Chip Kelly
#89,890 Most Popular
About
Football coach known for his innovative offensive tactics who led the University of Oregon from 2009 to 2012. He served as head coach of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles from 2013 to 2015, and, in 2016, he was named head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. He was fired by the 49ers after going 2-14 in his lone season with the team.
Before Fame
He studied physical education at the University of New Hampshire.
Trivia
He led Oregon to three consecutive conference championships from 2009 to 2011.
Family Life
He is the son of Paul and Jean Kelly. He was engaged to Karen Biagini in 2008, but the couple separated in 2009.
Associated With
He was succeeded by Mark Helfrich as head coach of the Oregon Ducks.