John North
Quarterbacks, New Jersey Generals (1984)
Vanderbilt
Gilliam, LA
John North coached in the NFL from 1965 to 1984, spanning 18 seasons with 4 organizations. He served as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. His roles included Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Offensive Coordinator, and Wide Receivers. He worked under Harry Gilmer, Joe Schmidt, and Leeman Bennett.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | New Jersey Generals | Quarterbacks under Walt Michaels |
| 1982 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
Running Backs under Leeman Bennett |
| 1981 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
Running Backs under Leeman Bennett |
| 1980 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
Running Backs under Leeman Bennett |
| 1979 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
Running Backs under Leeman Bennett |
| 1978 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
Running Backs under Leeman Bennett |
| 1977 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
Running Backs under Leeman Bennett |
| 1975 |
New Orleans Saints
|
Head Coach HC |
| 1974 |
New Orleans Saints
|
Head Coach HC |
| 1973 |
New Orleans Saints
|
Offensive Coordinator, Head Coach |
| 1972 |
Detroit Lions
|
Wide Receivers under Joe Schmidt |
| 1971 |
Detroit Lions
|
Wide Receivers under Joe Schmidt |
| 1970 |
Detroit Lions
|
Wide Receivers under Joe Schmidt |
| 1969 |
Detroit Lions
|
Wide Receivers under Joe Schmidt |
| 1968 |
Detroit Lions
|
Wide Receivers under Joe Schmidt |
| 1967 |
Detroit Lions
|
Wide Receivers under Joe Schmidt |
| 1966 |
Detroit Lions
|
Wide Receivers under Harry Gilmer |
| 1965 |
Detroit Lions
|
Running Backs under Harry Gilmer |
Worked Under (3)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Gilmer |
Detroit Lions
|
2 |
| Joe Schmidt |
Detroit Lions
|
6 |
| Leeman Bennett |
Atlanta Falcons
|
6 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.