Norb Hecker coached in the NFL from 1959 to 1986, spanning 21 seasons with 4 organizations. He served as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. His roles included Linebackers, Defensive Backs, Defensive Assistant, and Coaching Assistant. He worked under Alex Webster, Bill Walsh, and Vince Lombardi. 1 of his former assistants went on to become NFL head coaches.

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Career Timeline

Career History

Year	Team	Role(s)
1986	San Francisco 49ers	Linebackers under Bill Walsh
1985	San Francisco 49ers	Linebackers under Bill Walsh
1984	San Francisco 49ers	Linebackers under Bill Walsh
1983	San Francisco 49ers	Linebackers under Bill Walsh
1982	San Francisco 49ers	Linebackers under Bill Walsh
1981	San Francisco 49ers	Linebackers under Bill Walsh
1980	San Francisco 49ers	Linebackers under Bill Walsh
1979	San Francisco 49ers	Defensive Backs under Bill Walsh
1971	New York Giants	Defensive Assistant under Alex Webster
1970	New York Giants	Defensive Assistant under Alex Webster
1969	New York Giants	Coaching Assistant under Alex Webster
1968	Atlanta Falcons	Head Coach HC
1967	Atlanta Falcons	Head Coach HC
1966	Atlanta Falcons	Head Coach HC
1965	Green Bay Packers	Defensive Backs under Vince Lombardi
1964	Green Bay Packers	Defensive Backs under Vince Lombardi
1963	Green Bay Packers	Defensive Backs under Vince Lombardi
1962	Green Bay Packers	Defensive Backs under Vince Lombardi
1961	Green Bay Packers	Defensive Backs under Vince Lombardi
1960	Green Bay Packers	Defensive Backs under Vince Lombardi
1959	Green Bay Packers	Defensive Backs under Vince Lombardi

Worked Under (3)

Coach	Team	Years
Alex Webster	New York Giants	3
Bill Walsh	San Francisco 49ers	8
Vince Lombardi	Green Bay Packers	7

Protégés (1)

Coach	First HC Job	Year
Tom Fears	New Orleans Saints	1967