Jim Harbaugh

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He is well known for his coaching success at both the collegiate level and NFL

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James Joseph Harbaugh, born on December 23, 1963, is a prominent figure in American football, both as a player and a coach. Harbaugh's football journey began at the University of Michigan, where he played quarterback from 1983 to 1986. His leadership on the field was evident as he guided the Wolverines to the 1987 Rose Bowl and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting during his senior year. His college success led to his selection by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft, marking the start of a 14-year career as a quarterback in the NFL. Harbaugh's playing career spanned multiple teams, including the Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, and San Diego Chargers.

Harbaugh's coaching career began while he was still an active NFL player, serving as an unpaid assistant at Western Kentucky University, where his father, Jack Harbaugh, was the head coach. After retiring from playing, Harbaugh transitioned fully into coaching, starting as the quarterbacks coach for the Oakland Raiders in 2002. His first head coaching role came at the University of San Diego in 2004, where he led the team to back-to-back Pioneer League championships. His success at San Diego earned him a position at Stanford University in 2007, where he revitalized the program and led the Cardinal to an Orange Bowl victory in 2011.

In 2011, Harbaugh made the leap to the NFL as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. His impact was immediate, leading the 49ers to three consecutive NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl appearance in 2013. Harbaugh's tenure with the 49ers was marked by a resurgence of the franchise, which had missed the playoffs for eight straight seasons before his arrival. Notably, he and his brother, John Harbaugh, made history as the first pair of brothers to serve as head coaches in the NFL, culminating in a memorable matchup in Super Bowl XLVII, where John's Baltimore Ravens defeated Jim's 49ers.

In 2015, Harbaugh returned to his alma mater, the University of Michigan, as head coach. Under his leadership, Michigan experienced a revival, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and earning berths in the College Football Playoff in 2021 and 2022. Harbaugh's crowning achievement came in 2023 when he led Michigan to its first national championship since 1997, and its first undisputed title since 1948. His success at Michigan solidified his reputation as one of the top coaches in college football. In January 2024, Harbaugh returned to the NFL, signing a five-year contract to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

- Played 14 seasons as an NFL quarterback, primarily with the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts.
- Led the Indianapolis Colts to the AFC Championship Game in 1995 and was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
- Coached the San Francisco 49ers to three consecutive NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl appearance.
- Led the University of Michigan to three Big Ten titles and a national championship in 2023.
- Became the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024 after a successful tenure at Michigan.

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