When Harry Gilmer was fired as Lions' head coach after the 1966 NFL season, Rymkus was once again out of work, but resurfaced as head coach and general manager of the Akron Vulcans of the Continental Football League.
Rymkus was once again out of work. Rymkus resurfaced as head coach. Rymkus resurfaced as general manager of the Akron Vulcans of the Continental Football League. Harry Gilmer was fired as Lions' head coach after the 1966 NFL season.