Guy Chamberlin

Guy Chamberlin was one of the NFL’s earliest stars, known for his leadership, toughness, and excellence as both a player and coach. He played from 1920 to 1927, starring at end while also serving as a head coach for much of his career.

Chamberlin won five NFL championships, the most by any player-coach in league history. A versatile and physical player, he excelled on both sides of the ball in an era when players played offense and defense.

His teams compiled an astounding .784 winning percentage under his leadership—a mark that still ranks among the best in NFL history. He helped elevate teams like the Canton Bulldogs and Frankford Yellow Jackets into dominant franchises.

Chamberlin was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965 for his unmatched success during the NFL's early years.

Chamberlin's Awards and Honors

• Ohio League champion (1919)
• 5× NFL champion (1921–1924, 1926)
• 4× First-team All-Pro (1920, 1922–1924)
• NFL 1920s All-Decade Team
• Consensus All-American (1915)
• First-team All-Western (1915)
• 5× NFL Champion (Most by any player-coach in history)
• Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1965)
• NFL Coaching Winning Percentage: .784 (Among highest all-time)
• First player-coach to win three consecutive NFL titles
• Led four different franchises as head coach
• Charter member of NFL's early dynasties (Canton Bulldogs, Frankford Yellow Jackets, etc.)
• One of the NFL’s earliest two-way stars

NFL/AFL Teams

As Player
Canton Bulldogs (1919)
Decatur / Chicago Staleys (1920–1921)
Canton Bulldogs (1922–1923)
Cleveland Bulldogs (1924)
Frankford Yellow Jackets (1925–1926)
Chicago Cardinals (1927)

As a coach:
Canton Bulldogs (1922–1923)
Cleveland Bulldogs (1924)
Frankford Yellow Jackets (1925–1926)
Chicago Cardinals (1927)