Former NFL head coach Chuck Knox dies at 86
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Chuck Knox, the veteran NFL coach who led the Seattle Seahawks for nine years and took the Los Angeles Rams to three straight NFC championship games, has died. He was 86.
Knox died Saturday evening, the Seahawks confirmed Sunday.
Called “Ground Chuck,” for his run-first offenses, Knox was the NFL coach of the year in 1973, 1980 and 1984. He went 186-147-1 during 22 seasons as an NFL head coach, including two stints with the Rams. He won five straight NFC West titles from 1973-77, and he returned in 1992 for the franchise’s final three seasons in Los Angeles before its move to St. Louis.
The Pennsylvania native left the Rams in 1978 for the Buffalo Bills. After five seasons, he took over the Seahawks in 1983 and immediately led the franchise to its first playoff berth and the AFC title game.
His granddaughter Lee Ann Knox confirmed his passing posted a heartfelt message on Twitter on Sunday.
“RIP Popster,” she tweeted. “I’ll miss you forever. You have always been my dad. You gave me more guidance, hope, encouragement than anyone ever has. I will treasure you forever. No one else will ever compare.”
Known as "Ground Chuck" for his emphasis on his team's running game, Knox coached the Seahawks from 1983-91. He led the franchise to its first playoff win and first division title. He has the second-most victories among Seahawks coaches.
Knox began his NFL coaching career as an offensive line coach with the New York Jets. After a similar stint with the Detroit Lions, he was named head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, where he served from 1973-77 and again from 1992-94, and the Buffalo Bills (1978-82).
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...huck-knox-dies-seahawks-rams-bills/606079002/
Chuck Knox, the veteran NFL coach who led the Seattle Seahawks for nine years and took the Los Angeles Rams to three straight NFC championship games, has died. He was 86.
Knox died Saturday evening, the Seahawks confirmed Sunday.
Called “Ground Chuck,” for his run-first offenses, Knox was the NFL coach of the year in 1973, 1980 and 1984. He went 186-147-1 during 22 seasons as an NFL head coach, including two stints with the Rams. He won five straight NFC West titles from 1973-77, and he returned in 1992 for the franchise’s final three seasons in Los Angeles before its move to St. Louis.
The Pennsylvania native left the Rams in 1978 for the Buffalo Bills. After five seasons, he took over the Seahawks in 1983 and immediately led the franchise to its first playoff berth and the AFC title game.
His granddaughter Lee Ann Knox confirmed his passing posted a heartfelt message on Twitter on Sunday.
“RIP Popster,” she tweeted. “I’ll miss you forever. You have always been my dad. You gave me more guidance, hope, encouragement than anyone ever has. I will treasure you forever. No one else will ever compare.”
Known as "Ground Chuck" for his emphasis on his team's running game, Knox coached the Seahawks from 1983-91. He led the franchise to its first playoff win and first division title. He has the second-most victories among Seahawks coaches.
Knox began his NFL coaching career as an offensive line coach with the New York Jets. After a similar stint with the Detroit Lions, he was named head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, where he served from 1973-77 and again from 1992-94, and the Buffalo Bills (1978-82).
