About Jack Burns
Born 1949. Jack Burns is an American coach and american football coach.
Jack Charles Burns (born January 3, 1949) is an American former football coach whose career spanned 30 years at both the collegiate and professional levels. He served as an assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, including stints with the Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings, and Atlanta Falcons. Burns was the offensive coordinator for the Vikings from 1992 to 1993 and part of the Redskins' 1991 Super Bowl championship team. At the college level, he most notably served as offensive coordinator at the University of Louisville under Howard Schnellenberger from 1985 until 1988.
He is the uncle of MLB player Billy Burns.
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Who is Jack Burns?
American football coach
When was Jack Burns born?
Jack Burns was born on 3 January 1949 in Tampa, Florida.
What is Jack Burns's occupation?
Jack Burns is a coach and american football coach.
What nationality is Jack Burns?
Jack Burns is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Burns (American football coach)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Burns. https://biography.guide/jack-burns-coach/
MLA: "Jack Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-burns-coach/.
Chicago: "Jack Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-burns-coach/.
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