Stan Kwan
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1967 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 2021 (aged 54) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Camelback (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| College | San Diego State |
| Career history | |
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Stanley Dean Kwan (November 2, 1967 – November 30, 2021) was an American professional football coach.
Early life
A Phoenix, Arizona native, Kwan played college baseball at San Diego State University prior to his coaching career.[1]
Coaching career
New Orleans Saints
Kwan was hired by the New Orleans Saints on February 8, 2013. It was his 23rd year of coaching in the NFL.[1] Kwan was fired on January 5, 2017.[2][3]
San Francisco 49ers
Kwan was hired by the San Francisco 49ers on February 21, 2017.[4]
Death
Kwan died in his sleep from a heart attack on November 30, 2021. The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers both made statements upon his death.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b "New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Announces Two Coaching Staff Additions". www.neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ^ "Saints clean house, fire several assistant coaches including Joe Vitt". WWL-TV. January 5, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Veteran assistant Joe Vitt out as Saints make changes". www.espn.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ^ "49ers Announce Newest Coaching Staff Additions". www.49ers.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ^ By; Williams, Charean; By; Williams, Charean (November 30, 2021). "Former NFL assistant coach Stan Kwan dies at 54". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ^ Francis, Katie (December 1, 2021). "Former NFL Assistant Coach Stan Kwan Passes Away At 54". ClutchPoints. Retrieved June 13, 2026.