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Ivan Fears

b. 1954

American football coach

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About Ivan Fears

Born 1954. Ivan Fears is an American american football player and american football coach.

Ivan Fears (born November 15, 1954) is an American former football coach. He was the running backs coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) from 2002 to 2021.

Playing career

High school Fears attended John Yeates High School in Suffolk, Virginia, and was a letterman in football. In football, he was twice named the school's "Outstanding Player of the Year", and as a senior, was also an All-State selection. He attended The College of William & Mary, where he played football as a running back from 1973 to 1975.

Coaching career

College Fears began his coaching career in 1976 with his alma mater, William & Mary as a graduate assistant and in 1977-1978 was the team's Receivers coach. In 1979, he served as the team's quarterbacks coach before moving to Syracuse University in 1980 as the wide receivers coach.

NFL Fears joined the Patriots' coaching staff in 1991. He spent two seasons with the Patriots before moving on to coach the Chicago Bears' wide receivers starting in 1993, but rejoined the New England coaching staff in 1999 as their wide receivers coach. In 2002, he was reassigned to running backs coach. Fears won six Super Bowls as an integral part of both dynasties with the Patriots. He announced his retirement in 2022.

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Important facts

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Nationality
Education
College of William & Mary
Employers
New England Patriots, Syracuse University, College of William & Mary, Chicago Bears

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ivan Fears?

American football coach

When was Ivan Fears born?

Ivan Fears was born on 15 November 1954 in Portsmouth.

What is Ivan Fears's occupation?

Ivan Fears is an american football player and american football coach.

What nationality is Ivan Fears?

Ivan Fears is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Fears

· Wikidata: Q14950291

· DBpedia: Ivan Fears

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