COACH PROFILE
Ernie Hefferle
Head Coach, New Orleans Saints (1975)
Duquesne
Herminie, PA
Ernie Hefferle coached in the NFL from 1959 to 1975, spanning 7 seasons with 4 organizations. He served as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. His roles included Offensive Line and Wide Receivers. He worked under George Wilson, Mike Nixon, and Mike Nixon.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 |
New Orleans Saints
|
Head Coach HC |
| 1969 |
Miami Dolphins
|
Offensive Line under George Wilson |
| 1968 |
Miami Dolphins
|
Offensive Line under George Wilson |
| 1967 |
Miami Dolphins
|
Offensive Line under George Wilson |
| 1966 |
Miami Dolphins
|
Offensive Line under George Wilson |
| 1965 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
Wide Receivers under Mike Nixon |
| 1959 |
Washington Redskins
|
Offensive Line under Mike Nixon |
Worked Under (3)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Miami Dolphins
|
4 |
| Mike Nixon |
Washington Redskins
|
1 |
| Mike Nixon |
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
1 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.