Bud Grant (1927-2023)

[PhilSimms11]

Bud Grant dies at age 95. Rest in peace, coach. One of the best.

 

[Iggloo]

 

[VikingFan2k2]

Great coach and great man. I had the privilege of meeting him once at a charity event that I was working. I am biased, but I think he's the greatest coach to never win it all.

 

[PnkPanther]

 

[MTVike]

Damn.

But, my avi lives on!

 

[Janus]

Damn.

But, my avi lives on!

Ya but it's showing signs of age.

 

[MTVike]

Ya but it's showing signs of age.

So am I...

 

[Janus]

I always thought Grant got a bad rap for not winning it. I guess Marv Levy can attest to that too but Grant was a good coach and his teams were very good. He happened to coach in a very competitive era where more than a few teams were exceptional year in and year out. He had great defensive teams, most people don't even talk about.
I hope he was satisfied.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Damn fine coach, RIP. Sorry for our Vikes brethren.

 

[Pure Steel]

I always thought Grant got a bad rap for not winning it. I guess Marv Levy can attest to that too but Grant was a good coach and his teams were very good. He happened to coach in a very competitive era where more than a few teams were exceptional year in and year out. He had great defensive teams, most people don't even talk about.
I hope he was satisfied.

Yup, the Vikings ran into three teams that were as good as it gets during the 70’s…..Dolphins, Steelers & Raiders…..and were upset by the Chiefs…..not an easy task

 

[Debbie Does]

RIP, Coach. You will be missed.

 

[wood20ks]

Had to like the the stone-faced stoic look he had........Had the perfect look for a coach........RIP

 

[DJ]

RIP.

 

[Tainthappening]

RIP

Bud Grant won 2 NBA titles with Minneapolis Lakers before starting with pro football.

 

[MTVike]

Yup, the Vikings ran into three teams that were as good as it gets during the 70’s…..Dolphins, Steelers & Raiders…..and were upset by the Chiefs…..not an easy task

Frickin' Gatorade!

 

[Iggloo]

Back when the Vikings played football like men in subfreezing temps with the Purple People Eaters

One of the best teams never to win it IMO

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

An era of great coaches & great teams and he was clearly one of them. On top of that a life well lived. This Cowboys fan bows in respect.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Yep, RIP coach. One of the best ever to roam the sideline. Wish he could have just won 1 SB. As said though, had the misfortune of running into some damn good teams.

 

[cowboycolors]

Solid citizen and a Damn good coach RIP Coach Grant
Condolences to your Family friends and millions of Viking fans.
Hats off in Respect to one of the very Best Ever!