Bum Phillips
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Oail Andrew "Bum" Phillips was a prominent figure in American football, known for his distinctive cowboy persona and his significant contributions as a coach in the National Football League (NFL). His football career spanned several decades, with his most notable tenure being the head coach of the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints. Phillips began his coaching career in the

Oail Andrew "Bum" Phillips was a prominent figure in American football, known for his distinctive cowboy persona and his significant contributions as a coach in the National Football League (NFL). His football career spanned several decades, with his most notable tenure being the head coach of the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints. Phillips began his coaching career in the

Career Coaching Record

NFL 1975-1985

Win-Loss

82–77

Win %

.516

Post Season

4–3

Championships

0

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Career Timeline

1975-1980

Houston Oilers (NFL)

General Manager

1975-1980

Houston Oilers (NFL)

Head Coach

1981-1985

New Orleans Saints (NFL)

General Manager

1981-1985

New Orleans Saints (NFL)

Head Coach

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