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Marty Schottenheimer

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Born: Died: American

Martin Edward Schottenheimer (September 23, 1943 – February 8, 2021) was an American professional football linebacker and coach who served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 21 seasons. He was the head coach of the Cleveland Browns from 1984 to 1988, the Kansas City Chiefs from 1989 to 1998, the Washington Redskins in 2001, and the San Diego Chargers from 2002 to 2006. Eighth in career wins at 205 and seventh in regular season wins at 200, Schottenheimer has the most wins among the league's head coaches to not win an NFL championship. After coaching in the NFL, he won a 2011 championship in his one season with the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League (UFL). He was inducted to the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Honor in 2010.

In his 21 seasons, Schottenheimer reached the playoffs 13 times and had only two losing records. Schottenheimer was also named NFL Coach of the Year with the Chargers in 2004 for leading a team that went 4–12 the previous year to a 12–4 record. However, he won only five of his 18 postseason games and never made a Super Bowl.

Notable For

American football player and coach

Marty Schottenheimer's Historical Timeline

  1. Marty Schottenheimer is born

    Marty Schottenheimer, American athlete, known for american football player and coach, was born on 1943-09-23.

  2. Marty Schottenheimer resigns as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs

    Martin Edward Schottenheimer (September 23, 1943 – February 8, 2021) was an American professional football linebacker and coach who served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 21...

  3. In a controversial move, Marty Schottenheimer is fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins after just one season

    In a controversial move, Marty Schottenheimer is fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins after just one season

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marty Schottenheimer born?
Marty Schottenheimer was born on 1943-09-23 (American).
What is Marty Schottenheimer known for?
American football player and coach
What historical events involved Marty Schottenheimer?
Marty Schottenheimer was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Marty Schottenheimer is born, Marty Schottenheimer resigns as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, In a controversial move, Marty Schottenheimer is fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins after just one season.
When did Marty Schottenheimer die?
Marty Schottenheimer died on 2021-01-01.

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