Metro League (Seattle)

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Sports

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Notable Metro League Athletes

Baseball

• Ed Bahr, former MLB pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1940s.
• Matt Boyd, current MLB pitcher with the Detroit Tigers.
• Mike Budnick, pitcher who played two seasons with the New York Giants.
• Paul Dade, former outfielder who played six seasons in MLB with three different teams.
• Rich Hand, former pitcher who spent four seasons in MLB.
• Jeff Heath, played 14-seasons in MLB and was a three time ALL-Star.
• John Hoffman, played two seasons in MLB with the Houston Colt.45s/Astros.
• Fred Hutchinson, an All-Star pitcher who played 10 seasons in MLB. Went on to be the manager of three different MLB teams.
• Chuck Jackson, Former MLB third basemen.
• Chet Johnson, pitcher who played one season with the St. Louis Browns.
• Earl Johnson, pitcher played for the Boston Red Sox for seven seasons.
• Rondin Johnson, former MLB third basemen.
• Keone Kela, current MLB pitcher for the Texas Rangers.
• Mike Kinnunen, former MLB pitcher who holds the record for most pitching appearances without a decision of any kind.
• Jake Lamb, current All-Star MLB third basemen for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
• Tom Lampkin, played 13-seasons in MLB as a catcher.
• Bill Lasley, former MLB pitcher who played one season for the St. Louis Browns.
• Billy North, career spanned 11-season in MLB. A World Series Champion and two time AL stolen base leader.
• Ken Phelps, former MLB player and World Series champion who played for 11 seasons.
• Bob Reynolds, former MLB pitcher in the 1960s and 1970s.
• Pete Standridge, former pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.
• Ron Santo, third baseman who played 15 seasons in MLB and was a nine time All-Star and five time Gold Glove Award recipient.
• Joe Staton, played two seasons in MLB with the Detroit Tigers.
• Mark Small, former MLB pitcher.
• Sammy White, former MLB catcher and a 1953 All-Star.
• Eric Wilkins, former pitcher for the Cleveland Indians.
• Dick Young, former second baseman who played two seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies.

  Basketball

• Aaron Brooks, NBA player and first round draft pick.
• Doug Christie, played in the NBA for 15-seasons.
• Will Conroy, former NBA player.
• Jamal Crawford, NBA basketball player and 2010, 2014, & 2016 6th Man of the Year.
• Gillian d'Hondt, former women's professional basketball player.
• Tara Davis, was drafted and played for the Seattle Reign of the ABL.
• James Edwards, played 20-seasons in the NBA and three time NBA Champion.
• Carl Ervin, drafted by the Seattle Supersonics in 1980 and played two seasons in the Continental Basketball Association.
• C. J. Giles, professional basketball player.
• Steven Gray, current professional basketball player in Europe.
• Al Hairston, played three seasons in the NBA for the Seattle SuperSonics.
• Spencer Hawes, NBA player and former first round draft pick.
• Bob Houbregs, 1953 NCAA Player of the Year and member of the Naismith Hall of Fame.
• George Irvine, former ABA and NBA player and NBA head coach.
• Trent Johnson, coached several college basketball programs and became the first African American man to be a head coach at LSU.
• Sheila Lambert, former first round WNBA draft pick and WNBA Championship winner.
• Naomi Mulitauaopele, played professionally in the WNBA and Europe.
• Dejounte Murray, NBA player and former first round draft pick.
• Jaylen Nowell, 2019 second round NBA draft pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
• Jawann Oldham, NBA player whose career spanned ten seasons.
• Michael Porter Jr., first round NBA draft pick by the Denver Nuggets.
• Jontay Porter, signed as an undrafted free agent by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2020, younger brother of Michael Porter Jr..
• Kevin Porter Jr., 2019 first round NBA draft pick for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
• Clint Richardson, 1983 NBA Champion who played 11 seasons as a guard.
• Nate Robinson, NBA player and 2006, 2009, and 2010 NBA Slam Dunk Champion.
• Brandon Roy, former NBA Rookie of the Year and three time All-Star.
• Tre Simmons, current professional basketball player in Europe.
• Peyton Siva, former NBA player.
• Doug Smart, a standout for University of Washington who was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1959.
• Rhonda Smith, played in the ABL and was drafted into the WNBA.
• Alvin Snow, professional basketball player.
• Jason Terry, NBA player and 2009 Sixth Man of the Year.
• Joyce Walker, the third woman to join the Harlem Globetrotters.
• Martell Webster, former NBA player and first round draft pick.
• Marcus Williams, former NBA player.
• Terrence Williams, former NBA player.
• Lindsey Wilson, third round WNBA draft pick and played professionally in Europe.
• Tom Workman, former NBA player and first round draft pick.
• Tony Wroten, NBA player and first found draft pick.

