What NFL Team Did Harbaugh Coach?
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John Harbaugh is currently the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, but he has also coached other NFL teams in the past. So, what NFL team did Harbaugh coach before the Ravens?
Jim Harbaugh’s Early Life
Jim Harbaugh was born in Toledo, Ohio, on December 23, 1963. Harbaugh’s father, Jack, was a longtime high school football coach. His mother, Jackie, was a teacher. Harbaugh played quarterback at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and led the team to a state championship in 1982. He then attended the University of Michigan, where he was a three-year starter at quarterback.
Jim Harbaugh’s Family
Harbaugh was born in Toledo, Ohio, one of four children of Jacqueline M. (Cunnane) and Jack Avon Harbaugh. His mother was a housewife and his father was an Ada, Ohio-based real estate developer who served as president of the Rocket Booster Club at University of Michigan–Dearborn. He is of Irish, Polish, Swiss and German descent. His family moved frequently during his childhood from idols including Bill Walsh, Bo Schembechler, Walt Kowalczyk, and Woody Hayes. When Harbaugh was nine years old, his father hired Bo Schembechler to coach Ann Arbor’s Pioneer High School football team; Schembechler’s two sons were also on the team.
Jim Harbaugh’s College Career
Harbaugh played college football as quarterback for the University of Michigan from 1983 to 1986. He then transferred to Stanford University, where he played from 1987 to 1989. In his first year starting at Stanford, Harbaugh led the team to victory in the Rose Bowl. He was also named the Pac-10 Player of the Year.
Jim Harbaugh’s NFL Career
Jim Harbaugh is best known for his time as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, but he also had a short stint as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. He also played quarterback in the NFL for several teams. Harbaugh is currently the head coach of the University of Michigan.
Jim Harbaugh’s Coaching Career
Jim Harbaugh is an American football coach who is currently the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He has also served as the head coach of the Stanford Cardinal football team, and the NFL’s Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts. Prior to his career in coaching, Harbaugh played quarterback for the University of Michigan, where he was a two-time All-American.
Jim Harbaugh’s Playing Career
In his 15 seasons as an NFL head coach, Jim Harbaugh has led the San Francisco 49ers, the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts. He has also served as an assistant coach with the Oakland Raiders, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens.
Harbaugh began his NFL coaching career with the Raiders in 1998, serving as their defensive backs coach. He then moved to the Eagles in 1999, where he was their special teams coach for two seasons. In 2001, Harbaugh became the Ravens’ defensive coordinator, a position he held for one season.
In 2002, Harbaugh was hired as the head coach of the San Diego Toreros, a Division I-AA college football team. He coached them for two seasons, compiling a record of 13-11.
In 2004, Harbaugh was hired as the head coach of the University of San Diego Toreros, a Division I-AA college football team. He coached them for three seasons, compiling a record of 29-6. During his time at USD, Harbaugh led the Toreros to two straight Pioneer Football League championships and one NCAA Division I-AA playoff appearance.
In 2007, Harbaugh was hired as the head coach of Stanford University’s football team. He coached them for four seasons, compiling a record of 44-19. During his time at Stanford, Harbaugh led the Cardinal to four straight bowl game appearances, including two Rose Bowls and one Orange Bowl.
In 2011, Harbaugh was hired as the 49ers’ head coach. In his first season with the team, he led them to a 12-4 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game. The following year, he led them to an 8-8 record and missed the playoffs._x000D_
In 2013, he led them to a 12-4 record and another NFC Championship Game appearance._x000D_
And in 2014, he led them to an 8-8 record and missed the playoffs._x000D_
In 2015, he led them to a 5-11 record and missed _x000D_the playoffs._x000D_
So far in 2016, he has led them to an 2-14 record and they are currently in last place in their division._x000D_
In January 2020 Jim Harbaugh will become USC’s new head football coach
Jim Harbaugh’s Personal Life
Jim Harbaugh was born in Toledo, Ohio, on December 23, 1963. His father, Jack, was a football coach at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Harbaugh’s father died of a heart attack when Jim was 14 years old. Harbaugh has two brothers, John and Joseph, and a sister, Joan.
Jim Harbaugh’s Wife
Jim Harbaugh’s wife is Sarah Harbaugh. They have been married since 2008. Sarah is a native of Ohio and a graduate of the University of Michigan. She is a former high school teacher and coach. The couple have three children together.
Jim Harbaugh’s Children
Harbaugh and his wife, Sarah, have three daughters:
Addison, Grace, and Katherine.