John Harbaugh's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 13, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of John Harbaugh.

John Harbaugh is the head coach for the New York Giants. He previously coached for the Philadelphia Eagles and was hired as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens in 2008, serving in the role for 18 seasons. He and his brother, Jim Harbaugh, are the first pair of brothers to serve as NFL head coaches. Their father, Jack, was a long-time college football coach. Notably, John's Ravens defeated Jim's 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Led Ravens to 12-4 Record

In the 2010 season, Harbaugh led the Ravens to a 12–4 record and a Wild Card berth.

2012: AFC North Title

In 2012, the Baltimore Ravens finished with a 10–6 record and won the AFC North.

2012: Super Bowl XLVII Victory

In the 2012 NFL season, John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens defeated his brother Jim Harbaugh and the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.

2012: Outstanding Civilian Service Award

Prior to the 2012 season, Harbaugh was awarded the third-highest honor within the Department of the Army Civilian Awards, the Outstanding Civilian Service Award, for substantial contributions to the U.S. Army community.

January 20, 2013: AFC Championship Victory

On January 20, 2013, John Harbaugh's Ravens defeated the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship.

February 3, 2013: Super Bowl XLVII Victory

On February 3, 2013, John Harbaugh's Ravens defeated his brother Jim Harbaugh's 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.

2014: Inducted into Cradle of Coaches

Following the 2013 season, Harbaugh was inducted into Miami University's "Cradle of Coaches" in 2014.

2014: Last Playoff Win Before 2020

In 2020, Harbaugh led the Ravens to an 11–5 record, a Wild Card berth, and their first playoff win since the 2014 season, also breaking the NFL record for most road playoff games won.

2018: AFC North Title

In the 2018 season, Harbaugh led the Ravens to a 10–6 record and won the AFC North, which saw the emergence of Lamar Jackson as the team's quarterback.

2019: AP NFL Coach of the Year

For his work during the 2019 season, Harbaugh was honored as the AP NFL Coach of the Year.

2019: Franchise-Best Record

In 2019, Harbaugh guided the Ravens to a franchise-best 14–2 record.

2020: Playoff Win and Record for Road Playoff Wins

In 2020, Harbaugh led the Ravens to an 11–5 record, a Wild Card berth, and their first playoff win since the 2014 season, also breaking the NFL record for most road playoff games won.

December 11, 2022: 32nd Matchup Against Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin

December 11, 2022, marked the 32nd matchup between Harbaugh and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

2023: AFC North Title and Playoff Run

In 2023, Harbaugh led the Ravens to a 13–4 regular season record, winning the AFC North. The Ravens defeated the Texans in the Divisional Round before falling to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship.

2024: Ravens Finish 12-5 and Win AFC North Title

In 2024, John Harbaugh led the Ravens to a 12–5 record and an AFC North title. The Ravens defeated the Steelers 28–14 in the Wild Card Round before losing to the Bills 27–25 in the Divisional Round.