Jim Eddy

James Franklin Eddy (May 2, 1936 – October 27, 2016) was an American football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at New Mexico State University.

Jim Eddy
Personal information
Born:(1936-05-02)May 2, 1936
McIntosh County, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:October 27, 2016(2016-10-27) (aged 80)
Checotah, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
High school:Checotah (OK)
College:New Mexico State
Career history
As a coach:
  • New Mexico State (1965–1970)
    Assistant head coach & defensive coordinator
  • UTEP (1971–1973)
    Defensive coordinator
  • Saskatchewan Roughriders (1974–1976)
    Defensive coordinator
  • Saskatchewan Roughriders (1977–1978)
    Head coach
  • Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1979–1980)
    Defensive coordinator
  • Montreal Alouettes (1981)
    Head coach
  • Houston Gamblers (1984–1985)
    Defensive coordinator
  • Houston (1986–1989)
    Defensive coordinator
  • Houston Oilers (1990–1992)
    Defensive coordinator
  • Dallas Cowboys (1993)
    Secondary and pass defense assistant
  • Dallas Cowboys (1994–1995)
    Linebackers coach
  • Detroit Lions (1996)
    Defensive Coordinator
As an executive:
  • Toronto Argonauts (1982–1983)
    General Manager
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Super Bowl champion (XXVIII, XXX)
  • Grey Cup champion (1983)
Head coaching record
Career:10–17 (CFL)
12–24 (USFL)
Coaching stats at PFR
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