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To: scrabblehack

I don't know. I wonder how old Halas was during his last stint with Chicago?


14 posted on 01/13/2006 5:09:22 PM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: mainepatsfan

Let's see...

Bud Wilkinson, born Apr. 23, 1916 -- coached St. Louis football Cardinals, 1978-79, went 3-10 in 1979 season...only 63...oh well, I think he was oldest head coach in the league at the time, but obviously not in history.

Marv Levy, born August 3, 1925 -- coached Buffalo Bills, 1986-97 (72).

George Halas, born Feb. 2, 1895, coached Chicago Bears, 1955-67. (72).

So apparently, Halas was the oldest head coach in history.



15 posted on 01/13/2006 6:34:41 PM PST by scrabblehack
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To: mainepatsfan
I don't know. I wonder how old Halas was during his last stint with Chicago?

How about George Allen?

Not sure how old he was when he last coached in the NFL. He was in his eighties (i think) when he coached in college - he died of pneumonia after his players doused him with Gatorade after a big win.

17 posted on 01/13/2006 7:36:13 PM PST by JeffAtlanta
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