Quick Info
| Profession | American former professional football player and coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/06/1942 |
| Age | 83 years (died on 15, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Date of Death | 15/05/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Sherman Lewis
15/05/2026
Sherman Lewis, a former Michigan State All-American halfback and four-time Super Bowl-winning NFL assistant coach, died on this date. Michigan State University confirmed his passing the following day, and it did not release a cause of death. He was remembered for his roles with the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, as well as his decades-long coaching career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sherman Paul Lewis |
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| Known For | Playing college football at Michigan State and coaching in the NFL, including with the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers |
| Summary | Sherman Lewis was an American football player and coach. He played professionally in the CFL and in the American Football League before spending decades as a coach, including major roles with the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, and Washington. He was known for his work as a running backs and wide receivers coach and offensive coordinator, and he was never hired as an NFL head coach. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | DuPont Manual High School |
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| College | Michigan State University |
| Field of Study | Education administration (graduate degree) |
Relationships & More
| Children | Eric Lewis (son, football coach) |
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Career
| Playing Career | Played college football at Michigan State University and professionally in the CFL and NFL, including with the Toronto Argonauts and New York Jets. |
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| Coaching Career | Coached from 1969 to 2009, including at Michigan State (1969 to 1982), the San Francisco 49ers, the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions (2002 to 2004), and Washington (offensive consultant, 2009). |
| Notable Achievements | Won four Super Bowl titles as an assistant coach with the 49ers and Packers; inducted into the Michigan Athletics Hall of Fame in 2001; named a recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence in 2023. |
| Career Record | NFL coaching record: 219-131-1; playoff record: 20-11. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was a standout athlete in both football and track at Michigan State University. | |
| 2. He served as captain of both the football and track teams at Michigan State. | |
| 3. He finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1963. | |
| 4. He was inducted into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame. | |
| 5. He transitioned from playing to coaching soon after his brief professional playing career. | |
| 6. He was a consensus All-American halfback at Michigan State in 1963. |
