Wayne Fontes
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About
He was the head coach for the Detroit Lions for eight years. He set a franchise record for career wins with 67.
Before Fame
He played in the AFL, then returned to school after an injury sidelined him.
Trivia
Although his Lions were good enough to make the playoffs most years he coached, they got knocked out of the playoffs early.
Family Life
His father was a first-generation immigrant from the Portuguese colony of Cape Verde.
Associated With
He was a close friend of Jon Gruden's son Jim.
