Marty Schottenheimer

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Marty Schottenheimer born?September 23, 1943
2. Where was Marty Schottenheimer born?New York City, New York
3. What is the career NFL head coaching seasons?21
4. What is the total career wins?205
5. What was Marty Schottenheimer known for in football?Marty Schottenheimer was famous for coaching teams that played tough, physical football with strong defenses and powerful running games, a style called "smashmouth football."
6. How many regular season wins did Marty Schottenheimer have?He won 205 regular season games, which is the seventh most wins by any NFL coach in history.

NFL: The National Football League, the highest level of professional American football in North America.
Head Coach: The principal leader of a professional sports team, responsible for all aspects of coaching and team strategy.
Playoffs: A postseason tournament contested by the top teams in a league to determine the ultimate champion.
Regular Season: The initial phase of a sports league's schedule, preceding the playoffs.