Tom Fears
Head Coach, Southern California Sun (1975)
Santa Clara
Guadalajara, Mexico
Tom Fears coached in the NFL from 1960 to 1975, spanning 15 seasons with 6 organizations. He served as head coach of the Southern California Sun and New Orleans Saints. His roles included Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers, and Offensive Assistant. He worked under Bob Waterfield, Eddie Khayat, and Jerry Williams. 3 of his former assistants went on to become NFL head coaches.
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Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Southern California Sun | Head Coach HC |
| 1974 | Southern California Sun | Head Coach HC |
| 1972 |
|
Offensive Coordinator under Eddie Khayat |
| 1971 |
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Wide Receivers under Jerry Williams |
| 1970 |
|
Head Coach HC |
| 1969 |
|
Head Coach HC |
| 1968 |
|
Head Coach HC |
| 1967 |
|
Head Coach HC |
| 1966 |
|
Offensive Assistant under Norb Hecker |
| 1965 |
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Wide Receivers under Vince Lombardi |
| 1964 |
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Wide Receivers under Vince Lombardi |
| 1963 |
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Wide Receivers under Vince Lombardi |
| 1962 |
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Wide Receivers under Vince Lombardi |
| 1961 |
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Wide Receivers under Bob Waterfield |
| 1960 |
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Wide Receivers under Bob Waterfield |
Worked Under (5)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Waterfield |
|
2 |
| Eddie Khayat |
|
1 |
| Jerry Williams |
|
1 |
| Norb Hecker |
|
1 |
| Vince Lombardi |
|
4 |
Protégés (3)
| Coach | First HC Job | Year |
|---|---|---|
| J.D. Roberts |
|
1970 |
| Eddie Khayat |
|
1972 |
| Ed Biles |
|
1981 |