  Football

• Anthony Allen, played wide receiver in the NFL for five seasons.
• Byron "By" Bailey, former NFL and CFL player; Canadian Football Hall of Fame member.
• Mario Bailey, University of Washington standout wide receiver who played professionally in the NFL and Europe.
• Kay Bell, former linemen in the NFL and professional wrestler.
• Bob Bellinger, former NFL guard.
• Pat Brady, played three seasons in the NFL as a punter and was named to the Pittsburgh Steelers 50th Anniversary team.
• Nate Burleson, played 11 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver.
• Chuck Carroll, a standout player at the University of Washington and member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
• Jesse Chatman, played six seasons in the NFL as a running back.
• John Cherberg, spent three seasons as head coach of the University of Washington football team.
• Deandre Coleman, played defensive tackle in the NFL from 2014-2017.
• Bo Cornell, former NFL linebacker and running back.
• Don Coryell, former NFL head coach and member of the Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame.
• Corey Dillon, a four time Pro-Bowl running back played 10 season in the NFL and had over 11,000 rushing yards.
• Demetrius DuBose, an All-American linebacker at Notre Dame and played five seasons in the NFL.
• Bryce Fisher, former NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl Champion.
• Lee Folkins, Super Bowl Champion and Pro Bowl tight end in the NFL.
• Myles Gaskin, All time leader in rushing yards at the University of Washington, 7th round draft pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2019.
• Reggie Grant, played one season as a defensive back for the New York Jets.
• Tom Greenlee, named to the University of Washington hall of fame and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1967.
• Aaron Grymes, former NFL and current CFL player.
• Halvor Hagen, former NFL offensive lineman.
• Homer Harris, pioneering athlete who was the first African American player to captain a Big Ten team.
• James Hasty, played cornerback for 13 seasons in the NFL. Named to the Pro Bowl twice and All-Pro once.
• Bruce Jarvis,, played four years in the NFL as a center.
• Greg Lewis, former NFL running back and first team All-American at University of Washington.
• Joe Lombardi, current NFL coach.
• Taylor Mays, played six seasons in the NFL as a safety. Currently plays in the CFL.
• Terry Metcalf, played six seasons as a running back in the NFL and three seasons in the CFL. Three time Pro-Bowler in the NFL.
• Hugh Millen, former NFL quarterback who had a ten year NFL career.
• Charley Mitchell, played five seasons as a running back in the NFL.
• Mark Pattison, spent four years in the NFL as a wide receiver.
• Ryan Phillips, had a 12-year career in the Canadian Football League and was a five time CFL All-Star.
• Aaron Pierce, tight end who played seven season in the NFL.
• Trent Pollard, former NFL guard with the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Rick Redman, former AFL and NFL player and two time first team All-American at University of Washington.
• Ed Simmons, former NFL tackle and two time Super Bowl Champion.
• Isaiah Stanback, former NFL wide receiver and member of Super Bowl XLVI championship team.
• Joe Steele, record-setting Washington Huskies running back.
• Alameda Ta'amu, a nose tackle who played three seasons in the NFL.
• Brice Taylor, first All-American in football at University of Southern California.
• Tom Turnure, former NFL offensive lineman who played six seasons.
• Tony Zackery, played three seasons in the NFL as a cornerback.

  Golf

• Don Bies, former PGA Tour player.
• Fred Couples, has 15 PGA Tour victories, including The Players Championship in 1984 and 1996 and the Masters Tournament in 1992.
• Rick Fehr, former PGA Tour player.
• Ruth Jessen, former golfer with 11 LPGA Tour wins.
• Karsten Solheim, founder of PING golf club company.
• Bill Wright, first African American to win a USGA title.
• Kermit Zarley, former professional golfer with three PGA tour wins.

  Martial Arts

• Sandra Bacher, competed in three straight Olympics in the judo competition.
• Josh Barnett, former UFC heavyweight champion and current mixed martial artist.
• Kenny Ellis, former middleweight boxer who held titles in the IBC, NABA, and NABO.
• David Jackson, Olympic lightweight boxer who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
• Maurice Smith, World Champion kickboxer and former MMA fighter.
• Queen Underwood, competed in women's boxing at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

  Rowing

• Chuck Alm, rowed the men's coxed four at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
• John Biglow, finished 4th at the 1984 Summer Olympics in the men's single sculls.
• Sherry Cassuto, competed in the women's quadruple sculls event at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
• Paul Enquist, Olympic gold medalist in the double scull at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
• Ted Garhart, a legendary stroke on the University of Washington crew team. Only husky to never lose a race.
• Lou Gellermann, alternate for the coxed four at the 1960 Summer Olympics. Later in life served as the popular public address announcer at Husky Stadium, known for his opening line, "Hello Dawg Fans!".
• Jan Harville, qualified for the 1980 Summer Olympics and competed in the women's coxed four event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
• Phil Henry, gold medal winner at the 1997 and 1999 World Rowing Championships and an alternate at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
• Tamara Jenkins, sprint canoer who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics.
• Betsy McCagg, competed in three straight Olympics in the women's eight. Named USRowing's female athlete of the year in 1995.
• Mary McCagg, finished 4th in the women's eight at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
• Jordan Malloch, two-time U.S. Olympic sprint canoer.
• Katie Maloney, competed in the women's eight event at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
• Lindsay Meyer, competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the quadruple sculls.
• Allen Morgan, coxed the American boat that won the gold medal in the coxed four event in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
• Lianne Nelson, competed in both the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics in the women's eight. Earned a silver medal in 2004.
• Shyril O'Steen, member of gold medal winning women's eight at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
• Lia Pernell,, competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the quadruple sculls.
• Joe Rantz, Olympic gold medalist at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
• Roy Rubin, competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
• Al Ulbrickson Jr., Olympic bronze medalist at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
• Al Ulbrickson Sr., head coach of the University of Washington men's crew team for 31 years. Won six national titles.
• Raymond Wright, competed in the men's coxless four event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
• Mike Yonker, competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

