THE EV0LUTION OF THE PLAYER-COACH

NBA legend Bill Russell served as the player-coach of the Boston Celtics from 1966 to 1969

Kenny Dalglish was the playermanager of Liverpool from 1985 to 1990

AFL legend Malcolm Blight was appointed playing coach of North Melbourne in 1981, but was sacked as coach after six consecutive losses Alex Jesaulenko was Carlton premiership captain-coach 1979

Major League Baseball stars Cap Anson, Connie Mack, John McGraw, Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Joe Cronin, Mickey Cochrane, Lou Boudreau, Joe Torre, and Frank Robinson are among those who spent time as playercoaches