The Most Beloved Coach in History?

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Daseal

So you cross Parcells off? If Bellichek coaches another team he's done? Didn't Lombardi coach three teams? Or was it just two?

What about Ditka? Wonder how the Bears would like that (Or maybe he'd return to New Orleans! )

I guess I think the difference is that Gibbs had several opportunities to go back into coaching but didn't want to b/c he put family first.

And, although his son's interest in coaching may have been the catalyst, I think, based on his statements, Gibbs came back to Washington for two main reasons: 1) The challenge; 2) He loves the Washington Redskins. Remember, this is the man who said he couldn't see himself coaching for another team.

Of all the other coaches you've mentioned Daseal, only Noll and Walsh fit into the one team coach category. But to that extent I agree with you, if Walsh or Noll came back to "save" the 49'ers or Steelers they would probably get a similar reaction.

It's not just the previous winning records that separate these coaches from the rest, it's their dedication to the team and its fans.