Jim Eddy

Jim Eddy

Personal information

Born:

May 2, 1936
McIntosh County, Oklahoma, U.S.

Died:

October 27, 2016 (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 (1987–1989)
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 a staff member / 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 profile at Pro Football Reference

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.