For the Australian writer, see Marion May Campbell.
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| Date of birth: | May 25, 1929 |
| Place of birth: | Chester, South Carolina |
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| Position(s): | Defensive end |
| College: | Georgia |
| NFL Draft: | 1952 / Round: 4 / Pick: 46 |
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| 1954-1955 1956-1961 |
San Francisco 49ers Philadelphia Eagles |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 2 |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Francis Marion Campbell (born May 25, 1929 in Chester, South Carolina) is a former American football defensive lineman and head coach. Campbell played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs from 1949 until 1951 where he earned the nickname "Swamp Fox." During his NFL playing career, Campbell played for the San Francisco 49ers (1954–1955) and the Philadelphia Eagles (1956–1961).
Campbell has the third lowest winning percentage among coaches who have coached more than three seasons in the NFL. The only coaches behind him are Bert Bell and David Shula.
External links
- database Football: Marion Campbell
- Gallery of Marion Campbell football cards
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| Preceded by Dan Henning |
Atlanta Falcons Head Coaches 1987–1989 |
Succeeded by Jerry Glanville |
| Preceded by Dick Vermeil |
Philadelphia Eagles Head Coaches 1983–1985 |
Succeeded by Fred Bruney |
| Preceded by Norm Van Brocklin |
Atlanta Falcons Head Coaches 1974–1976 |
Succeeded by Pat Peppler |
| Preceded by John Mazur |
Philadelphia Eagles Defensive coordinator 1977-85 |
Succeeded by Wade Phillips |
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