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 |
Latest News about Sherman Lewis
15/05/2026
Sherman Lewis died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Michigan State University and multiple major outlets reported his death, noting his long career as a player, coach, and four-time Super Bowl champion assistant coach. He was remembered for his roles with the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, and other NFL teams.
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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 NFL and CFL before spending decades as a coach, including major roles with the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, and Washington. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | DuPont Manual High School |
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| College | Michigan State University |
| Field of Study | Education administration (graduate degree) |
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, the San Francisco 49ers, the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions, and Washington. |
| Notable Achievements | Won four Super Bowl titles as an assistant coach with the 49ers and Packers; was named 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. |