Ed Hughes

Edward D. Hughes (October 23, 1927 – June 23, 2000) was an American football player and coach whose career spanned more than three decades. His most prominent coaching position came in 1971 when he served as head coach of the National Football League (NFL)'s Houston Oilers.

Ed Hughes
No. 49, 48
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1927-10-23)October 23, 1927
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Died:June 23, 2000(2000-06-23) (aged 72)
Libertyville, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Kensington
College:Tulsa
NFL draft:1954 / Round: 10 / Pick: 117
Career history
As a player:
  • Los Angeles Rams (1954–1955)
  • New York Giants (1956–1958)
As a coach:
  • Tulsa (1959)
    Assistant coach
  • Dallas Texans (1960–1962)
    Defensive backs coach
  • Denver Broncos (1963)
    Defensive backs coach
  • Washington Redskins (1964–1967)
    Defensive backs coach
  • San Francisco 49ers (1968–1970)
    Offensive coordinator & running backs coach
  • Houston Oilers (1971)
    Head coach
  • St. Louis Cardinals (1972)
    Assistant coach
  • Dallas Cowboys (1973–1976)
    Quarterbacks, running backs & wide receivers coach
  • Detroit Lions (1977)
    Offensive coordinator
  • New Orleans Saints (1978–1980)
    Offensive coordinator
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1981)
    Quarterbacks coach & running backs coach
  • Chicago Bears (1982–1988)
    Offensive coordinator
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1989)
    Quarterbacks coach
  • Lake Forest (1990)
    Defensive coordinator
Career highlights and awards
  • Super Bowl champion (XX)
  • NFL champion (1956)
Head coaching record
Regular season:4–9–1 (.321)
Player stats at PFR
Coaching stats at PFR
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