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Piecing Together The Legacy Of UW Football Legend Don James Dies

caption: Legendary Washington football coach Don James greets fans prior to an NCAA college football game against Oregonin 2011 at Husky Stadium.
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Legendary Washington football coach Don James greets fans prior to an NCAA college football game against Oregonin 2011 at Husky Stadium.
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Don James, the longtime football coach of the Washington Huskies died yesterday at the age of 80.

He lead the team from 1975 to 1992. His best season came in 1991, when the Huskies went undefeated and won a share of the NCAA national championship. James resigned after the 1992 season, following sanctions from the Pac-10 conference.

What's Don James’ legacy? And where does he stack up against other Seattle sports greats? Bob Condotta is a reporter for The Seattle Times. He talks with Marcie Sillman.Produced by Andy Hurst.

Audio will be posted later today.

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