Mike Holmgren

Mike Holmgren

Mike Holmgren is the head coach of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and was a Super Bowl winner as head coach of the Green Bay Packers. Holgren is scheduled to step down as the Seahawks coach at the conclusion of the 2008 season.

On October 22, 2008, Coach Mike Holmgreen denied rumors that he would take over head coaching duties for the San Francisco 49ers when his contract with the Seatlle Seahawks is over. Holmgren stated that he plans to take time off at the expiration of his contract.¹

Fast Facts

Born: June 15, 1948
Place of birth: San Francisco, California
College: USC
1970 NFL Draft: Round 8/Pick 201
Sixth coach in Seattle franchise history
With the Seahawks: Head Coach, Executive VP of Football Operations, Offensive Coordinator
Nickname: The Big Show
Holmgren Way intersects Lombardi Ave. and Brett Favre Pass near Lambeau Field

Brief Biography

Mike Holmgren coached at the high school level at various high schools in the San Jose, California area. He then moved on from San Jose to coach the at San Francisco State University. In 1984, he was hired on as the quarterbacks coach at Brigham Young University while Steve Young was a player there. He later made his way to the NFL coaching under Bill Walsh, it was not until 1992, when Holmgren made his head coaching debut with the Packers, winning a Super Bowl in 1997, and later attaining the top job with the Seahawks.

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Official Site of the Seattle Seahawks: Mike Holmgren - Head Coach
Wikipedia: Mike Holmgren
ESPN.com: Mike Holmgren
FanHouse: Mike Holmgren Having Second Thoughts... 'Retirement'... (September 11, 2008)
The Seattle Times: The Classroom History of Mr. Holmgren (November 5, 2006)
Pro-Football-Reference.com: Mike Holmgren
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Finding comfort as teacher, coach, family man (January 29, 2006)

Mike Holmgren Vital Stats

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Pro-Football-Reference.com: Career Stats

Mike Holmgren Timeline

June 15, 1948: Born
1970: Drafted by St. Louis Cardinals
1971: Lincoln High School (offensive coordinator)
1972-1974: Sacred Heart High School (offensive coordinator)
1975-1980: Oak Grove High School (head coach)
1981: San Francisco State University (offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach)
1982-1985: Brigham Young University (quarterbacks coach)
1986-1988: San Francisco 49ers (quarterbacks coach)
1989-1991: 49ers' offensive coordinator
1992-1998: Green Bay Packers (head coach)
1996: Led Packers to Super Bowl win
1999-Present: Seattle Seahawks (head coach)

Mike Holmgren News and Articles

SeattlePI.com: Holmgren Ponders Unclear Future (March 30, 2006)
San Francisco Chronicle: Legacy of a Native Son (February 4, 2006)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Holmgren: Finding Comfort as Teacher, Coach, Family Man (January 29, 2006)
Washington Post: Holmgren's Redemption Follows Allen's Support (January 24, 2006)
The Evangelical Covenant Church: Mike Holmgren: His Life Reads Like a Good Book (September 27, 2004)
ESPN.com: Mike Holmgren News
Google News: Mike Holmgren

Mike Holmgren Fansites, Blogs, and Forums

Google Blog Search: Mike Holmgren
FanHouse: Could Mora Replace Mike Holmgren in Seattle?
FanHouse: Could Mike Holmgren Leave the Seahawks for the Packers? (June 3, 2007)
Zimbio: The People's Guide to Mike Holmgren

Mike Holmgren Photos

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Mike Holmgren Videos

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YouTube Video: Mike Holmgren Mad at a Call (Time: 0:06)

Mike Holmgren Merchandise

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Amazon.com: Mike Holmgren-Related Books and Memorabilia

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