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Coach Bourgette remembered: 'He was the life of everything'
Seattle high school coach Bob Bourgette, who died at 77, shaped Kennedy Catholic's identity for 44 years.
In brief
Seattle high school coach Bob Bourgette, who died at 77, shaped Kennedy Catholic's identity for 44 years. Seattle high school coach Bob Bourgette died at 77 after 44 years building Kennedy Catholic's sports and community identity. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Bob Bourgette's legacy
Seattle high school coach bob bourgette died at seventy seven after forty four years building kennedy catholic high school's sports and community identity.
Career timeline
Hired in 1972, retired in 2016 after 44 years as athletic director, counselor, physical education teacher, and coach for football, wrestling, baseball, and girls' softball.
Hall of fame honors
Inducted into washington state football coaches association hall of fame in 2007 and pacific northwest hall of fame in 2010.
Football success
Led kennedy catholic to 14 league titles and four division titles as the lancers transitioned from class 2a to 3a.
Student-athlete impact
Former star running back paul arnold called bourgette 'the life of everything' who spent time with kids and used his knowledge to coach hard and encourage.
“he was the life of everything”
Family and legacy
Survived by seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, siblings, and more than 60 nieces and nephews after 55 years with wife margaret.
The main idea
Seattle high school coach Bob Bourgette died at 77 after 44 years building Kennedy Catholic's sports and community identity.
