Gillman began his coaching career in 1955 as the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams. He quickly turned the team around and led them to the NFL Championship game in 1955. He then moved on to the San Diego Chargers in 1961 and led them to five division titles in six years. He was also the first coach to use the two tight end formation and the shotgun formation.
Gillman was also an innovator in the use of the forward pass. He was the first coach to use the five receiver set and the four receiver set. He also developed the concept of the "West Coast Offense" which is still used today.
Gillman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983. He was also named the NFL Coach of the Year in 1960 and 1961. He was also named the AFL Coach of the Year in 1963 and 1964.
Gillman was a master of the passing game and his teams were known for their innovative offensive schemes. He was a pioneer of the modern passing game and was the first coach to use film to study opponents. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and is widely considered one of the greatest football coaches of all time.
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