26 Facts About Dick LeBeau

Charles Richard LeBeau is an American former professional football player and coach in the National Football League.

Dick LeBeau was active at field level in the NFL for 59 consecutive seasons, 14 playing cornerback with the Detroit Lions and 45 as a coach.

Dick LeBeau spent the majority of his coaching career as a defensive assistant, most notably as the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dick LeBeau was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 1959 NFL Draft before signing with the Lions, where he was named to three Pro Bowls.

Dick LeBeau joined the Bengals in 1980, where he spent 19 non-consecutive years, including 12 years as defensive coordinator.

Dick LeBeau served as the Bengals' head coach from 2000 to 2002, his sole head coaching position.

Dick LeBeau helped the Steelers make four Super Bowl appearances as their defensive coordinator, winning Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII during his second stint.

Dick LeBeau was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a player in 2010.

Dick LeBeau attended Ohio State University playing for famed coach Woody Hayes, and was on the 1957 national championship team, playing as a halfback on offense and a cornerback on defense.

Dick LeBeau was drafted in the fifth round in 1959 by the Cleveland Browns, but was cut in training camp.

Dick LeBeau is widely considered to be one of the greatest defensive backs in Lions history.

Dick LeBeau recorded 62 interceptions for 762 yards and four touchdowns.

Dick LeBeau was one of the most durable players in the league.

Dick LeBeau is third all-time for most seasons played and previously held the NFL record for consecutive appearances by a cornerback with 171, which has since been broken by Ronde Barber.

Dick LeBeau recovered nine fumbles, returning them for 53 yards and a touchdown.

Dick LeBeau was honored by the Lions and inducted into the Pride of the Lions in 2010.

Dick LeBeau was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992 as the secondary coach.

Dick LeBeau was named interim head coach for the Bengals in 2000 following head coach Bruce Coslet's resignation during the 2000 season.

Dick LeBeau returned to the Steelers in 2004 as their defensive coordinator.

Dick LeBeau was named "Coordinator of the year" by the Sporting News for the 2008 season.

Dick LeBeau is arguably the best ever to coach defense.

Dick LeBeau acted in the 1970 film Too Late the Hero, where he played Michael Caine's double in a scene.

Dick LeBeau is said to regularly recite A Visit from St Nicholas by heart to his players every Christmas season.

Dick LeBeau says seeing the effect that Coach Bowlus had on him and his teammates clinched it for him at that point.

Dick LeBeau has been married to his current wife, Nancy, since 1973 and they have a son together, Brandon.

Dick LeBeau attended the American Legion Ohio Buckeye Boys State program in 1954 as a delegate.