Sherman Lewis, longtime NFL assistant coach and college All-American, dies at 83
Sherman Lewis, a former college All-American and longtime NFL assistant coach, has died at the age of 83. He spent 12 seasons as an NFL offensive coordinator, notably with the Green Bay Packers during Mike Holmgren's tenure. Lewis also had a distinguished playing career at Michigan State and briefly played professionally in the CFL and AFL.
- ▪Sherman Lewis was an All-American halfback at Michigan State and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting in 1963.
- ▪He played professionally in the CFL for the Toronto Argonauts and later in the AFL for the New York Jets.
- ▪Lewis served as offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, and Washington.
- ▪He coached under Bill Walsh with the 49ers before joining Mike Holmgren in Green Bay.
- ▪Lewis won three Big Ten titles in track and field during his time at Michigan State.
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