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Phil Handler was born on 21 July, 1908 in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S., is an American football player and coach (1908–1968). Discover Phil Handler's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?

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Age 60 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 21 July 1908
Birthday 21 July
Birthplace Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Date of death 8 December, 1968
Died Place Skokie, Illinois, U.S.
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Phil Handler Height, Weight & Measurements

At 60 years old, Phil Handler height is 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) and Weight 212 lb (96 kg).

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Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg)
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Phil Handler Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1908

Philip Jacob Handler (July 21, 1908 – December 8, 1968) was an American football player and coach who spent his entire professional career in the city of Chicago.

He had a seven-year, 53-game NFL playing career, during which he was named All-Pro four times.

On three separate occasions, Handler served as head coach of the Chicago Cardinals, and later as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bears.

1927

He played at TCU for three years beginning in 1927 under head coach Francis Schmidt.

1929

During his college career, Handler earned All-SWC honors as an offensive guard, and was an Honorable Mention All-American in 1929.

In 1929 Handler and the Horned Frogs won the Southwest Conference.

1930

After graduating from college in 1930, Handler decided to pursue a career in pro football.

However, he was an undersized lineman, standing at just 5ft 11in, 190 lb. Despite Cardinals' coach Ernie Nevers' dismissive comment upon his arrival with the Cardinals in summer 1930: "You'll never make it kid. You're too small", Handler went on to a seven-year, 53-game NFL playing career with the team, during which he was named All-Pro from 1931 to 1933, and 2nd Team All-Pro (UPI) in 1935.

1935

He also served in a player-coach during the 1935 and 1936 seasons.

1937

Upon his retirement during the 1937 NFL season, Handler was named to the Cardinals' coaching staff.

1938

His career with the Cardinals appeared to have ended on November 28, 1938, when he and head coach Milan Creighton resigned following a 2–9 finish, however Handler later reconsidered his decision and continued as an assistant coach.

1943

On July 3, 1943, Handler took over the Cardinals' head coaching duties when head coach Jimmy Conzelman accepted a front office position with baseball's St. Louis Browns.

However, with manning shortages due to World War II, the Cardinals lost all 10 games that season.

1944

The team then merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1944 to form what was referred to as "Card-Pitt" in the standings.

Handler and Walt Kiesling were named the team's co-coaches.

That effort also resulted in a winless season in 1944, and after a 1–9 season the next year, Handler gave way for the returning Conzelman.

1947

He served as an assistant coach for the Cardinals when they won the 1947 NFL Championship; and with the Bears when they won the 1963 NFL Championship.

Handler was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and was Jewish.

His parents had immigrated to the United States from Lithuania.

He was nicknamed "Motsy."

Prior to his professional debut, Handler played college football at Texas Christian University.

The return of Conzelman and many of their top players, helped the Cardinals improve to 6–5 in 1946, followed by the franchise's only undisputed NFL title the next season, with a 28–21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 1947, at Comiskey Park in Chicago.

That season Handler was an assistant coach on the Cardinals' NFL Championship team.

1949

In 1949 Conzelman again resigned as head coach of the Cardinals.

As a result, Handler and fellow assistant Buddy Parker were named as co-head coaches for the team in a unique arrangement on February 3, 1949.

The decision was brought about by the two owners' different coaching preferences.

The decision was blamed for the Cardinals 2–4 start that season.

However Parker soon took over as sole coach when Handler shifted to a front office role later that season.

When Parker left after the season, Curly Lambeau, the legendary coach and founder of the Green Bay Packers, was hired as his replacement.

Upon taking over the coaching position, Lambeau brought back Handler as the team's offensive line coach.

1951

However, the new staff continued to struggle, and after a 7–15 mark, Lambeau resigned as the team's coach on December 7, 1951.

Handler and Cecil Isbell were then left to coach the team's last two games.

Handler's 0.105 winning percentage is the lowest in NFL history for coaches with at least five seasons.

1952

After more than two decades with the same team, Handler moved to the north side of Chicago to become the offensive line coach for the Chicago Bears on July 19, 1952.

There he soon became a top assistant under coach George Halas.

In addition to his coaching duties, Handler also served as a scout for the team for the next 16 seasons.

1956

In 1956 Handler helped the team reach the NFL Championship game.

1963

He then helped the squad capture the NFL title seven years later, in a storied 14–10 Bears victory over the New York Giants, on a frigid day at Wrigley Field in late 1963.

1967

Several months after the 1967 NFL season had ended, Handler was vacationing in Florida when he suffered the first of two heart attacks and spent several weeks in a hospital for treatment.

Upon his release, doctors decreed that while he could spend time with the team during the week, at practices, and in helping the coaching staff with its weekly game plan, he would not be able to attend Bears' games.