Former NFL Coach Chuck Knox Passes Away at 86

Chuck Knox was the only coach in NFL history to win Coach of the Year with three different teams.

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Longtime NFL coach Chuck Knox has died at the age of 86 after suffering from dementia.

Knox went 80-63 in the regular season during nine years as the Seahawks' head coach, earning him the distinction as the second-winningest coach in franchise history, behind Mike Holmgren's 86 victories. Knox also coached the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills.

The Seahawks confirmed the news on Sunday and released a statement that said: "The Seahawks family is saddened by the loss of Chuck Knox, and our deepest sympathies are extended to his wife, Shirley, and the entire Knox family. His presence projects an external toughness, but merited instantaneous respect by the genuine care and concern he held for his players. He was one of the great influences not only in football, but in life."

The Rams also shared a statement: "We are saddened by the loss of Chuck Knox, a legendary coach and member of the Los Angeles Rams family. He established a winning culture and a legacy that will never be forgotten, being the only coach to lead the Rams to five consecutive double-digit-win seasons. The memories and accomplishments that Coach Knox left behind will continue to inspire us and Rams fans. We hold his family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."

Current Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll tweeted that Knox was "a true Seahawks legend and a man who had a great impact on so many."

Knox went 186-147-1 during his 22 seasons as an NFL head coach. He was the only coach in NFL history to win Coach of the Year with three different teams.

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