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![]() Pardee as head coach of the Houston Cougars football team | |
Biographical details | |
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Born | Exira, Iowa, U.S. | April 19, 1936
Died | April 1, 2013 Denver, Colorado, U.S. | (aged 76)
Playing career | |
1954–1956 | Texas A&M |
1957–1970 | Los Angeles Rams |
1971–1973 | Washington Redskins |
Position(s) | Fullback, linebacker |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1974 | Florida Blazers |
1975–1977 | Chicago Bears |
1978–1980 | Washington Redskins |
1981 | San Diego Chargers (DC) |
1984–1985 | Houston Gamblers |
1987–1989 | Houston |
1990–1994 | Houston Oilers |
1995 | Birmingham Barracudas |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 87–77 (NFL) 23–13 (USFL) 22–11–1 (college) 10–8 (CFL) |
Bowls | 0–1 |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Awards | |
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College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1986 (profile) |
John Perry Pardee (April 19, 1936 – April 1, 2013) was an American professional football player and head coach. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). As a coach, he is the only head coach to helm a team in college football, the NFL, the United States Football League (USFL), the World Football League (WFL), and the Canadian Football League (CFL). Pardee was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1986.