Wayne Fontes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wayne Fontes
Occupation	Football Coach
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1940(1940-02-02)
Age	84
Birthplace	New Bedford
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Aquarius

Wayne Fontes Biography

Wayne Fontes is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on February 2, 1940 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. He was head coach of the Detroit Lions for eight years. He set the franchise record for wins in a career with 67.

He was a close associate who was a friend to He was a close friend of Jon Gruden‘s son Jim.’s son Jim.

He was the son of a first generation immigrants from Cape Verde, Portuguese colonies of Cape Verde.

Wayne Fontes Net Worth

Wayne Fontes is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wayne Fontes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a player in the AFL and then went back to school following an injury that hampered him.

While his Lions were strong enough to make it to the playoffs every year he was a coach but they were knocked out of the playoffs in the early rounds.

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Facts & Trivia

Wayne Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Wayne Fontes celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Wayne Fontes

1. Wayne Fontes was born on February 2, 1940.
2. He played college football at Michigan State University.
3. Fontes played professionally for the Montreal Alouettes and New York Titans.
4. He coached the Detroit Lions from 1988 to 1996.
5. Fontes led the Lions to four playoff appearances in eight seasons.
6. His career coaching record is 66-67 in regular season games.
7. Fontes was named NFL Coach of the Year in 1991.
8. He was known for his colorful personality and sense of humor.
9. Fontes retired from coaching after a brief stint with the CFL’s Las Vegas Posse.
10. He currently works as a football analyst for local Detroit media outlets.

What race is Wayne Fontes?

Fontes was born in the fishing community of New Bedford, Massachusetts. According to the 1930 US Census, his mother, Matilda Fontes, was born in Wareham, Massachusetts. His father, Caetano Fontes, was Portuguese , born in Cape Verde, a Portuguese colony at the time.

How many years did wayne Fontes coach the Detroit Lions?

Then: Fontes spent eight seasons as Lions coach and remains both the winningest and losingest coach in team history with a 67-71 career record. He reached the playoffs four times and is beloved by most of his former players.

What was Detroit Lions record on Wayne Fontes?

Wayne Fontes compiled a record of 66 wins and 67 losses in his coaching career with the Detroit Lions. He began coaching during the 1988 season and last coached during the 1996 campaign.

What was Jim Caldwell record with the Lions?

Over four seasons as Detroit Lions head coach, Jim Caldwell posted a 36-28 record with at least nine wins three times and two playoff appearances. That’s literally the most successful four-year stretch the franchise has had going back close to 30 years.

Who is the head coach of the Lions?

Dan Campbell