Mark Hatley Explained

Mark Hatley
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:September 19, 1949
Birth Place:Borger, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lb:200
High School:Philips (TX)
College:Oklahoma State (1969–1972)
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Mark Alison Hatley (September 19, 1949 – July 27, 2004) was an American football player, coach, executive, and administrator who was the de facto General Manager of the Chicago Bears from 1997 to 2000. He also held positions for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Tulsa Golden Hurricane, TCU Horned Frogs, Baylor Bears, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, and Green Bay Packers. He also played football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Early life and education

Hatley was born on September 19, 1949, in Borger, Texas, and went to Philips High School. He went to college at Oklahoma State and played linebacker.

College coaching career

Hatley became a coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes after his playing career. He also was a coach for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, TCU Horned Frogs, and Baylor Bears.[1] [2] [3]

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

In 1984 Hatley was signed by the New Orleans Saints as a Scouting and Quality Control Coach. In 1985 he was promoted to Secondary Coach.[2] [4]

Kansas City Chiefs

In 1987 he became the Kansas City Chiefs Linebackers Coach. He also was a Scout (1988–1991) and Director of Pro Personnel (1992–1996).[2]

Chicago Bears

In 1997 he became the Vice President of Pro Personnel for the Chicago Bears.[5] He was also the de facto General Manager.[6]

Green Bay Packers

In 2001 he became the Vice President of Football Operations for the Green Bay Packers. He was there until 2004, when he died suddenly at the age of 54.[3] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: VP of Football Operations Mark Hatley dies. Green Bay Packers.
  2. Web site: Mark Hatley, 1949-2004. www.packers.com.
  3. Web site: Mark Hatley 1949-2004. Don. Pierson. chicagotribune.com. 28 July 2004 .
  4. Web site: Mark Hatley Coaching Record - Pro Football Archives. www.profootballarchives.com.
  5. Web site: Mark Hatley: An In-Depth Look at a Misunderstood Chicago Bears Pariah. Erik. Lambert. June 3, 2019.
  6. Web site: Mark Hatley Football Executive Record. Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  7. Web site: Packers VP Hatley dies. ARNIE STAPLETON. Associated Press. Tulsa World. 28 July 2004 .
  8. Web site: Packers executive Mark Hatley dies at 54. July 28, 2004. ESPN.com.
  9. Web site: Green Bay Packers VP Mark Hatley dead at 54. NICK. FORTUNA. July 27, 2004. Chron.
  10. Web site: Packers VP Hatley dies at 54. The Quad-City Times. 28 July 2004 .
  11. Web site: Packers VP found dead at 54. Chippewa Herald. 28 July 2004 .
  12. Web site: Mark Hatley, 54; in charge of scouting for NFL Packers - The Boston Globe. archive.boston.com.
  13. Web site: Green Bay's Hatley remembered. July 31, 2004. Oklahoman.com.
  14. News: 2004 Hatley. The Hays Daily News . July 28, 2004. 13. newspapers.com.