As of January 17, 2017, there were seven African-American coaches in charge of National Football League teams:
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∙ 14y ago4 have coached in the superbowl
Lovie Smith of the Bears and Tony Dungy of the Colts, both in Super Bowl XLI
Mike Tomlin of the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII.Jim Caldwell of the Colts in Superbowl XLIV
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∙ 15y agoAs far as head coaches go, one. Art Shell was hired by the Los Angeles Raiders to replace Mike Shanahan in Week 5 of the 1989 season. Shell became the first African American head coach in the NFL since Fritz Pollard back in the 1920s.
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∙ 7y agoAs 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 Charges (2017-present).
23. Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos (2017-present)
* Served as interim coaches only.
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∙ 13y agoThe 2010 NFL season opened with six African-American coaches in charge. Two interim coaches were added to the list during the final two months of the regular season.
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∙ 11y agothere are four minority coaches in the nfl three are african american and one is mexican american,
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∙ 13y agoTwo....Tony Dungy with the colts and Mike Tomlin with Steelers
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Oklahoma has no NFL team.No black NFL head coach has been a native of Oklahoma, although 3 were born in Texas. The hometowns of assistant coaches are not immediately available.
An NFL coach can't be an NFL player and a Coach.
According to the forbs list college coaches are paid more than NFL coaches.
During the 2010 season, Leslie Frazier (Minnesota Vikings) and Eric Studesville (Denver Broncos) were elevated to interim NFL head coaches.
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The US black population is around 13-14%. 18% of the NFL's head coaches are black. Stupid, race baiting question.
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Oklahoma has no NFL team.No black NFL head coach has been a native of Oklahoma, although 3 were born in Texas. The hometowns of assistant coaches are not immediately available.
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