Lew Erber

Lewis Albert Erber Jr. (May 27, 1934 – February 26, 1990) was an American football coach. He was the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots for three seasons. He won two Super Bowls with the Oakland Raiders. His coaching career began in 1967 and ended after 1988.

Early life and education Erber was born on May 27, 1934, in Clifton, New Jersey, and played prep soccer at Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, New Jersey. He went to college at Montclair State University. He played running back from 1952 to 1955.

Coaching career College coaching career He began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Iowa State Cyclones in 1967. With the Raiders he won two Super Bowls. In 1982 he went to the New England Patriots as their offensive coordinator. He died on February 26, 1990, at the age of 55.