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Leslie Frazier career timeline

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier

December 30, 2013 at 2:20PM

Leslie Frazier timeline

Chicago Bears cornerback Leslie Frazier relaxes in afternoon on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1985 at the team?s Cicero, Ill., indoor training facility before practice. Frazier leads the Bears with six interceptions this season and ranks sixth with 42 solo tackles. The 26-year-old from Alcorn State has a chance at a Pro Bowl appearance, but says, ?I?d rather have the (Super Bowl) ring.? (AP Photo/John Swart)
(Brian Stensaas — DML - ASSOCIATED PRESS/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

1981-85: Cornerback/safety for the Chicago Bears (65 career games, 20 INTs, two TDs)

1988-96: Head coach at Trinity College (now Trinity International University)

1997-98: Defensive backs coach at University of Illinois

1999-2002: Defensive backs coach for Philadelphia Eagles

2003-04: Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator

2005-06: Defensive backs coach/assistant to head coach Tony Dungy for Indianapolis Colts (won Super Bowl XLI)

2007-10: Vikings defensive coordinator

Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier runs drills in Mankato.
(Brian Stensaas — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Nov 22, 2010: Named interim head coach after Vikings start 3-7 under Brad Childress

Nov. 28, 2010: First victory as head coach, a 17-13 triumph over Washington at FedEx Field

The Minnesota Vikings gave new head coach Leslie Frazier his first win with a 17-13 defeat of the Washington Redskins in 2010.
(Brian Stensaas — DML - Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Jan. 3, 2011: Named permanent head coach

Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier walked the sideline during the first half against the Detroit Lions.
(Brian Stensaas — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Dec. 30, 2012: A 37-34 victory over Green Bay is the Vikings' fourth in a row to cap a 10-6 season

Monday: Fired as head coach of the Vikings

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