Wayne Fontes
Football Coach

Wayne Fontes Net Worth

Wayne Fontes was born on February 2, 1940 in Massachusetts and was the head coach for the Detroit Lions for eight years. During his time with the Lions, he set a franchise record for career wins with 67. He was a successful coach and left a lasting legacy with the team.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 2, 1940
Birth Place Massachusetts
Age 84 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $5 Million (2024)

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.

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