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Ray Perkins
Ray Perkins coached at the pro and college levels for nearly 40 years, and is best known among college football fans as the man to succeed Bear Bryant as head coach at the University of Alabama. Perkins coached at Alabama for four seasons from 1983-1986 and accumulated a record of 32-15-1 during that time, including a 3-0 record in bowl games. Perkins eventually left Alabama following the 1986 season and signed a lucrative contract to take the head coaching job with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
| Coaching History | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Jones County Junior College | 2012-2013 |
| Running Backs Coach | Cleveland Browns | 2000 |
| Tight Ends Coach | Cleveland Browns | 1999 |
| Offensive Coordinator | Oakland Raiders | 1997 |
| Offensive Coordinator | New England Patriots | 1993-1996 |
| Head Coach | Arkansas State Red Wolves | 1992 |
| Head Coach | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1987-1990 |
| Head Coach | Alabama Crimson Tide | 1983-1986 |
| Head Coach | New York Giants | 1979-1982 |
| Offensive Coordinator | San Diego Chargers | 1978 |
| Wide Receivers Coach | New England Patriots | 1974-1977 |
| Assistant Coach | Mississippi State Bulldogs | 1973 |