Soon to be entering his 20th season as head coach of the Utah Jazz, Jerry Sloan is the longest tenured coach with one franchise in major professional sports. He led the Jazz to consecutive NBA Finals in 1997-98 and is the fifth-winningest coach in NBA history. The McLeansboro, Ill., native was also a two-time NBA All-Star during 10 seasons playing for the Chicago Bulls and has spent more than 40 years in the NBA as a player, coach and scout.

Jazz fans know a lot about Sloan’s accomplishments on the court, now get to know what Coach Sloan is like off the court.

(Scroll over Jerry to reveal his answers.)
I was one of 10 kids.
How many siblings do you have?
What is your favorite color?
White
Steak
What is your favorite food?
What is your favorite movie?
“Walk the Line”
Busy as a bee.
What is your motto?
What are your hobbies?
I like going to garage sales, and I collect tractors.
People not being on time. What are your pet peeves?
Do you have any hidden talents?
I’m still looking for one.
Southern Illinois
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Who has had the biggest influence on your life?
My late wife Bobbye.
Going to college.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
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