John Harbaugh: The Longest Serving Head Coach in Ravens History

Did you know that the Baltimore Ravens only had three different head coaches in their history?

And guess what, John Harbaugh is now officially the longest-tenured head coach for the franchise.

How Long Has John Harbaugh Been With Baltimore?

Harbaugh has been coaching the Ravens for 16 seasons out of their 27-year history, making him the longest-tenured head coach the franchise has ever had. But when did it all start for him in Charm City?

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Harbaugh joined the Ravens before the 2008 season, succeeding Brian Billick, who led the team to their first Super Bowl title in 2000. Baltimore was struggling, coming off a 5-11 campaign in 2007, which led to Billick’s firing.

However, Harbaugh quickly made his mark. His first season with the Ravens resulted in an 11-5 record and an appearance in the AFC title game.

Notable Accolades in Harbaugh’s Career

During his time with the Ravens, Harbaugh achieved impressive feats:

• Harbaugh guided the Ravens to five consecutive playoff appearances, a first in franchise history, within his first five years as head coach.
• He led the team to their second Super Bowl victory in the 2012 season, with stars like Ray Lewis and Joe Flacco shining bright.
• Since then, he has produced five more playoff teams.
• He coached the team’s first-ever AP NFL Most Valuable Player in quarterback Lamar Jackson in the 2019 season.
• Finally, Harbaugh has only experienced one last-place finish, a commendable record in the competitive NFL.

As the current season progresses, Harbaugh has new goals in sight. Baltimore is aiming for the top seed in the AFC with an 8-3 record, and he is striving to produce his 11th playoff team. Additionally, he aims to end the 11-year championship drought for the Ravens.

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