Mike McCarthy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 18, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mike McCarthy. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Mike McCarthy is an American football coach. He was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys (2020-2024) and the Green Bay Packers (2006-2018), leading the Packers to a Super Bowl XLV victory in 2011 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has also served as an offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints, showcasing a lengthy and successful career in professional football coaching.

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1919: Curly's Pub at Lambeau Field becomes 1919 Kitchen & Tap

At some point after 2013, Curly's Pub at Lambeau Field was renamed 1919 Kitchen & Tap.

1960: Founding of the Dallas Cowboys

In 1960, the Dallas Cowboys organization was founded, with McCarthy becoming their ninth head coach since then.

1996: Reference to Packers 1996 Season

The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, returning the Lombardi Trophy to Green Bay for the first time since the team's 1996 season.

1998: Lowest Interceptions in the AFC

From 1995 through 1998, McCarthy's quarterbacks threw the lowest number of interceptions in the American Football Conference (AFC).

1998: Cowboys sweep the entire NFC East

In 1998, the Dallas Cowboys swept the entire NFC East. McCarthy would repeat this feat in 2021.

2000: McCarthy Named NFC Assistant Coach of the Year

In 2000, McCarthy was selected as National Football Conference (NFC) Assistant Coach of the Year by USA Today.

2000: Hired as Offensive Coordinator for the Saints

In 2000, Mike McCarthy was hired as the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints. The team won their first playoff game and McCarthy was selected as NFC Assistant Coach of the Year by USA Today.

2007: McCarthy Named NFL Coach of the Year

In 2007, McCarthy was voted the Motorola NFL Coach of the Year and also named NFL Alumni's Coach of the Year.

2007: Finished Second in Coach of the Year Voting

In 2007, Mike McCarthy finished second in voting for The Associated Press Coach of the Year award, receiving 15 votes.

2008: McCarthy Receives Distinguished Service Award

In 2008, McCarthy received the distinguished service award at the Lee Remmel sports awards banquet in Green Bay.

2011: Won Super Bowl XLV

In 2011, Mike McCarthy led the Green Bay Packers to a win in Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2011: Record-Setting Packers Season

In 2011, the Packers team set records for points scored and consecutive wins, finishing 15-1. McCarthy's strategies facilitated Aaron Rodgers' NFL MVP season.

November 2014: Signed Contract Extension and Passed Lombardi

In November 2014, Mike McCarthy signed a contract extension through 2018 and passed Vince Lombardi for second on the Packers' all-time wins list.

2014: Mike McCarthy Way Renaming

During the summer of 2014, the village board of Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin voted to rename Potts Avenue “Mike McCarthy Way.”

2014: Guided Packers to NFC North Title

In 2014, Mike McCarthy guided the Packers to their fourth consecutive NFC North title with a 12-4 record. The team ranked sixth in the NFL in total offense, and first in points scored.

March 2015: Bill Belichick defends McCarthy

In March 2015, Bill Belichick stated that McCarthy is "one of the best coaches I've ever gone up against."

2015: McCarthy Takes Over Play Calling Again

In 2015, despite making the playoffs, the Packers struggled with a weak running game, leading McCarthy to retake play-calling responsibilities in December, resulting in a 28–7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys with 230 rushing yards.

2016: McCarthy Achieves Milestone, Packers Lose NFC Championship

In 2016, McCarthy became the fourth NFL head coach to lead his team to eight consecutive playoff appearances. The Packers won against the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs, but lost to the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game.

2021: Cowboys Win NFC East, McCarthy Uses Anti-Monkey Butt Powder

In 2021, McCarthy led the Cowboys to a 12–5 record and an NFC East title. Following a loss to the Broncos, McCarthy used Anti-Monkey Butt powder in a team presentation. He also missed a game due to COVID-19 protocols. The Cowboys were upset by the 49ers in the playoffs.