Charlie Manuel and the 20 Greatest Coaches in Philadelphia Sports History
February 7, 2011 by Eric Casperson
Filed under Fan News
Philadelphia is one of the greatest sports cities in the United States. Each team that plays between Broad and Pattison has a rich history of its own.
Each franchise has had its share of successes and failures. The Phillies and 76ers are notoriously known for having one of the worst seasons in league history. The Eagles and Flyers are better known for their annual run to either the Super Bowl or the Stanley Cup.
Philadelphia is also home to the Big 5, the city’s historic college basketball schools.
Philly has been home to some historic teams. We may be in the midst of one right now (2011 Phillies).
Behind every great team is a great leader, a great coach who knows how to get the most out of his players.
Here is a list of 20 of the top coaches in Philadelphia sports history.