Career
He was the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator from 1992 to 1993. McPherson was most known for his ability to coach the defensive line, serving as coach of that position for Santa Clara University (1963–1974), University of California, Los Angeles (1975–1977), Philadelphia Eagles (1978), and San Francisco 49ers (1979–1991, 1994–1998). While with Santa Clara, he also served as linebackers coach and associate head coach.