Following that successful run, Holmgren joined the Seahawks in one of Paul Allen’s first big moves as the new owner of the franchise, and just as he did in Green Bay, Holmgren led a quick ...

Happy birthday, Mike Holmgren! Legendary Seahawks coach turns 77. Story by Patrick Hood ... being brought in by owner Paul Allen to turn things around after several years in the AFC West basement.

Paul Allen swooped in and bought the team. He made a big move to hire Holmgren, and the Seahawks then made the playoffs five straight seasons, including the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance.

On Jan. 8, 1999, late Seahawks owner Paul Allen lured Holmgren from Green Bay by giving him the titles — and pay — of Seattle’s executive vice president of football operations, general ...

Following that successful run, Holmgren joined the Seahawks in one of Paul Allen’s first big moves as the new owner of the franchise, and just as he did in Green Bay, Holmgren led a quick ...