John Harbaugh's Super Bowl Head Coaching Record
John Harbaugh has coached in a total of 3 Super Bowls as a head coach. He won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens, defeating the San Francisco 49ers. His overall Super Bowl record as a head coach stands at 1 win and 2 losses. This places him among the notable NFL coaches with multiple championship game appearances. More details on his career are available on the official Ravens website John Harbaugh Ravens profile.
His first Super Bowl appearance came in the 2012 season when the Ravens defeated the 49ers. He later reached the Super Bowl again with the Ravens in the 2019 season, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 2024 season marked his third Super Bowl appearance, where the Ravens faced the San Francisco 49ers. Each appearance solidified his reputation as a top-tier NFL head coach.
Super Bowl Wins, Losses, and Key Matchups
John Harbaugh has 1 Super Bowl win as a head coach. That victory occurred in Super Bowl XLVII after the 2012 NFL season. The game was notable for a power outage delay in the third quarter. The Ravens defeated the 49ers 34 to 31 in New Orleans. The win marked the franchise's second Super Bowl title.
John Harbaugh's 2 Super Bowl losses came against the Kansas City Chiefs. He lost Super Bowl LVII after the 2022 season and Super Bowl LVIII after the 2023 season. Both games were close contests decided in the final minutes. The 49ers also lost to the Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII under a different head coach. This shows the competitive nature of the Harbaugh vs. 49ers matchup.
John Harbaugh's Coaching Career and Legacy
John Harbaugh has been the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens since 2008. He is the winningest coach in franchise history. His regular season record includes multiple playoff appearances. He is known for strong defensive coaching and game management. The Ravens have been consistent contenders in the AFC North division.
John Harbaugh's legacy includes multiple AFC Championship game appearances. He is one of the few coaches to reach the Super Bowl with the same franchise multiple times. His brother, Jim Harbaugh, is also a prominent NFL head coach. The Harbaugh brothers have faced each other in the NFL and college football. John Harbaugh's Super Bowl success is a key part of his coaching resume.