Jim Harbaugh is a former American football player and current head coach of the Michigan Wolverines. Jim Harbaugh’s led the San Francisco 49ers to three consecutive NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl appearance in 2013, as well as revitalized the University of Michigan football program, leading them to multiple 10-win seasons and major bowl game appearances. Get all of the latest Jim Harbaugh news and stats here!
Jim Harbaugh was born on December 23, 1963, in Toledo, Ohio, USA. He played college football at the University of Michigan, where he was a star quarterback and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1986.
After college, Harbaugh played 14 seasons in the NFL as a quarterback for various teams, including the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, and San Francisco 49ers. He earned Pro Bowl honors in 1995 and was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996.
Following his playing career, Harbaugh transitioned to coaching, first as an assistant coach at various colleges, including the University of San Diego and Stanford University. In 2011, he was hired as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, where he led the team to three consecutive NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl appearance in 2013.
In 2015, Harbaugh returned to his alma mater, the University of Michigan, to become the head coach of the football team. Since taking over, he has helped revitalize the program, leading the Wolverines to multiple 10-win seasons and appearances in major bowl games.
Jim Harbaugh signed a four-year contract extension with Michigan in 2021 and led the Wolverines to an impressive 11-1 regular season, including a victory over Ohio State and a Big Ten Championship win over Iowa. He was named the Associated Press College Football Coach of the Year.
Harbaugh is known for his intense and competitive coaching style, as well as his unconventional approach to training and preparation. He has a reputation for being a player’s coach, often connecting with his players on a personal level and building strong relationships with them.
Off the field, Harbaugh is known for his philanthropic work, including his involvement with the United Service Organizations (USO) and the Harbaugh Foundation, which supports underprivileged youth. He is also a devoted family man and has seven children with his wife, Sarah.
