Conversation so far:
How was American football coach Bill Edwards involved in the military?
Edwards enlisted in the U.S. Navy later in 1942 as America's involvement in the war intensified.
What was American football coach Bill Edwards' role with the Detroit Lions?
Edwards coached the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1941 to 1942

Question: Were the Detroit Lions successful under his coaching?
Self-contained rewrite: Were the Detroit Lions successful under American football coach Bill Edwards' coaching?