Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and Baltimore Ravens head coach Jim Harbaugh are widely regarded as two of the best coaches in the NFL. They even squared off in Super Bowl 47, which was dubbed the “Harbaugh Bowl” since they became the first brothers to battle one another on football’s biggest stage.
While both brothers are household names at this point, which one is older?
Which Harbaugh Brother Is Older?
John was born on Sept. 23, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio, making him 62 years old.
Meanwhile, Jim was born on Dec. 23, 1963, in Toledo, making him 60 years old.
Recently, their father, Jack, shared a story about how a last-minute change of heart by their mother, Jackie, is the reason Jim and John are here today.
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It turns out Jackie applied to join the newly founded Peace Corps in 1961, and she was selected to join the inaugural group. She nearly accepted the invitation, but after talking it over with Jack, she ultimately declined.
Instead, the couple got married, and John was born shortly after.
What Is the Harbaugh Bowl?
Super Bowl 47 was an instant classic. While the historic element of the two brother’s squaring off was fun for the media leading up to the game, the drama that unfolded on the field during the game was just as legendary.
The family affair didn’t just stop between Jim and John, though. Jay Harbaugh — Jim’s son and John’s nephew — was also on the Ravens’ coaching staff for the game, putting three coaches from the same blood on the field together for the first time in NFL history.
Who Won the Harbaugh Bowl?
The Ravens defeated the 49ers 34–31, handing San Francisco its first Super Bowl loss in franchise history. John got the win, making older brothers across the country proud.
The Ravens controlled much of the game, as they got out to a 28-6 lead with a kickoff return touchdown by Jacoby Jones to open the second half.
However, San Francisco did make a rally, scoring 17 unanswered points in the third quarter to cut the Ravens’ lead to 28-23.
With the Ravens leading late in the game, 34-29, the 49ers drove down to the Baltimore seven-yard line but turned the ball over on downs, which sealed their fate and secured a victory for the Ravens.
Baltimore QB Joe Flacco was awarded Super Bowl MVP after finishing the game with 287 passing yards, three touchdowns, and a 124.2 passer rating.