Jim Harbaugh

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Jim Harbaugh's career is defined by a string of historic achievements that set him apart in the annals of football history. He is the first pair of brothers to serve as NFL head coaches simultaneously, a feat that culminated in the unique spectacle of Super Bowl XLVII. His ability to turn around franchises is unmatched; he led the 49ers to the NFC Championship in his first season and guided Michigan to its first undisputed national title in decades. His 1995 comeback season with the Colts remains a textbook example of resilience. These accomplishments have cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures in modern football.

AwardsJim Harbaugh has won numerous accolades throughout his career. He was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 1995 and selected to the Pro Bowl that same year. As a coach, he received the AP Coach of the Year award in 2011, along with honors from the PFWA and Sporting News. He led the University of Michigan to a National Championship in 2024 and won three consecutive Big Ten Conference Championships. His achievements as a coach include transforming multiple franchises and achieving historic milestones like the "Harbowl" in Super Bowl XLVII.

Honours & Distinctions

University of Michigan Hall of Fame

University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor·2015

Inducted for his contributions as a player and coach.

College Football Hall of Fame

College Football Hall of Fame·2025

Inducted as a player for his outstanding collegiate career.

Key to the City of San Francisco

City of San Francisco·2013

Awarded in recognition of his leadership with the 49ers.

Key to the City of Ann Arbor

City of Ann Arbor·2024

Presented following the national championship victory.

Honorary Doctorate

University of Toledo·2016

Received for his contributions to sports and education.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2013

Recognized for being part of the first set of brothers to coach in the same Super Bowl.

Rankings & Lists

#89

ESPN's Top 100 Players of All Time

ESPN·2020

#Top 100

Top 100 Players in NFL History

The Sporting News·2019

#Top 10

Greatest College Quarterbacks

Rolling Stone·2018

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

October 1995

Captain Comeback

Time Magazine

February 2013

The Harbowl Phenomenon

January 2024

The Return to the NFL

Records & Feats

First Brothers to Coach in Super Bowl

Historic First·2013

Jim and John Harbaugh became the first siblings to serve as head coaches in the same Super Bowl.

Quickest Turnaround in NFL History

Career Milestone·2012

Led the 49ers to the NFC Championship in his first season after eight years of missing the playoffs.

Most Consecutive Big Ten Titles

College Record·2023

Won three consecutive Big Ten Conference Championships with Michigan (2021-2023).