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Image of Bobblehead, WNBA Seattle Storm basketball coach, Lin Dunn, 1999-2002

Bobblehead, WNBA Seattle Storm basketball coach, Lin Dunn, 1999-2002

Lin Dunn was the first coach and general manager for the Seattle Storm. Born in Tennessee, Dunn was known for her southern aphorisms and Seattle fans often wore masks in her likeness. She was with the team from 2000-2002.
ID Number:2024.48.5
Date:Circa 2000-2002
Image of Bobblehead, WNBA Seattle Storm basketball coach, Anne Donovan, 2003

Bobblehead, WNBA Seattle Storm basketball coach, Anne Donovan, 2003

Anne Donovan (1961-2018) coached the Seattle Storm from 2003-2007. She guided the team to their first WNBA Championship title in 2004, making her the first woman to coach a WNBA Championship team and, at that time, the youngest person to coach a WNBA champion, at age 42.
ID Number:2024.48.6
Date:2003
Image of J.P. Patches fabric stuffed doll, ca.1950-1980

J.P. Patches fabric stuffed doll, ca.1950-1980

J.P. Patches was the character host of one of the longest running local children's shows in television history. The J.P. Patches Show aired on KIRO-TV in Seattle from 1958-1981 and broadcast over 10,000 episodes in its 23-year run. This doll is one of many toys and memorabilia that were sold to local children and fans of the show.
ID Number:2025.25.1
Date:Circa 1950-1980
Image of Plastic figurine of Seattle SuperSonics basketball player #10 Nate McMillan, 2002

Plastic figurine of Seattle SuperSonics basketball player #10 Nate McMillan, 2002

Natel McMillan was born in 1964 and was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1986. He spent his entire 12-year playing career with the team and went on to coach for another seven years. McMillan was dubbed "Mr. Sonic" for his many years of service to the team and his No. 10 jersey was retired by the Sonics in 1999.
ID Number:LOAN.SONICS.087
Date:2002
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