Steve Ortmayer

Steve Ortmayer
Personal information
Born:	February 13, 1944; Painesville, Ohio, U.S.
Died:	March 9, 2021 (aged 77); Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Career information
College:	Vanderbilt, La Verne
Career history
As a coach:
	Colorado (1967–1973); Defensive line coach; Georgia Tech (1974); Offensive line coach; Kansas City Chiefs (1975–1977); Special teams coordinator; Oakland Raiders (1978–1986); Special teams coordinator; Los Angeles Raiders (1990–1994); Special teams coordinator; Green Bay Packers (1999); Special teams coordinator; Kentucky (2003–2010); Special teams coordinator;
As an executive:
	San Diego Chargers (1987–1989); General manager;
Career highlights and awards
	2× Super Bowl champion XV; XVIII; ;
	Executive profile at Pro Football Reference

Conrad Stephen Ortmayer (February 13, 1944 – March 9, 2021) was an American football player, coach, and executive who served as the general manager of the National Football League (NFL)'s San Diego Chargers and St. Louis Rams.^[1]

Early life and playing career

Born in Painesville, Ohio,^[2] Ortmayer grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dallas, Texas. He played one season at Vanderbilt University before transferring to the University of La Verne and playing three seasons there.

Coaching career

Ortmayer got his start in coaching at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1967 and also spent a season at Georgia Tech. From 1968 to 1973, he was assistant head coach, offensive line coach, and defensive line coach for Colorado. In 1974, he was assistant head coach and offensive line coach for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. After one year with the Yellow Jackets, Ortmayer moved on to the National Football League (NFL) to be the special teams coach of the Kansas City Chiefs from 1975 to 1977. Ortmayer spent 25 seasons in the NFL and won two Super Bowl rings as special teams coach with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. In 2003, he became assistant head coach, special teams coordinator, and tight ends coach at the University of Kentucky. Ortmayer has coached in five college bowl games and for eight NFL playoff teams, in addition to his two Super Bowl wins with the Raiders.

Executive career

In 1987, Ortmayer moved to the San Diego Chargers as general manager where he served until his release in December 1989. He then rejoined the Raiders until moving to an administrative office with the Los Angeles Rams. With the Raiders, he served in a number of capacities ranging from assistant coach to director of football operations. Ortmayer was on the sidelines when the Raiders won both Super Bowl XV and Super Bowl XVIII. In 1995, as vice president of football operations of the Rams, Ortmayer oversaw the move from Los Angeles to St. Louis. In 2000, Ortmayer was named director of player personnel of the XFL's Memphis Maniax.^[3] In 2022, Ortmayer was inducted into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame.

References

^ Krasovic, Tom (March 9, 2021). "Steve Ortmayer, former Chargers GM, dies at 77". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
^ "Steve Ortmayer". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
^ Veteran Pro Football Executive Steve Ortmayer Joins XFL-Memphis Archived June 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine World Wrestling Entertainment. Accessed July 2, 2007.

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[1] Krasovic, Tom (March 9, 2021). "Steve Ortmayer, former Chargers GM, dies at 77". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2021.

[2] "Steve Ortmayer". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 9, 2021.

[3] Veteran Pro Football Executive Steve Ortmayer Joins XFL-Memphis Archived June 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine World Wrestling Entertainment. Accessed July 2, 2007.

