How many black coaches are in the NBA?

Answer 1

Art Shell coaches the Oakland Raiders, Tony Dungee coaches the Indianapolis Colts and there have been others in the past as well. It's a sign of the times that some current or past Black head coaches have been omitted in this answer because it is no longer an issue whether a head coach is Black, White, Yellow or Red. -----
As of the start of the 2007 season, current African American head coaches are Marvin Lewis-Cincinnati, Mike Tomlin-Pittsburgh, Romeo Crennel-Cleveland, Tony Dungy-Indianapolis, Herm Edwards-Kansas City, Lovie Smith-Chicago.

Answer 2

As of the 2009 season, there were six African-American head coaches:

Marvin Lewis (Cincinnati Bengals - 7th year)

Lovie Smith (Chicago Bears - 6th year)

Mike Tomlin (Pittsburgh Steelers - 3rd year)

Mike Singletary (San Francisco 49'ers - 2nd year)

Jim Caldwell (Indianapolis Colts - 1st Year)

Raheem Morris (Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 1st year)

At the start of the 2010 season, all six remained in their positions.

Answer 3

Currently 6 teams (Cincinnati, Tampa Bay, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Chicago and San Francisco) are the only NFL teams with Black head coaches. Art Shell was the first black head coach in the NFL, coaching for Oakland in two separate tenures. In the history of the NFL, only 10 Black head coaches have been hired.

Answer 4

As of January 17, 2017, there have been 23 black head coaches in the history of the National Football League (active coaches are in bold):

1. Fritz Pollard, Akron Pros (1921).

2. Art Shell, Los Angeles Raiders (1989-1994), Oakland Raiders (2006).

3. Dennis Green, Minnesota Vikings (1992-2001), Arizona Cardinals (2004-2006).

4. Ray Rhodes, Philadelphia Eagles (1995-98), Green Bay Packers (1999).

5. Tony Dungy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996-2001), Indianapolis Colts (2002-2008).

6. Terry Robiskie*, Washington Redskins (2000), Cleveland Browns (2004-2005).

7. Herman Edwards, New York Jets (2001-2005), Kansas City Chiefs (2006-2008).

8. Marvin Lewis, Cincinnati Bengals (2003-present).

9. Lovie Smith, Chicago Bears (2004-2012), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014-2015).

10. Romeo Crennel, Cleveland Browns (2005-2008), Kansas City Chiefs (2011-2012).

11. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers (2007-present).

12. Emmitt Thomas*, Atlanta Falcons (2007).

13. Mike Singletary, San Francisco 49ers (2008-2010).

14. Jim Caldwell, Indianapolis Colts (2009-2011), Detroit Lions (2014-present).

15. Raheem Morris, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2009-2012).

16. Perry Fewell*, Buffalo Bills (2009-2010).

17. Leslie Frazier, Minnesota Vikings (2010-2013).

18. Eric Studesville*, Denver Broncos (2010-11).

19. Hue Jackson, Oakland Raiders (2011-2012), Cleveland Browns (2016-present) .

20. Mel Tucker*, Jacksonville Jaguars (2011-2012).

21. Todd Bowles, Miami Dolphins (2011-2012)*, New York Jets (2015-present).

22. Anthony Lynn*, Buffalo Bills (2016-2017), Los Angeles Chargers (2017-present).

23. Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos (2017-present).

* Served as interim coaches only.

Answer 5

11

Answer 6

7

Answer 7

seven

Answer 8

NO