American football player, coach, and scout (1924–2001)
Jerry Frei
c. 1967
Biographical details
Born
(1924-06-03)June 3, 1924 Oregon, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died
February 16, 2001(2001-02-16) (aged 76) Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Playing career
1942, 1946, 1947
Wisconsin
Position(s)
Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1948–1949
Grant HS (OR) (assistant)
1950–1951
Lincoln HS (OR)
1952–1954
Willamette (line)
1955–1966
Oregon (assistant)
1967–1971
Oregon
1972–1975
Denver Broncos (assistant)
1976–1977
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (assistant)
1978–1980
Chicago Bears (assistant)
1981–1982
Denver Broncos (assistant)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1983–2001
Denver Broncos (scout)
Head coaching record
Overall
22–29–2 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2× Super Bowl champion (XXXII, XXXIII)
Jerry Frei
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
U.S. Army Air Forces
Years of service
1943–1945
Rank
Lieutenant
Unit
6th Photographic Group
Battles/wars
World War II: Pacific theater
Awards
Air Medal (3)
Gerald L. Frei (June 3, 1924 – February 16, 2001) was an American football player and coach. He was the head coach at the University of Oregon[1] for five seasons, 1967 through 1971, compiling a record of 22–29–2. At Oregon, Frei coached Dan Fouts and Ahmad Rashad. He later worked in the National Football League (NFL) as an assistant coach and scout, mostly with the Denver Broncos.[2][3]
^McCann, Michael C. (1995). Oregon Ducks Football: 100 Years of Glory. Eugene, OR: McCann Communications Corp. ISBN 0-9648244-7-7.
^Metteer, Chris (February 17, 2001). "Jerry Frei, former Oregon football coach, dies". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. p. 1D.
^Bellamy, Ron (February 20, 2001). "Lessons from Freii resonate". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. p. 1E.
Gerald L. Frei (June 3, 1924 – February 16, 2001) was an American football player and coach. He was the head coach at the University of Oregon for five...
Retrieved April 29, 2009. Frei, Terry (November 12, 2000). "Grateful for the Guard". The Denver Post. Retrieved April 30, 2009. "JerryFrei; Former Oregon Football...
replaced with AstroTurf two years later). Under first-year head coach JerryFrei, the Ducks were 2–8 overall and 1–5 in the Athletic Association of Western Universities...
Tex Oliver (1945–1946) Jim Aiken (1947–1950) Len Casanova (1951–1966) JerryFrei (1967–1971) Dick Enright (1972–1973) Don Read (1974–1976) Rich Brooks...
of Oregon in Eugene. He played football for the Ducks under head coach JerryFrei, became a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, and majored in elementary...
(1994–96). He was just in time to devise a zone-blocking scheme for star Jerry Azumah. From 1995 through 1998, the speedy back raised the profile of UNH...
detailed in the book Third Down and a War to Go, written by Terry Frei, the son of JerryFrei, one of Schreiner's teammates on the 1942 Wisconsin Badgers football...
Tex Oliver (1945–1946) Jim Aiken (1947–1950) Len Casanova (1951–1966) JerryFrei (1967–1971) Dick Enright (1972–1973) Don Read (1974–1976) Rich Brooks...
thanked Frei for allowing him access to Frei's research and/or contacts. Frei's book featured his father's 1942 Wisconsin Badgers, including two of Jerry Frei's...
were played in Eugene at Autzen Stadium. Led by fifth-year head coach JerryFrei, the Ducks were 5–6 overall and 2–4 in the Pacific-8 Conference. They...
Tex Oliver (1945–1946) Jim Aiken (1947–1950) Len Casanova (1951–1966) JerryFrei (1967–1971) Dick Enright (1972–1973) Don Read (1974–1976) Rich Brooks...
head coach, was added to handle special teams. Denver Broncos assistant JerryFrei was hired as offensive line coach, becoming McKay's first assistant hired...
Director of college scouting – Ted Sundquist College scouting consultant – JerryFrei Head coaches Head coach – Mike Shanahan Assistant head coach/offensive...
Director of college scouting – Ted Sundquist College Scouting Consultant – JerryFrei College Scout – Dave Gettleman Head coaches Head coach – Mike Shanahan...
Tex Oliver (1945–1946) Jim Aiken (1947–1950) Len Casanova (1951–1966) JerryFrei (1967–1971) Dick Enright (1972–1973) Don Read (1974–1976) Rich Brooks...
with one at Civic Stadium in Portland. Led by fourth-year head coach JerryFrei, the Ducks were 6–4–1 overall and 4–3 in the Pacific-8 Conference, tied...
Tex Oliver (1945–1946) Jim Aiken (1947–1950) Len Casanova (1951–1966) JerryFrei (1967–1971) Dick Enright (1972–1973) Don Read (1974–1976) Rich Brooks...
and lights were added prior to this season. Under third-year head coach JerryFrei, the Ducks were 5–5–1 overall and 2–3 in the Pacific-8 Conference; they...
Director of college scouting – Ted Sundquist College scouting consultant – JerryFrei Head coaches Head coach/vice president of football operations – Mike Shanahan...
not built to play major college football. Oregon Duck football coach JerryFrei managed to talk Reynolds into playing on the freshman football team in...
Stadium, which opened the previous year. Under second-year head coach JerryFrei, the Ducks were 4–6 overall and 2–4 in the Pacific-8 Conference. Oregon...
Global Information
United States
U.S. Army Air Forces
Lieutenant
Air Medal (3)