Jim Harbaugh

Former National Football League quarterback Jim Harbaugh is the current head coach for the Stanford Cardinal Football team. Harbaugh took over as coach at Stanford in late 2006. In November 6, 2008, rumors began to spread that Harbaugh may take over as head coach of the Oakland Raiders.¹ On November 18, 2008, it was reported that Harbaugh was close to signing a contract extension with Stanford.²

Fast Facts

1. Full name: James Joseph Harbaugh
2. Born: December 23, 1963
3. Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio
4. College: University of Michigan
5. Played in the NFL for 15 seasons
6. Pro Bowl selection in 1995
7. Third in voting for the Heisman Trophy in 1986
8. Brother John Harbaugh is head coach of the Baltimore Ravens

Playing Career

Prior to coaching, Harbaugh played football in college and in the NFL for a total of 19 seasons. He began as the Michigan Wolverines quarterback, leading the team to a Big Ten title in 1986. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1987. Harbaugh went on to play for the Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers before retiring in 2001.

Coaching Career

Following his retirement, Harbaugh coached under his father at Western Kentucky University. He went on to take lower-level coaching positions with the Oakland Raiders in the NFL, spending time as an offensive assistant and a quarterbacks coach. In 2004, he was named football coach at the University of San Diego, where he served until 2006.

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