Pete Carroll's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Pete Carroll. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Pete Carroll is an American football coach, most recently the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks (2010-2023). Previously, he held head coaching positions with the New York Jets and New England Patriots in the NFL, and the USC Trojans in college football. Carroll is one of only three coaches to have won both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl, achieving this feat during his tenures with USC and the Seattle Seahawks respectively.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1969: Athlete of the Year

In 1969, Pete Carroll was named the Athlete of the Year at his high school, recognizing his achievements in football, basketball, and baseball.

1971: All-Pacific Coast Athletic Association Honors

In 1971, Pete Carroll earned All-Pacific Coast Athletic Association honors for his performance as a free safety for the University of the Pacific Tigers.

1995: Inducted into Pacific Athletic Hall of Fame

In 1995, Pete Carroll was inducted into the Pacific Athletic Hall of Fame, recognizing his accomplishments as a player and coach.

2003: USC Streak Started

In 2003, Pete Carroll's team won a then-school record 34 straight games from 2003 to 2005.

2004: USC's Grantland Rice Trophy revoked

In 2004, USC's Grantland Rice Trophy was revoked.

2004: USC stripped of Grantland Rice Trophy

In 2004, the Trojans were asked to return the Grantland Rice Trophy after being stripped of the Football Writers Assn. of America national championship.

January 2005: USC Won BCS Title

In January 2005, Pete Carroll coached USC to win the BCS title.

2005: Won BCS National Championship

In 2005, Pete Carroll won a BCS national championship at the Orange Bowl with USC, though the title was later vacated.

2005: USC Streak Ended

In 2005, Pete Carroll's USC team won a then-school record 34 straight games from 2003 to 2005.

2005: Carroll ties best record in Seattle history

In 2013, Pete Carroll's 13-3 record with the Seattle Seahawks matched Mike Holmgren's 2005 season record for best in Seattle history.

July 2007: ESPN names USC #1 team of the decade

In July 2007, ESPN.com named USC its #1 team of the decade (1996-2006), citing the Trojans' renaissance and dominance under Pete Carroll.

May 2008: Carroll defined the first 10 years of the BCS Era

In May 2008, Pete Carroll was named the coach who did the most to define the first 10 years of the BCS Era.

2008: Hiring Named Top Moment of BCS Era

In 2008, ESPN.com named Pete Carroll's hiring as the number one moment in a list of the Pac-10's top ten moments of the BCS era, highlighting the turnaround he brought to USC.

April 2009: Inducted into Redwood High School Hall of Fame

In April 2009, Pete Carroll was inducted into the charter class of the Redwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

August 26, 2010: FWAA takes back USC's 2004 Grantland Rice Trophy

On August 26, 2010, the Football Writers Association of America announced it would take back USC's 2004 Grantland Rice Trophy, and USC will return the trophy.

2010: Seahawks win division title with 7-9 record

In 2010, Pete Carroll's first season with the Seahawks, the team finished 7-9 but won their NFC West division, becoming the first 7-9 team in NFL history to win a division title.

2012: Seahawks have a winning season and playoff berth

In 2012, Pete Carroll led the Seahawks to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth, marking his first winning season for the team. The Seahawks also faced controversy during the Monday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers due to officiating.

2012: Seahawks begin at-home winning streak

In 2012, the Seahawks began an at-home winning streak that carried on into the 2013 season.

2013: Seahawks finish 13-3 and secure top seed in NFC

In 2013, Pete Carroll led the Seattle Seahawks to a 13-3 record, securing the number one seed in the NFC. The Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.

February 2, 2014: Carroll leads Seahawks to Super Bowl XLVIII victory

On February 2, 2014, Pete Carroll led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in franchise history, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII.

July 2014: Carroll announced as USC Athletic Hall of Fame member

In July 2014, Pete Carroll was announced as a member of the 2015 USC Athletic Hall of Fame class.

2014: Seahawks start season strong

In 2014, the Seahawks started strong, defeating the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos early in the season.

2015: Induction into USC Athletic Hall of Fame

Pete Carroll was inducted into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.

2016: Won division title since 2016

In 2020 Pete Carroll and the Seahawks won their first division title since 2016

October 14, 2018: Seahawks All-Time Wins Leader

On October 14, 2018, Pete Carroll secured his 91st win as the Seahawks' head coach against the Oakland Raiders, becoming the franchise's all-time wins leader, surpassing Mike Holmgren.

September 15, 2019: 100th Win as Seahawks Head Coach

On September 15, 2019, his 68th birthday, Pete Carroll achieved his 100th win as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2020: Named NFL All-Decade Team Coach

During the 2020 offseason, Pete Carroll was named as a coach for the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team along with Bill Belichick.

January 25, 2025: Carroll Hired as Raiders Head Coach

On January 25, 2025, Pete Carroll was hired as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, departing Seattle after 15 years. He will become the oldest head coach in NFL history upon coaching his first game for the Raiders.