Background
Burns, Jerry was born on January 24, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Burns, Jerry was born on January 24, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1951.
Backfield coach, U. Hawaii, Honolulu, 1951; backfield coach, Whittier (California) College, 1952; head coach, St. Mary's of Redford High School, 1953; coach, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1954-1961; head coach, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1961-1965; coach, Green Bay (Wisconsin) Packers (NFL), 1966-1967; with, Minnesota Vikings (NFL), since 1968; offensive coordinator, Minnesota Vikings (NFL), 1968-1985; head coach, Minnesota Vikings (NFL), since 1986.
Married Marilyn Burns. Children: Michael, Erin, Kelly, Kathy, Kerry.