Harland Svare

Harland James Svare (November 25, 1930 – April 4, 2020) was an American professional football player, coach and general manager. Svare was a linebacker who played eight seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) from 1953 to 1960. He was the Rams head coach from midway the 1962 season through 1965, and the San Diego Chargers head coach from 1971 through 1973. He was general manager of the Chargers from 1971 to 1976.

Head coaching record

Team Year Regular season PostseasonWon LostTiesWin %FinishWonLostWin %ResultLA19620517th in NFL Western – – – –LA19635906th in NFL Western – – – –LA19645725th in NFL Western – – – –LA196541007th in NFL Western – – – – LA total 14 31 3 – – – –SD19712203rd in AFC West – – – –SD19724914th in AFC West – – – –SD19731614th in AFC West – – – – SD total 7 17 2 – – – – Total 21 48 5 – – – –