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v t e Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XV champions
6 Marc Wilson 7 Dan Pastorini 8 Ray Guy 10 Chris Bahr 16 Jim Plunkett (MVP) 20 I. M. Hipp 21 Cliff Branch 22 Arthur Whittington 23 Odis McKinney 26 Keith Moody 30 Mark van Eeghen 31 Derrick Jensen 33 Kenny King 35 Dwayne O'Steen 36 Mike Davis 37 Lester Hayes 42 Monte Jackson 43 Ira Matthews 44 Burgess Owens 46 Todd Christensen 48 Kenny Hill 50 Dave Dalby 51 Bob Nelson 52 Mario Celotto 52 Greg Westbrooks 53 Rod Martin 55 Matt Millen 56 Jeff Barnes 57 Randy McClanahan 60 Alva Liles 62 Reggie Kinlaw 63 Gene Upshaw 65 Mickey Marvin 66 Steve Sylvester 70 Henry Lawrence 71 Lindsey Mason 72 John Matuszak 73 Dave Browning 74 Dave Pear 77 Joe Campbell 78 Art Shell 79 Bruce Davis 81 Morris Bradshaw 82 Dwight Harrison 83 Ted Hendricks 84 Derrick Ramsey 85 Bob Chandler 86 Cedrick Hardman 88 Raymond Chester 89 Rich Martini 90 Willie Jones
Head coach: Tom Flores
Coaches: Sam Boghosian Willie Brown Lew Erber Chet Franklin Earl Leggett Joe Madro Bob Mischak Steve Ortmayer Charlie Sumner Ray Willsey

v t e Los Angeles Raiders Super Bowl XVIII champions
6 Marc Wilson 8 Ray Guy 10 Chris Bahr 11 David Humm 16 Jim Plunkett 20 Ted Watts 21 Cliff Branch 22 Mike Haynes 23 Odis McKinney 25 Irvin Phillips 26 Vann McElroy 27 Frank Hawkins 28 Cleo Montgomery 31 Derrick Jensen 32 Marcus Allen (MVP) 33 Kenny King 34 Greg Pruitt 36 Mike Davis 37 Lester Hayes 38 Chester Willis 40 Rick Berns 45 James Davis 46 Todd Christensen 47 Don Bessillieu 48 Kenny Hill 50 Dave Dalby 51 Bob Nelson 52 Jim Romano 53 Rod Martin 54 Darryl Byrd 55 Matt Millen 56 Jeff Barnes 57 Tony Caldwell 58 Jack Squirek 61 Dave Stalls 62 Reggie Kinlaw 64 Shelby Jordan 65 Mickey Marvin 66 Steve Sylvester 68 Johnny Robinson 70 Henry Lawrence 71 Bill Pickel 72 Don Mosebar 73 Charley Hannah 74 Archie Reese 75 Howie Long 76 Ed Muransky 77 Lyle Alzado 79 Bruce Davis 80 Malcolm Barnwell 82 Calvin Muhammad 83 Ted Hendricks 84 Derrick Ramsey 85 Dokie Williams 87 Don Hasselbeck 93 Greg Townsend
Head coach: Tom Flores
Coaches: Sam Boghosian Willie Brown Chet Franklin Larry Kennan Earl Leggett Bob Mischak Steve Ortmayer Terry Robiskie Art Shell Charlie Sumner Tom Walsh Ray Willsey

Personal information
Born:	(1944-02-13)February 13, 1944 Painesville, Ohio, U.S.
Died:	March 9, 2021(2021-03-09) (aged 77) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Career information
College:	Vanderbilt, La Verne
Career history
As a coach:
Colorado (1967–1973) Defensive line coach Georgia Tech (1974) Offensive line coach Kansas City Chiefs (1975–1977) Special teams coordinator Oakland Raiders (1978–1986) Special teams coordinator Los Angeles Raiders (1990–1994) Special teams coordinator Green Bay Packers (1999) Special teams coordinator Kentucky (2003–2010) Special teams coordinator
As an executive:
San Diego Chargers (1987–1989) General manager

Career highlights and awards
2× Super Bowl champion XV XVIII

Executive profile at Pro Football Reference

v t e Los Angeles Chargers general managers
Formerly the San Diego Chargers (1961–2016)
Frank Leahy (1960) Sid Gillman (1961–1970) Harland Svare (1971–1975) Johnny Sanders (1976–1986) Steve Ortmayer (1987–1989) Bobby Beathard (1990–2000) John Butler (2001–2002) A. J. Smith (2003–2012) Tom Telesco (2013–2023) JoJo Wooden* (2023) Joe Hortiz (2024–present) * denotes interim general manager

Steve Ortmayer

Early life and playing career

Coaching career

Executive career

References

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