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The Greatest 25 Coaches In Seattle Sports History

The Top 25 Coaches In Seattle Sports History


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There have been great coaches in Seattle sports history. These are the top 25 coaches in history of city of Seattle.

25. K.C. Jones


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K.C Jones coached the Sonics from 1990-1992. He was 2-3 in the playoffs.

24. Jim Lambright


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Jim Lambright had the tough task of succeeding Don James. He went 44-25-1 for the Huskies.

23. Bill Russell


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Bill Russell coached the Seattle Supersonics from 1973-1977. He had a 162-166 record.

22. Marv Harshman


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Marv Harshman led the Washington Huskies basketball team to a 246-16 record from 1971-1985. Including multiple tournament appearances. 

21. Dennis Erickson


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 Dennis Erickson was a much better college coach than NFL coach. He went 31-33 in his time with the Seahawks.

20. Lorenzo Romar


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Lorenzo Romar had a rough ending with the Huskies. However he went 298-196 during his time with multiple NCAA tournaments.

19. Tippy Dye


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Tippy Dye was the head coach of the Washington Huskies basketball team from 150-1959. He led the team to multiple NCAA tournament berths.

18. Llyod McClendon


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Lloyd McClendon coached the Mariners for two seasons. He was 163-161 during his tenure.

17. Rick Neuheisel


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Rick Neuheisel had an abrupt ending to his tenure at UW. However he led the Huskies to a Rose Bowl.

16. Kalen DeBoer


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Kalen Deboer had the chance to stay with the Huskies and becoming a huge success. During his time however he led the team to the National Championship game.

15. Anne Donovan


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Anne Donovan winning a title with the Storm made her the first female coach in WNBA history to win a championship.

14. Scott Servais


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Scott Servais is only the 2nd Mariners manager to ever lead the team to a playoff berth.

13. Chris Peterson


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From 2014-2019 Chris Peterson was the Washington Huskies head coach. He led the Huskies to a playoff berth.

12. Nate McMillan


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Nate McMillan is third all-time in wins for Seattle Supersonics head coaches in history of the franchise with 212 wins.

11. Brian Schmetzer


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Brian Schmetzer helped lead the Sounders to multiple trophies and cups.

10. Pete Muldoon


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Pete Muldoon was the head coach of the Seattle Metropolitans that was the first American team to ever win a Stanley Cup.

9. Hec Edmundson


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Hec Edmundson was the Washington Huskies basketball coach from 1920-1947. He went 488-195 during his time.

8. Gil Dobie


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Gil Dobie coached the Washington Huskies from 1908-1916. He went 58-0-3 during his time in charge.

7. George Karl


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George Karl helped lead our beloved 1990s Seattle Supersonics to a berth to the NBA Finals.

6. Chuck Knox


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Chuck Knox is more known for his time coaching other teams. However, he was solid for the Seahawks going 80-63 and making the playoffs multiple times.

5. Mike Holmgren


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Mike Holmgren helped lead the Seattle Seahawks to their first ever Super Bowl appearance. 

4. Lenny Wilkens


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Lenny Wilkens was a Seattle basketball legend. He also led the Sonics to the 1979 NBA championship.

3. Lou Piniella


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Lou Piniella is the most successful Mariners manager of all-time. He led the Mariners to multiple playoff appearances and helped set the MLB record with 116 wins in a season. 

2. Don James


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Don James is the most legendary coach in Washington Huskies football history. He helped lead the Huskies to a National Championship.

1. Pete Carroll


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Pete Carroll is the only Seattle Seahawks head coach to win a Super Bowl and lead the team to multiple Super Bowl appearances. 

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