Chuck Knox, longtime NFL coach with local ties, dies at 86

Former Seahawks head coach Chuck Knox waits on the bench before he is honored at halftime by the Seattle Seahawks. His name was added to the Ring of Honor at Qwest Field. (Photo by Kevin Casey/NFLPhotoLibrary)

May 13, 2018 at 8:23 p.m. UTC

A longtime and award-winning NFL coach has passed away.

Chuck Knox, a Sewickley native, died at the age of 86.

He coached three professional football teams: the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills.

Knox was also a three-time AP NFL Coach of the Year.

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