.


Buffalo Bisons head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Al Jolley 1929 1-6-1 18.8% 0-0
Dim Batterson 1927 0-4-0 0.0% 0-0
Jim Kendrick 1926 4-4-2 50.0% 0-0
Walt Koppisch 1925 1-6-2 22.2% 0-0
Tommy Hughitt 1920-1924 34-15-7 67.0% 0-0

Buffalo Bisons head coach facts

  • Tommy Hughitt was the first head coach in Bisons history in 1920.
  • Tommy Hughitt coached the most seasons as the Bisons's head coach at five seasons.
  • Al Jolley was the last coach to hold the position of head coach, leaving the role after the 1929 season.