  Soccer

• Seyi Adekoya, professional soccer player who played in MLS and currently plays in Denmark.
• Handwalla Bwana, current MLS player for Seattle Sounders FC.
• Aaron Kovar, current MLS player for Los Angeles FC.
• Ellis McLoughlin, former professional soccer player.
• Brian Schmetzer, former professional soccer player and current head coach of Seattle Sounders FC.
• Wynne McIntosh, played professionally in the Frauen Bundesliga.
• DeAndre Yedlin, US International who currently plays in the Premier League.

  Swimming

• Lynn Colella, U.S. Olympic swimmer and silver medalist at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
• Rick Colella, two-time U.S. Olympic swimmer and bronze medalist at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
• Ray Daughters, coached the US Olympic Swim Team in four consecutive Olympic Games. Member of the ASCA Hall of Fame.
• B. J. Johnson, international swimmer who competed at the 2013 World Championship.
• Helene Madison, three-time 1932 Summer Olympics gold-medal winner. Set 26 world records.
• Jack Medica, won a gold and silver medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics. Set 11 world records.
• Jillian Penner, competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in synchronized swimming.
• Emily Silver, Olympic silver medalist at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

  Tennis

• Patricia Bostrom, former professional tennis player.
• Tom Gorman, former professional tennis player.
• Dick Knight, former tennis player who played at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
• Henry Prusoff, professional tennis player in the 1930s and 1940s.

  Track and Field

• Steve Anderson, silver medalist at the 1928 Summer Olympics in the 110-meter hurdles. Tied the world record in the 120-yard hurdles.
• Duncan Atwood, javelin thrower who qualified for the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics.
• Michael Berry, sprinter who was part of the goal medal winning 4x400-meter relay team at the 2011 World Championship.
• Ginnie Crawford, two-time US national champion in the 100-meter hurdles. Won a bronze medal at the 2006 IAAF World Cup.
• Edwin Genung, placed 4th in the 800 meters at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
• Charles Greene, former world record holder in the 100-meter dash. Won a gold and bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
• Don Kardong, fourth place finisher in the marathon at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Founder of the Bloomsday Run.
• Herm Nelson, two time Olympian who competed in the 50 kilometres walk.
• Rick Noji, a high jumper who competed at three World Championships. Also a six time All-American at University of Washington.
• Gus Pope, won the bronze medal in the discus throw at the 1920 Summer Olympics and finished fourth in 1924
• Bill Roe, former president of USA Track & Field.
• Cheryl Taplin, sprinter who completed for the United States at the 1997 and 1999 World Championships.

  Other

• Debbie Armstrong, alpine skier who won the gold medal in giant slalom in the 1984 Winter Olympics.
• Fred Beckey, mountaineer who made more first ascents than any other North American climber.
• Royal Brougham, sports editor at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer who worked at the newspaper for 68 years.
• Dewey Soriano, former Pacific Coast League president and part owner of Seattle Pilots.
• Ray Eckmann, served as the athletic director for the University of Washington in the 1930s and 1940s.
• William Farrell, world class wrestler who went on to coach the US national team for many years.
• Ila Ray Hadley, competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics in figure skating.
• Phil Heath, professional bodybuilder and seven time Mr. Olympia winner.
• Rick Kaminski, beloved Seattle sports stadium food hawker known as "The Peanut Man".
• Cynthia Kauffman, figure skater who was four time national champion and three time World bronze medalist and two time Olympian.
• Ronald Kauffman, figure skater who was four time national champion and three time World bronze medalist and two time Olympian.
• Leo Lassen, local baseball broadcaster.
• Darwin Meisnest, University of Washington athletic director from 1919-1927. Played a key role in the construction of Husky Stadium.
• Kiel Reijnen, professional cyclist.
• Pete Schoening, mountaineer.
• Bill Scott, beloved Seattle sports stadium beer vendor known as "Bill the Beerman".
• Rachel Scott, alternate on the US Olympic Water Polo team in the 2000 Summer Olympics.
• Jim Whittaker, mountaineer and first American to climb Mount Everest.
• Lou Whittaker, mountaineer.