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.

On November 6, 2008, rumors began to spread that Harbaugh may take over as head coach of the Oakland Raiders.Talking Points: ...Al Davis' Clear Choice, if Harbaugh Wants to be a Raider Harbaugh addressed the rumors on January 14, 2009, by telling the press that he will stay at Stanford for the 2009 season.ESPN.com: Harbaugh Staying at Stanford

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.

Jim Harbaugh Vital Stats

Mahalo's Guide to the Stanford Cardinal Football
Pro Football Reference.com : Career Stats
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 215
- Rookie Year: 1987
- Retired: 2001