Mike Holmgren Head Coach Period
Quarterback guru and Super Bowl-winning head coach.
Mike Holmgren served as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 1998 and of the Seattle Seahawks from 1999 to 2008. His last NFL role was as team president of the Cleveland Browns from 2010 to 2012.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Never Head Coach
- Affiliation
- NFL Legend (Seahawks/Packers)
- Cleveland status
- No Tenure
- Notable achievement
- Super Bowl XXXI Champion as Packers HC
- Hall of fame
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018
Lore & Background
Holmgren began his NFL coaching career as a quarterbacks coach with the San Francisco 49ers, winning Super Bowls XXIII and XXIV. He led the Packers to Super Bowl XXXI victory and the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl appearance. As Browns president, the team went 14–34 in his tenure.
Reader's Guide
Holmgren is noted for molding quarterbacks Steve Young, Brett Favre, and Matt Hasselbeck. He won eight division titles as a head coach, with twelve playoff appearances and three NFC Championships.
Did You Know?
- Holmgren was a quarterback at USC and was on their 1967 national championship team.
- He coached at BYU from 1982 to 1985, mentoring Steve Young and future NFL head coach Andy Reid.
- Holmgren was released by the Browns in November 2012.
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