Marty Schottenheimer facts for kids
Schottenheimer in 2013
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | September 23, 1943 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania |
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| Died: | February 8, 2021 (aged 77) Charlotte, North Carolina |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Fort Cherry (McDonald, Pennsylvania) |
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| College: | Pittsburgh | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1965 / Round: 4 / Pick: 49 | ||
| AFL draft: | 1965 / Round: 7 / Pick: 56 | ||
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| Regular season: | NFL: 200–126–1 (.613) UFL: 3–1 (.750) |
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| Postseason: | NFL: 5–13 (.278) UFL: 1–0 (1.000) |
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| Career: | NFL: 205–139–1 (.596) UFL: 5–1 (.833) |
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Marty Schottenheimer (born September 23, 1943 – died February 8, 2021) was an American professional American football player and coach. He was a head coach for several teams in the NFL. These teams included the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and San Diego Chargers. He won more games than any other NFL coach who never coached in a Super Bowl.
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Early Life and Playing Days
Marty Schottenheimer was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. He grew up in McDonald, Pennsylvania. He later went to college at the University of Pittsburgh.
Marty played professional football as a linebacker. From 1965 to 1968, he played for the Buffalo Bills. After that, he played for the Boston Patriots from 1969 to 1970.
Coaching Career Highlights
Schottenheimer spent 21 years as a head coach in the NFL. He won 200 regular season games. He only had two seasons where his team lost more games than they won. This shows how successful he was.
NFL Head Coaching Roles
Marty Schottenheimer coached several well-known NFL teams:
- He was the head coach of the Cleveland Browns from 1984 to 1988.
- He then coached the Kansas City Chiefs from 1989 to 1998.
- In 2001, he coached the Washington Redskins.
- His last NFL head coaching job was with the San Diego Chargers. He coached them from 2002 to 2006.
In 2006, he led the Chargers to a great 14-2 record. This means they won 14 games and lost only 2. Even with this success, he was fired in 2007 after a tough playoff loss.
Beyond the NFL
After leaving the NFL, Schottenheimer coached in another league. He became the head coach of the Virginia Destroyers. This team was part of the United Football League (UFL). In 2011, he won his only championship as a head coach with the Destroyers.
Coaching Influence and Legacy
Marty Schottenheimer learned a lot from his first professional coach, Lou Saban. In turn, many other coaches learned from Marty. He helped many future NFL head coaches get their start.
Here are some famous coaches who worked under Marty Schottenheimer:
- Bill Cowher, who won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Tony Dungy, who won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts.
- Mike McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers.
- Bruce Arians, who won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Even though Marty never reached a Super Bowl as a head coach, four of his former assistants did. They even won Super Bowls!
Family Life and Health
Marty Schottenheimer married his wife, Pat, in 1968. They had two children together. His son, Brian, also became a football coach. Brian has coached for many NFL and college teams. He was the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets and the Seattle Seahawks.
Marty's younger brother, Kurt, was also a football coach. Kurt coached for many different teams. He even took over as head coach for the Virginia Destroyers after Marty.
In 2011, Marty was diagnosed with a health condition called Alzheimer's disease. This condition affects memory and thinking. He passed away on February 8, 2021, at the age of 77. His death was due to problems from his health condition.
Head Coaching Record Summary
Marty Schottenheimer had a very successful coaching career.
- In the NFL, he won 200 regular season games. He lost 126 games and had 1 tie.
- In the NFL playoffs, he won 5 games and lost 13.
- In the UFL, he won 4 regular season games and lost 1. He won 1 playoff game and lost none.
- Overall, combining both leagues, he won 204 games and lost 127, with 1 tie.
Images for kids
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Schottenheimer with a Chargers fan in 2004 as San Diego's coach.
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Schottenheimer holding the 2011 UFL Championship following the Destroyers' win over Las Vegas.
See also
In Spanish: Marty Schottenheimer para niños
