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Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick is an American football coach who became head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2024 after a long NFL career, most notably with the New England Patriots.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Bill Belichick is an American football coach who became head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2024 after a legendary NFL career, most notably with the New England Patriots.

What it is

Belichick is widely recognized as one of the most successful coaches in NFL history, with six Super Bowl wins as a head coach and eight overall including his assistant-coach titles. He served as head coach of the New England Patriots from 2000 until January 2024, compiling an all-time NFL head coaching record of 333–178.

Why it matters

Belichick's move to college football with the North Carolina Tar Heels marks a rare transition from the NFL to the NCAA for a coach of his stature. His six Super Bowl titles as a head coach set an NFL record, and his overall eight championships tie him for the most in league history.

Key details

Born in 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee, Belichick began his NFL coaching career in 1975. He won two Super Bowls as a defensive coordinator with the New York Giants before leading the Patriots to six more. He is a three-time AP NFL Coach of the Year.

In short

  • Bill Belichick is the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels as of 2024.
  • He won eight Super Bowls total: six as a head coach with the Patriots and two as an assistant with the Giants.
  • His NFL head coaching record is 333–178.
  • He is a three-time AP NFL Coach of the Year.

Quick questions

How many Super Bowls has Bill Belichick won?
He has won eight Super Bowls overall: six as a head coach with the Patriots and two as an assistant coach with the New York Giants.
What team does Bill Belichick coach?
He coaches the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Is Bill Belichick retired?
No. Current sources identify him as the head coach of North Carolina, so he is not retired.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Belichick
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, current head coaching role at North Carolina Tar Heels.
  2. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/athletes/a91277838/bill-belichick
    Supports: Departure from Patriots in 2024 and hiring by North Carolina in December 2024.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bill-Belichick
    Supports: Six Super Bowl titles as Patriots head coach and eight total Super Bowl titles.
  4. North Carolina Tar Heels Athletics — https://goheels.com/staff-directory/bill-belichick/3766
    Supports: Current team affiliation and all-time NFL head coaching record of 333–178.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1621161/
    Supports: Birth date and age.
  6. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clywp0wy21lo
    Supports: Belichick's move away from the NFL and lack of retirement at that time.