Harland Svare

Harland James Svare (November 25, 1930 – April 4, 2020) was an American professional football player, coach and general manager. Svare was a linebacker who played eight seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) from 1953 to 1960. He was the Rams head coach from midway the 1962 season through 1965, and the San Diego Chargers head coach from 1971 through 1973. He was general manager of the Chargers from 1971 to 1976.

Harland Svare
No. 65, 76, 84
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1930-11-15)November 15, 1930
Clarkfield, Minnesota, U.S.
Died:April 4, 2020(2020-04-04) (aged 89)
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:North Kitsap (WA)
College:Washington State
NFL draft:1953 / Round: 17 / Pick: 204
Career history
As a player:
  • Los Angeles Rams (1953–1954)
  • New York Giants (1955–1960)
As a coach:
  • New York Giants (1960–1961) DC
  • Los Angeles Rams (1962–1965) DL/IHC/HC
  • New York Giants (1967–1968) DC
  • Washington Redskins (1969–1970) DC/LB
  • San Diego Chargers (1971–1973)
Career highlights and awards
Head coaching record
Regular season:21–48 (.304)
Player stats at PFR
Coaching stats at PFR

During the halftime intermission of a November 1972 game, Chargers owner Eugene V. Klein awarded Svare a five-year coaching contract, an unpopular decision; however, Svare voluntarily stepped down from the position during the following season.

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