With the Warriors for 33 seasons, Al Attles played for 11 years and served as head coach for 14 years and general manager for 3 years. Since 1986, he has been the vice president and a consultant to the team. Nicknamed “The Destroyer,” he played in 774 NBA games as guard. As a coach, he was one of only twelve in the NBA to coach more than 1,000 games. He coached the Warriors to the NBA championship 1975, beating the Washington Bullets in four straight games.
Inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.
Plaque location: Oakland Coliseum