Weeb Ewbank
Inducted:
1978
Player Stats
Born:
May 6, 1907
Richmond, Indiana, U.S.
Died:
November 17, 1998
Oxford, Ohio, U.S.
Position:
Coach
College:
Miami (OH)
Weeb Ewbank made history as the only head coach to win championships in both the NFL and AFL. Known for his calm leadership and tactical smarts, Ewbank guided the Baltimore Colts to back-to-back NFL titles in 1958 and 1959, including the iconic 1958 “Greatest Game Ever Played.” Later, he took over the struggling New York Titans (soon to be Jets) and, in 1969, led Joe Namath and the Jets to a shocking Super Bowl III victory over the heavily favored Colts—arguably the biggest upset in football history. Over 20 seasons, Ewbank compiled 134 career wins and was respected for developing players and building competitive teams from the ground up. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978 for his lasting impact on both leagues.
Ewbank's Awards and Honors
- Super Bowl champion (III)
- 2× NFL champion (1958, 1959)
- NFL Coach of the Year (1958)
- New York Jets Ring of Honor
- New York Jets Jacket retired
- Indiana Football Hall of Fame
NFL Records
- Only head coach to win both an NFL Championship and a Super Bowl
- Head coach in the “Greatest Game Ever Played”
- Super Bowl III Champion (1968 season)
NFL Teams
Baltimore Colts (1954–1962)
New York Jets (1963–1973)
NFL Stats
Seasons:
20 (1954–1973)
Win:
134
Lose:
130
Tie:
7
Win(%):
.502
NFL Champion:
1958, 1959