About Len Fontes
Lived 1938 – 1992 (aged 54). Len Fontes was an American coach.
Leonard J. Fontes (March 8, 1938 – May 8, 1992) was an American football coach. He served as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and Detroit Lions.
Older brother of former NFL coach Wayne Fontes, He died of a heart attack on May 8, 1992, in Rochester Hills, Michigan at age 54.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Len Fontes?
American football coach (1938-1992)
When was Len Fontes born?
Len Fontes was born on 8 March 1938 in New Bedford.
When did Len Fontes die?
Len Fontes died on 8 May 1992 in Rochester Hills.
What was Len Fontes's occupation?
Len Fontes was a coach.
What nationality was Len Fontes?
Len Fontes was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Len Fontes. https://biography.guide/len-fontes/
MLA: "Len Fontes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/len-fontes/.
Chicago: "Len Fontes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/len-fontes/.
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